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Overview |
UNCSA | UVA | ||
| Location | Winston-Salem, NC | Charlottesville, VA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,074 | 25,924 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #302 | #63 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uncsa.edu | virginia.edu | ||
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Costs |
UNCSA | UVA | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,497 | $17,490 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,231 | $53,836 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,410 | $13,940 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,163 | $17,831 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,649 | $29,675 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 68% | 28% |
Admission |
UNCSA | UVA | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,423 | 56,528 | ||
| Admitted | 471 | 9,533 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 33.1% | 16.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 46.9% | 41.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.75 | 3.85 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 24/27 | 32/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1150/1350 | 1410/1530 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Mar 15, 2026 |
Academics |
UNCSA | UVA | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 6:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UNCSA | UVA | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 94% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,100 | $77,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $19,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $201 |
Diversity |
UNCSA | UVA | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 15% | ||
| % Women | 9% | 17% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 5% | ||
| % International | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 6% |
Students |
UNCSA | UVA | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 41% | 29% | ||
Campus |
UNCSA | UVA | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Virginia Main Campus is larger than than UNCSA based on total student enrollment (25,924 students vs. 1,074 students)
UNCSA vs. UVA Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UNCSA or UVA?
- University of Virginia Main Campus is 169.2% more expensive to attend than UNCSA for in-state tuition ($17,490.00 vs. $6,497.00)
- Out of state tuition is 122.2% higher at UVA than University of North Carolina School of the Arts ($53,836.00 vs. $24,231.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of North Carolina School of the Arts than UVA ($11,163 vs. $17,831)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of North Carolina School of the Arts are 4% lower than costs at University of Virginia Main Campus ($13,410 vs. $13,940)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of North Carolina School of the Arts than University of Virginia Main Campus (68% vs. 28%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Virginia Main Campus students is 134.6% larger than aid received University of North Carolina School of the Arts ($29,675 vs. $12,649)
UNCSA vs. UVA Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UNCSA or UVA? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UVA or UNCSA .
- The average SAT score at University of Virginia Main Campus (1364) is 256 points higher than at UNCSA (1108)
- Incoming UVA students have a 7 point higher average ACT score (31) than students at UNCSA (24)
- Accepted freshman UVA students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.85) than students at UNCSA (3.75)
- UNCSA has a higher acceptance rate (33.1%) than UVA (16.9%)
UNCSA vs. UVA Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UNCSA or UVA? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between UVA and UNCSA.
- The graduation rate at UVA is higher than University of North Carolina School of the Arts (94% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from University of Virginia Main Campus earn on average $38,100 more per year than UNCSA graduates after ten years. ($77,200 vs. $39,100)
- University of Virginia Main Campus students graduate with a $7,500 lower median federal student loan debt than UNCSA graduates. ($19,500 vs. $27,000)
- UVA graduates are paying $78 less per month on federal student loans than UNCSA graduates. ($201 vs. $279)
- More UVA graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UNCSA students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/