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Florida UCF ASU USF Main Campus Auburn UNC Charlotte UNC Chapel Hill FIU Georgia UofSC ECU FAU| Florida State University | University of North Carolina at Wilmington | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Florida State | UNCW | ||
| Location | Tallahassee, FL | Wilmington, NC | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 44,161 | 17,843 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #199 | #377 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fsu.edu | uncw.edu | ||
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Costs |
Florida State | UNCW | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,022 | $4,443 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,540 | $19,063 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,592 | $12,120 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,003 | $18,709 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,169 | $6,217 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 56% |
Admission |
Florida State | UNCW | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 78,088 | 16,860 | ||
| Admitted | 19,552 | 11,605 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 25% | 68.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 30.9% | 20.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 26/31 | 24/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1210/1370 | 1220/1370 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Mar 1, 2025 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Florida State | UNCW | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Florida State | UNCW | ||
| Graduation Rate | 74% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,400 | $44,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,750 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $214 | $211 |
Diversity |
Florida State | UNCW | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 19% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
Florida State | UNCW | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 19% | ||
Campus |
Florida State | UNCW | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Florida State University is larger than than UNCW based on total student enrollment (44,161 students vs. 17,843 students)
Florida State vs. UNCW Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Florida State or UNCW?
- University of North Carolina at Wilmington is 10.5% more expensive to attend than Florida State for in-state tuition ($4,443.00 vs. $4,022.00)
- Out of state tuition is 15.3% higher at UNCW than Florida State University ($19,063.00 vs. $16,540.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Florida State University than UNCW ($14,003 vs. $18,709)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Florida State University are 4.6% lower than costs at University of North Carolina at Wilmington ($11,592 vs. $12,120)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Florida State University than University of North Carolina at Wilmington (89% vs. 56%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Florida State University students is 63.6% larger than aid received University of North Carolina at Wilmington ($10,169 vs. $6,217)
Florida State vs. UNCW Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Florida State or UNCW? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UNCW or Florida State .
- The average SAT score at Florida State University (1215) is 53 points higher than at UNCW (1162)
- Incoming Florida State students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at UNCW (25)
- Accepted freshman Florida State students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at UNCW (3.56)
- UNCW has a higher acceptance rate (68.8%) than Florida State (25%)
Florida State vs. UNCW Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Florida State 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 Florida State.
- The graduation rate at Florida State is higher than University of North Carolina at Wilmington (74% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from Florida State University earn on average $6,700 more per year than UNCW graduates after ten years. ($51,400 vs. $44,700)
- University of North Carolina at Wilmington students graduate with a $250 lower median federal student loan debt than Florida State graduates. ($20,500 vs. $20,750)
- UNCW graduates are paying $3 less per month on federal student loans than Florida State graduates. ($211 vs. $214)
- More UNCW graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Florida State students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/