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Overview |
George Washington | UNCW | ||
| Location | Washington, DC | Wilmington, NC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 25,568 | 17,987 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #76 | #390 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gwu.edu | uncw.edu | ||
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Costs |
George Washington | UNCW | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $64,700 | $4,443 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $64,700 | $20,111 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,300 | $12,605 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $45,466 | $18,606 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,367 | $6,516 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 77% | 54% |
Admission |
George Washington | UNCW | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 27,094 | 17,370 | ||
| Admitted | 11,798 | 12,856 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 43.5% | 74% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.5% | 21% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.81 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 31/34 | 24/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1350/1500 | 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 | Jan 5, 2026 | Feb 1, 2026 |
Academics |
George Washington | UNCW | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
George Washington | UNCW | ||
| Graduation Rate | 81% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $80,500 | $44,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,962 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $211 |
Diversity |
George Washington | UNCW | ||
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| % Men | 22% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 34% | 14% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 10% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 3% |
Students |
George Washington | UNCW | ||
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| % In-State | 1% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 88% | 22% | ||
Campus |
George Washington | 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
- George Washington University is larger than than UNCW based on total student enrollment (25,568 students vs. 17,987 students)
George Washington vs. UNCW Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, George Washington or UNCW?
- George Washington University is 1,356.2% more expensive to attend than UNCW for in-state tuition ($64,700.00 vs. $4,443.00)
- Out of state tuition is 221.7% higher at George Washington than University of North Carolina at Wilmington ($64,700.00 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 George Washington ($18,606 vs. $45,466)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of North Carolina at Wilmington are 29.3% lower than costs at George Washington University ($12,605 vs. $16,300)
- More students receive financial grant aid at George Washington University than University of North Carolina at Wilmington (77% vs. 54%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by George Washington University students is 442.8% larger than aid received University of North Carolina at Wilmington ($35,367 vs. $6,516)
George Washington vs. UNCW Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, George Washington or UNCW? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UNCW or George Washington .
- The average SAT score at George Washington University (1294) is 132 points higher than at UNCW (1162)
- Incoming George Washington students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at UNCW (25)
- Accepted freshman George Washington students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.81) than students at UNCW (3.56)
- UNCW has a higher acceptance rate (74%) than George Washington (43.5%)
George Washington vs. UNCW Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, George Washington 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 George Washington.
- The graduation rate at George Washington is higher than University of North Carolina at Wilmington (81% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from George Washington University earn on average $35,800 more per year than UNCW graduates after ten years. ($80,500 vs. $44,700)
- University of North Carolina at Wilmington students graduate with a $4,462 lower median federal student loan debt than George Washington graduates. ($20,500 vs. $24,962)
- UNCW graduates are paying $47 less per month on federal student loans than George Washington graduates. ($211 vs. $258)
- More George Washington graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UNCW students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/