| UNCSA vs. NCAT |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#6 in Arts, Design, Music Schools | Rankings* | #269 in National Universities #17 in North Carolina Colleges |
| Public, four-years School of art, music, and design | School Type | Public, four-years Research University (high research activity) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| 2-4 Years Certificate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate | Offered Degree | Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) |
| 2024 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$9,477 North Carolina Residents $27,211 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$6,748 North Carolina Residents $20,408 Out-of-State |
| expensive$12,676 North Carolina Residents $27,379 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$8,103 North Carolina Residents $20,903 Out-of-State |
| More$10,946 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$9,567 |
| Admission | ||
| Higher1,225 SAT 27 ACT | Test Scores | Lower1,050 SAT 20 ACT |
| Tighter31.78% | Acceptance Rate | Easier56.39% |
| Favorable58.01% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower21.17% |
| High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Formal Demonstration of Competencies Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Personal statement or essay | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Smaller1,104 | Total Enrollment | Larger13,487 |
| Smaller920 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger11,833 |
| Smaller184 | Graduate Student Population | Larger1,654 |
| - | Online Student Population | 1,604 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher81% | Graduate Rate | Lower56% |
| Lower12% | Transfer-out Rate | Higher21% |
| Higher93% | Retention Rate | Lower74% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate | |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 614) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 5,540) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,502) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,116) |
| Faculties | ||
| Less Students per Faculty6 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty19 to 1 |
| 192 | Number of faculties | 770 |
| Lower$73,985 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$80,978 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.