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ECU UNC Charlotte UNCW NC State ASU NCAT Campbell University UNC Chapel Hill WCU WSSU Wingate University Lenoir-Rhyne University| Gardner Webb University | University of North Carolina at Greensboro | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
GWU | UNCG | ||
| Location | Boiling Springs, NC | Greensboro, NC | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,144 | 17,978 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #639 | #671 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Southern Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gardner-webb.edu | uncg.edu | ||
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Costs |
GWU | UNCG | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,220 | $4,422 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,220 | $19,581 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,770 | $9,924 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,339 | $10,979 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,130 | $8,257 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 82% |
Admission |
GWU | UNCG | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,728 | 11,515 | ||
| Admitted | 4,293 | 10,587 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.9% | 91.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.4% | 22.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.74 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/25 | 22/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1210 | 1110/1280 | ||
| 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 | Mar 1, 2025 |
Academics |
GWU | UNCG | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
GWU | UNCG | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,500 | $39,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,969 | $22,737 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $235 |
Diversity |
GWU | UNCG | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 52% | ||
| % Black | 17% | 28% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 0% |
Students |
GWU | UNCG | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 41% | 6% | ||
Campus |
GWU | UNCG | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of North Carolina at Greensboro is larger than than GWU based on total student enrollment (17,978 students vs. 3,144 students)
GWU vs. UNCG Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, GWU or UNCG?
- Gardner Webb University is 606% more expensive to attend than UNCG for in-state tuition ($31,220.00 vs. $4,422.00)
- Out of state tuition is 59.4% higher at GWU than University of North Carolina at Greensboro ($31,220.00 vs. $19,581.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of North Carolina at Greensboro than GWU ($10,979 vs. $22,339)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of North Carolina at Greensboro are 8.5% lower than costs at Gardner Webb University ($9,924 vs. $10,770)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Gardner Webb University than University of North Carolina at Greensboro (100% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Gardner Webb University students is 192.2% larger than aid received University of North Carolina at Greensboro ($24,130 vs. $8,257)
GWU vs. UNCG Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, GWU or UNCG? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UNCG or GWU .
- The average SAT score at University of North Carolina at Greensboro (1035) is 58 points higher than at GWU (977)
- Incoming UNCG students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at GWU (21)
- Accepted freshman GWU students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at UNCG (3.59)
- UNCG has a higher acceptance rate (91.9%) than GWU (74.9%)
GWU vs. UNCG Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, GWU or UNCG? 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 UNCG and GWU.
- The graduation rate at GWU is higher than University of North Carolina at Greensboro (55% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from Gardner Webb University earn on average $1,400 more per year than UNCG graduates after ten years. ($40,500 vs. $39,100)
- University of North Carolina at Greensboro students graduate with a $2,232 lower median federal student loan debt than GWU graduates. ($22,737 vs. $24,969)
- UNCG graduates are paying $23 less per month on federal student loans than GWU graduates. ($235 vs. $258)
- More UNCG graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former GWU students, three years after graduation. (56% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/