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Overview |
UNCSA | VCU | ||
| Location | Winston-Salem, NC | Richmond, VA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,074 | 28,238 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #302 | #469 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uncsa.edu | vcu.edu | ||
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Costs |
UNCSA | VCU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,497 | $12,850 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,231 | $34,744 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,410 | $16,119 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,163 | $22,852 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,649 | $12,433 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 68% | 99% |
Admission |
UNCSA | VCU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,423 | 19,052 | ||
| Admitted | 471 | 17,729 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 33.1% | 93.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 46.9% | 25.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.75 | 3.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 24/27 | 22/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1150/1350 | 1030/1270 | ||
| 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, 2025 | Jan 18, 2025 |
Academics |
UNCSA | VCU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 6:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UNCSA | VCU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,100 | $47,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $240 |
Diversity |
UNCSA | VCU | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 9% | 17% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 50% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 18% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 6% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
UNCSA | VCU | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 41% | 6% | ||
Campus |
UNCSA | VCU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Virginia Commonwealth University is larger than than UNCSA based on total student enrollment (28,238 students vs. 1,074 students)
UNCSA vs. VCU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UNCSA or VCU?
- Virginia Commonwealth University is 97.8% more expensive to attend than UNCSA for in-state tuition ($12,850.00 vs. $6,497.00)
- Out of state tuition is 43.4% higher at VCU than University of North Carolina School of the Arts ($34,744.00 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 VCU ($11,163 vs. $22,852)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of North Carolina School of the Arts are 20.2% lower than costs at Virginia Commonwealth University ($13,410 vs. $16,119)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Virginia Commonwealth University than University of North Carolina School of the Arts (99% vs. 68%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of North Carolina School of the Arts students is 1.7% larger than aid received Virginia Commonwealth University ($12,649 vs. $12,433)
UNCSA vs. VCU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UNCSA or VCU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between VCU or UNCSA .
- The average SAT score at University of North Carolina School of the Arts (1108) is 11 points higher than at VCU (1097)
- Incoming UNCSA students have at the same average ACT score (24) as students at VCU (24)
- Accepted freshman UNCSA students have at the same average high school GPA (3.75) as students at VCU (3.75)
- VCU has a higher acceptance rate (93.1%) than UNCSA (33.1%)
UNCSA vs. VCU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UNCSA or VCU? 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 VCU and UNCSA.
- The graduation rate at UNCSA is higher than Virginia Commonwealth University (58% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from Virginia Commonwealth University earn on average $8,400 more per year than UNCSA graduates after ten years. ($47,500 vs. $39,100)
- Virginia Commonwealth University students graduate with a $3,750 lower median federal student loan debt than UNCSA graduates. ($23,250 vs. $27,000)
- VCU graduates are paying $39 less per month on federal student loans than UNCSA graduates. ($240 vs. $279)
- More UNCSA graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former VCU students, three years after graduation. (56% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/