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Overview |
Auburn | UNCW | ||
| Location | Auburn University, AL | Wilmington, NC | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 31,764 | 17,843 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #307 | #377 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | auburn.edu | uncw.edu | ||
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Costs |
Auburn | UNCW | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,392 | $4,443 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,176 | $19,063 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,998 | $12,120 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,271 | $18,709 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,791 | $6,217 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 74% | 56% |
Admission |
Auburn | UNCW | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 45,693 | 16,860 | ||
| Admitted | 19,988 | 11,605 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 43.7% | 68.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.5% | 20.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.97 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 24/30 | 24/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1220/1380 | 1220/1370 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2025 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Auburn | UNCW | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Auburn | UNCW | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,100 | $44,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $211 |
Diversity |
Auburn | UNCW | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
Auburn | UNCW | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 41% | 19% | ||
Campus |
Auburn | UNCW | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Auburn University is larger than than UNCW based on total student enrollment (31,764 students vs. 17,843 students)
Auburn vs. UNCW Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Auburn or UNCW?
- Auburn University is 133.9% more expensive to attend than UNCW for in-state tuition ($10,392.00 vs. $4,443.00)
- Out of state tuition is 63.5% higher at Auburn than University of North Carolina at Wilmington ($31,176.00 vs. $19,063.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of North Carolina at Wilmington than Auburn ($18,709 vs. $25,271)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of North Carolina at Wilmington are 23.7% lower than costs at Auburn University ($12,120 vs. $14,998)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Auburn University than University of North Carolina at Wilmington (74% vs. 56%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Auburn University students is 57.5% larger than aid received University of North Carolina at Wilmington ($9,791 vs. $6,217)
Auburn vs. UNCW Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Auburn or UNCW? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UNCW or Auburn .
- The average SAT score at Auburn University (1218) is 56 points higher than at UNCW (1162)
- Incoming Auburn students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at UNCW (25)
- Accepted freshman Auburn students have a 0.41 point higher average high school GPA (3.97) than students at UNCW (3.56)
- UNCW has a higher acceptance rate (68.8%) than Auburn (43.7%)
Auburn vs. UNCW Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Auburn or UNCW? 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 UNCW and Auburn.
- The graduation rate at UNCW is higher than Auburn University (67% vs. 66%)
- Graduates from Auburn University earn on average $9,400 more per year than UNCW graduates after ten years. ($54,100 vs. $44,700)
- University of North Carolina at Wilmington students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Auburn graduates. ($20,500 vs. $21,500)
- UNCW graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Auburn graduates. ($211 vs. $222)
- More Auburn graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UNCW students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/