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Temple Greensboro College Ferrum College Point Park University CalArts Pace University-New York North Carolina Wesleyan College PAFA Aurora University Old Dominion Longwood University UNCSA| The University of the Arts | Averett University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UArts | AU | ||
| Location | Philadelphia, PA | Danville, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,313 | 1,363 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #661 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uarts.edu | averett.edu | ||
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Costs |
UArts | AU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $50,950 | $37,640 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $50,950 | $37,640 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,950 | $11,360 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $42,467 | $23,781 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,460 | $26,246 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
UArts | AU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,086 | 2,324 | ||
| Admitted | 869 | 1,767 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80% | 76% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.9% | 14.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.07 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/22 | |||
| SAT Range | 850/1170 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
UArts | AU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UArts | AU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 62% | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,500 | $48,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
UArts | AU | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 33% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 0% | ||
| % International | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
UArts | AU | ||
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| % In-State | 31% | 46% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 66% | 45% | ||
Campus |
UArts | AU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Averett University is larger than than UArts based on total student enrollment (1,363 students vs. 1,313 students)
UArts vs. AU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UArts or AU?
- The University of the Arts is 35.4% more expensive to attend than AU for in-state tuition ($50,950.00 vs. $37,640.00)
- Out of state tuition is 35.4% higher at UArts than Averett University ($50,950.00 vs. $37,640.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Averett University than UArts ($23,781 vs. $42,467)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Averett University are 58% lower than costs at The University of the Arts ($11,360 vs. $17,950)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at The University of the Arts as Averett University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Averett University students is 3.1% larger than aid received The University of the Arts ($26,246 vs. $25,460)
UArts vs. AU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UArts or AU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between AU or UArts .
- The average SAT score at The University of the Arts (1045) is 132 points higher than at AU (913)
- Incoming UArts students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at AU (20)
- UArts has a higher acceptance rate (80%) than AU (76%)
UArts vs. AU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UArts or AU? 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 AU and UArts.
- The graduation rate at UArts is higher than Averett University (62% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from Averett University earn on average $13,900 more per year than UArts graduates after ten years. ($48,400 vs. $34,500)
- Averett University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than UArts graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- AU graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than UArts graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More UArts graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former AU students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/