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Overview |
GWU | UNG | ||
| Location | Boiling Springs, NC | Dahlonega, GA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,144 | 18,029 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #639 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Southern Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gardner-webb.edu | ung.edu | ||
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Costs |
GWU | UNG | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,220 | $4,074 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,220 | $14,470 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,770 | $11,950 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,339 | $11,721 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,130 | $7,574 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 88% |
Admission |
GWU | UNG | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,728 | 11,920 | ||
| Admitted | 4,293 | 8,300 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.9% | 69.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.4% | 46.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.74 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/25 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1210 | 980/1180 | ||
| 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 15, 2025 |
Academics |
GWU | UNG | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
GWU | UNG | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,500 | $44,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,969 | $16,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $170 |
Diversity |
GWU | UNG | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 17% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 1% |
Students |
GWU | UNG | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 41% | 3% | ||
Campus |
GWU | UNG | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of North Georgia is larger than than GWU based on total student enrollment (18,029 students vs. 3,144 students)
GWU vs. UNG Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, GWU or UNG?
- Gardner Webb University is 666.3% more expensive to attend than UNG for in-state tuition ($31,220.00 vs. $4,074.00)
- Out of state tuition is 115.8% higher at GWU than University of North Georgia ($31,220.00 vs. $14,470.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of North Georgia than GWU ($11,721 vs. $22,339)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Gardner Webb University are 11% lower than costs at University of North Georgia ($10,770 vs. $11,950)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Gardner Webb University than University of North Georgia (100% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Gardner Webb University students is 218.6% larger than aid received University of North Georgia ($24,130 vs. $7,574)
GWU vs. UNG Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, GWU or UNG? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UNG or GWU .
- The average SAT score at University of North Georgia (1013) is 36 points higher than at GWU (977)
- Incoming UNG students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at GWU (21)
- Accepted freshman GWU students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at UNG (3.5)
- GWU has a higher acceptance rate (74.9%) than UNG (69.6%)
GWU vs. UNG Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, GWU or UNG? 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 UNG and GWU.
- Graduates from University of North Georgia earn on average $3,600 more per year than GWU graduates after ten years. ($44,100 vs. $40,500)
- University of North Georgia students graduate with a $8,469 lower median federal student loan debt than GWU graduates. ($16,500 vs. $24,969)
- UNG graduates are paying $88 less per month on federal student loans than GWU graduates. ($170 vs. $258)
- More UNG graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former GWU students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/