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Overview |
Georgetown | UNCW | ||
| Location | Washington, DC | Wilmington, NC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 20,984 | 17,843 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #29 | #377 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | georgetown.edu | uncw.edu | ||
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Costs |
Georgetown | UNCW | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,872 | $4,443 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,872 | $19,063 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,824 | $12,120 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,566 | $18,709 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $45,949 | $6,217 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 34% | 56% |
Admission |
Georgetown | UNCW | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 26,638 | 16,860 | ||
| Admitted | 3,257 | 11,605 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 12.2% | 68.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 48.7% | 20.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.89 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 32/35 | 24/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1410/1560 | 1220/1370 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Georgetown | UNCW | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Georgetown | UNCW | ||
| Graduation Rate | 94% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $118,900 | $44,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,500 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $160 | $211 |
Diversity |
Georgetown | UNCW | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 12% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
Georgetown | UNCW | ||
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| % In-State | 2% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 88% | 19% | ||
Campus |
Georgetown | UNCW | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Georgetown University is larger than than UNCW based on total student enrollment (20,984 students vs. 17,843 students)
Georgetown vs. UNCW Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Georgetown or UNCW?
- Georgetown University is 1,292.6% more expensive to attend than UNCW for in-state tuition ($61,872.00 vs. $4,443.00)
- Out of state tuition is 224.6% higher at Georgetown than University of North Carolina at Wilmington ($61,872.00 vs. $19,063.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of North Carolina at Wilmington than Georgetown ($18,709 vs. $35,566)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of North Carolina at Wilmington are 55.3% lower than costs at Georgetown University ($12,120 vs. $18,824)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of North Carolina at Wilmington than Georgetown University (56% vs. 34%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Georgetown University students is 639.1% larger than aid received University of North Carolina at Wilmington ($45,949 vs. $6,217)
Georgetown vs. UNCW Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Georgetown or UNCW? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UNCW or Georgetown .
- The average SAT score at Georgetown University (1416) is 254 points higher than at UNCW (1162)
- Incoming Georgetown students have a 7 point higher average ACT score (32) than students at UNCW (25)
- Accepted freshman Georgetown students have a 0.33 point higher average high school GPA (3.89) than students at UNCW (3.56)
- UNCW has a higher acceptance rate (68.8%) than Georgetown (12.2%)
Georgetown vs. UNCW Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Georgetown 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 Georgetown.
- The graduation rate at Georgetown is higher than University of North Carolina at Wilmington (94% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from Georgetown University earn on average $74,200 more per year than UNCW graduates after ten years. ($118,900 vs. $44,700)
- Georgetown University students graduate with a $5,000 lower median federal student loan debt than UNCW graduates. ($15,500 vs. $20,500)
- Georgetown graduates are paying $51 less per month on federal student loans than UNCW graduates. ($160 vs. $211)
- More Georgetown graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UNCW students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/