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SCAD UNC Charlotte Rowan University ASU UNC Chapel Hill UNCW City College of New York Elon UNCG UVA Point Park University WCU| University of North Carolina School of the Arts | Southern Virginia University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UNCSA | SVU | ||
| Location | Winston-Salem, NC | Buena Vista, VA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,104 | 1,053 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #291 | #984 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uncsa.edu | svu.edu | ||
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Costs |
UNCSA | SVU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,497 | $18,858 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,731 | $18,858 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,902 | $9,150 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,251 | $23,274 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,868 | $8,188 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 69% | 99% |
Admission |
UNCSA | SVU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,139 | 1,090 | ||
| Admitted | 362 | 1,084 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 31.8% | 99.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 58% | 35.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.75 | 3.19 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 22/30 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1115/1350 | 900/1250 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
UNCSA | SVU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 6:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UNCSA | SVU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 25% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,100 | $40,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,654 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $244 |
Diversity |
UNCSA | SVU | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 53% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 47% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 7% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
UNCSA | SVU | ||
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| % In-State | 43% | 12% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 52% | 73% | ||
Campus |
UNCSA | SVU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of North Carolina School of the Arts is larger than than SVU based on total student enrollment (1,104 students vs. 1,053 students)
UNCSA vs. SVU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UNCSA or SVU?
- Southern Virginia University is 190.3% more expensive to attend than UNCSA for in-state tuition ($18,858.00 vs. $6,497.00)
- Out of state tuition is 25.8% higher at UNCSA than Southern Virginia University ($23,731.00 vs. $18,858.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of North Carolina School of the Arts than SVU ($11,251 vs. $23,274)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern Virginia University are 41% lower than costs at University of North Carolina School of the Arts ($9,150 vs. $12,902)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southern Virginia University than University of North Carolina School of the Arts (99% vs. 69%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of North Carolina School of the Arts students is 32.7% larger than aid received Southern Virginia University ($10,868 vs. $8,188)
UNCSA vs. SVU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UNCSA or SVU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SVU or UNCSA .
- The average SAT score at University of North Carolina School of the Arts (1108) is 67 points higher than at SVU (1041)
- Incoming UNCSA students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at SVU (23)
- Accepted freshman UNCSA students have a 0.56 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at SVU (3.19)
- SVU has a higher acceptance rate (99.4%) than UNCSA (31.8%)
UNCSA vs. SVU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UNCSA or SVU? 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 SVU and UNCSA.
- The graduation rate at UNCSA is higher than Southern Virginia University (58% vs. 25%)
- Graduates from Southern Virginia University earn on average $1,500 more per year than UNCSA graduates after ten years. ($40,600 vs. $39,100)
- Southern Virginia University students graduate with a $3,346 lower median federal student loan debt than UNCSA graduates. ($23,654 vs. $27,000)
- SVU graduates are paying $35 less per month on federal student loans than UNCSA graduates. ($244 vs. $279)
- More UNCSA graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SVU students, three years after graduation. (56% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/