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Overview |
UNCSA | Ohio University | ||
| Location | Winston-Salem, NC | Athens, OH | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,104 | 24,145 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #291 | #525 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uncsa.edu | ohio.edu | ||
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Costs |
UNCSA | Ohio University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,497 | $13,352 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,731 | $23,720 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,902 | $12,336 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,251 | $20,207 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,868 | $9,416 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 69% | 96% |
Admission |
UNCSA | Ohio University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,139 | 24,978 | ||
| Admitted | 362 | 21,610 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 31.8% | 86.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 58% | 20.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.75 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 22/30 | 22/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1115/1350 | 1080/1270 | ||
| 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, 2024 | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
UNCSA | Ohio University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 6:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UNCSA | Ohio University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,100 | $44,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $211 |
Diversity |
UNCSA | Ohio University | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
UNCSA | Ohio University | ||
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| % In-State | 43% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 52% | 12% | ||
Campus |
UNCSA | Ohio University | ||
| 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
- Ohio University Main Campus is larger than than UNCSA based on total student enrollment (24,145 students vs. 1,104 students)
UNCSA vs. Ohio University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UNCSA or Ohio University?
- Ohio University Main Campus is 105.5% more expensive to attend than UNCSA for in-state tuition ($13,352.00 vs. $6,497.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0% higher at UNCSA than Ohio University Main Campus ($23,731.00 vs. $23,720.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of North Carolina School of the Arts than Ohio University ($11,251 vs. $20,207)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ohio University Main Campus are 4.6% lower than costs at University of North Carolina School of the Arts ($12,336 vs. $12,902)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ohio University Main Campus than University of North Carolina School of the Arts (96% vs. 69%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of North Carolina School of the Arts students is 15.4% larger than aid received Ohio University Main Campus ($10,868 vs. $9,416)
UNCSA vs. Ohio University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UNCSA or Ohio University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ohio University or UNCSA .
- The average SAT score at University of North Carolina School of the Arts (1108) is the same at Ohio University (1108)
- Incoming UNCSA students have at the same average ACT score (24) as students at Ohio University (24)
- Accepted freshman UNCSA students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at Ohio University (3.59)
- Ohio University has a higher acceptance rate (86.5%) than UNCSA (31.8%)
UNCSA vs. Ohio University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UNCSA or Ohio University? 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 Ohio University and UNCSA.
- The graduation rate at Ohio University is higher than University of North Carolina School of the Arts (65% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from Ohio University Main Campus earn on average $5,400 more per year than UNCSA graduates after ten years. ($44,500 vs. $39,100)
- Ohio University Main Campus students graduate with a $6,500 lower median federal student loan debt than UNCSA graduates. ($20,500 vs. $27,000)
- Ohio University graduates are paying $68 less per month on federal student loans than UNCSA graduates. ($211 vs. $279)
- More UNCSA graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ohio University students, three years after graduation. (56% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/