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Overview |
UNCSA | WVU | ||
| Location | Winston-Salem, NC | Morgantown, WV | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,104 | 24,741 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #291 | #559 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uncsa.edu | wvu.edu | ||
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Costs |
UNCSA | WVU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,497 | $9,360 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,731 | $26,568 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,902 | $11,618 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,251 | $12,202 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,868 | $11,685 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 69% | 94% |
Admission |
UNCSA | WVU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,139 | 18,206 | ||
| Admitted | 362 | 16,091 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 31.8% | 88.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 58% | 28.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.75 | 3.45 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 22/30 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1115/1350 | 1000/1220 | ||
| 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 | WVU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 6:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UNCSA | WVU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,100 | $50,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $24,001 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $248 |
Diversity |
UNCSA | WVU | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
UNCSA | WVU | ||
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| % In-State | 43% | 42% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 52% | 57% | ||
Campus |
UNCSA | WVU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- West Virginia University is larger than than UNCSA based on total student enrollment (24,741 students vs. 1,104 students)
UNCSA vs. WVU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UNCSA or WVU?
- West Virginia University is 44.1% more expensive to attend than UNCSA for in-state tuition ($9,360.00 vs. $6,497.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12% higher at WVU than University of North Carolina School of the Arts ($26,568.00 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 WVU ($11,251 vs. $12,202)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at West Virginia University are 11.1% lower than costs at University of North Carolina School of the Arts ($11,618 vs. $12,902)
- More students receive financial grant aid at West Virginia University than University of North Carolina School of the Arts (94% vs. 69%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by West Virginia University students is 7.5% larger than aid received University of North Carolina School of the Arts ($11,685 vs. $10,868)
UNCSA vs. WVU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UNCSA or WVU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WVU or UNCSA .
- The average SAT score at University of North Carolina School of the Arts (1108) is 30 points higher than at WVU (1078)
- Incoming UNCSA students have at the same average ACT score (24) as students at WVU (24)
- Accepted freshman UNCSA students have a 0.3 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at WVU (3.45)
- WVU has a higher acceptance rate (88.4%) than UNCSA (31.8%)
UNCSA vs. WVU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UNCSA or WVU? 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 WVU and UNCSA.
- The graduation rate at UNCSA is higher than West Virginia University (58% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from West Virginia University earn on average $11,500 more per year than UNCSA graduates after ten years. ($50,600 vs. $39,100)
- West Virginia University students graduate with a $2,999 lower median federal student loan debt than UNCSA graduates. ($24,001 vs. $27,000)
- WVU graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than UNCSA graduates. ($248 vs. $279)
- More WVU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UNCSA students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/