| UNCSA vs. NCSU |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#6 in Arts, Design, Music Schools | Rankings* | #72 in National Universities #4 in North Carolina Colleges |
| Public, four-years School of art, music, and design | School Type | Public, four-years Research University (very high research activity) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| 2-4 Years Certificate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate | Offered Degree | 1 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2024 Tuition & Fees | ||
| cheaper$9,477 North Carolina Residents $27,211 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$8,895 North Carolina Residents $31,767 Out-of-State |
| cheaper$12,676 North Carolina Residents $27,379 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | expensive$11,819 North Carolina Residents $31,793 Out-of-State |
| More$10,946 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$8,676 |
| Admission | ||
| Lower1,225 SAT 27 ACT | Test Scores | Higher1,360 SAT 30 ACT |
| Tighter31.78% | Acceptance Rate | Easier47.17% |
| Favorable58.01% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower33.54% |
| 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 Recommendations Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Work experience Personal statement or essay Legacy status |
| 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 | Larger36,700 |
| Smaller920 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger26,254 |
| Smaller184 | Graduate Student Population | Larger10,446 |
| - | Online Student Population | 3,124 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower81% | Graduate Rate | Higher84% |
| Higher12% | Transfer-out Rate | Lower9% |
| Lower93% | Retention Rate | Higher94% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate | |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 614) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 9,394) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,502) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,316) |
| Faculties | ||
| Less Students per Faculty6 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty16 to 1 |
| 192 | Number of faculties | 2,150 |
| Lower$73,985 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$108,689 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.