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Overview |
Brevard College | UNCW | ||
| Location | Brevard, NC | Wilmington, NC | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 787 | 17,987 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #390 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | brevard.edu | uncw.edu | ||
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Costs |
Brevard College | UNCW | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,400 | $4,443 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,400 | $20,111 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,400 | $12,605 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,938 | $18,606 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,517 | $6,516 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 54% |
Admission |
Brevard College | UNCW | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,582 | 17,370 | ||
| Admitted | 1,020 | 12,856 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 39.5% | 74% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.4% | 21% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.07 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 16/26 | 24/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 870/1220 | 1220/1360 | ||
| 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, 2026 |
Academics |
Brevard College | UNCW | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Brevard College | UNCW | ||
| Graduation Rate | 35% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,100 | $44,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $211 |
Diversity |
Brevard College | UNCW | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 1% | 14% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 3% |
Students |
Brevard College | UNCW | ||
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| % In-State | 46% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 49% | 22% | ||
Campus |
Brevard College | UNCW | ||
| 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 at Wilmington is larger than than Brevard College based on total student enrollment (17,987 students vs. 787 students)
Brevard College vs. UNCW Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Brevard College or UNCW?
- Brevard College is 561.7% more expensive to attend than UNCW for in-state tuition ($29,400.00 vs. $4,443.00)
- Out of state tuition is 46.2% higher at Brevard College than University of North Carolina at Wilmington ($29,400.00 vs. $20,111.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of North Carolina at Wilmington than Brevard College ($18,606 vs. $26,938)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of North Carolina at Wilmington are 6.3% lower than costs at Brevard College ($12,605 vs. $13,400)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Brevard College than University of North Carolina at Wilmington (100% vs. 54%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Brevard College students is 184.2% larger than aid received University of North Carolina at Wilmington ($18,517 vs. $6,516)
Brevard College vs. UNCW Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Brevard College or UNCW? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UNCW or Brevard College .
- Accepted freshman UNCW students have a 0.49 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at Brevard College (3.07)
- UNCW has a higher acceptance rate (74%) than Brevard College (39.5%)
Brevard College vs. UNCW Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Brevard College 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 Brevard College.
- The graduation rate at UNCW is higher than Brevard College (67% vs. 35%)
- Graduates from University of North Carolina at Wilmington earn on average $12,600 more per year than Brevard College graduates after ten years. ($44,700 vs. $32,100)
- University of North Carolina at Wilmington students graduate with a $4,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Brevard College graduates. ($20,500 vs. $25,000)
- UNCW graduates are paying $47 less per month on federal student loans than Brevard College graduates. ($211 vs. $258)
- More UNCW graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Brevard College students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/