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Overview |
UNCSA | VWC | ||
| Location | Winston-Salem, NC | Norfolk, VA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,104 | 1,538 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #291 | #631 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uncsa.edu | vwc.edu | ||
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Costs |
UNCSA | VWC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,497 | $36,010 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,731 | $36,010 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,902 | $11,070 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,251 | $23,046 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,868 | $27,568 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 69% | 100% |
Admission |
UNCSA | VWC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,139 | 1,718 | ||
| Admitted | 362 | 1,399 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 31.8% | 81.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 58% | 20.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.75 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 22/30 | 27/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1115/1350 | 1190/1365 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
UNCSA | VWC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 6:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UNCSA | VWC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,100 | $41,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
UNCSA | VWC | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 54% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 24% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 5% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 6% |
Students |
UNCSA | VWC | ||
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| % In-State | 43% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 52% | 26% | ||
Campus |
UNCSA | VWC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Virginia Wesleyan College is larger than than UNCSA based on total student enrollment (1,538 students vs. 1,104 students)
UNCSA vs. VWC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UNCSA or VWC?
- Virginia Wesleyan College is 454.3% more expensive to attend than UNCSA for in-state tuition ($36,010.00 vs. $6,497.00)
- Out of state tuition is 51.7% higher at VWC than University of North Carolina School of the Arts ($36,010.00 vs. $23,731.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of North Carolina School of the Arts than VWC ($11,251 vs. $23,046)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Virginia Wesleyan College are 16.5% lower than costs at University of North Carolina School of the Arts ($11,070 vs. $12,902)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Virginia Wesleyan College than University of North Carolina School of the Arts (100% vs. 69%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Virginia Wesleyan College students is 153.7% larger than aid received University of North Carolina School of the Arts ($27,568 vs. $10,868)
UNCSA vs. VWC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UNCSA or VWC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between VWC or UNCSA .
- The average SAT score at University of North Carolina School of the Arts (1108) is 126 points higher than at VWC (982)
- Incoming UNCSA students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at VWC (22)
- Accepted freshman UNCSA students have a 0.36 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at VWC (3.39)
- VWC has a higher acceptance rate (81.4%) than UNCSA (31.8%)
UNCSA vs. VWC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UNCSA or VWC? 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 VWC and UNCSA.
- The graduation rate at UNCSA is higher than Virginia Wesleyan College (58% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from Virginia Wesleyan College earn on average $2,600 more per year than UNCSA graduates after ten years. ($41,700 vs. $39,100)
- Virginia Wesleyan College and UNCSA graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Virginia Wesleyan College and UNCSA graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More VWC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UNCSA students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/