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Overview |
IU | UNCW | ||
| Location | Bloomington, IN | Wilmington, NC | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 47,005 | 17,843 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #200 | #377 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | iub.edu | uncw.edu | ||
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Costs |
IU | UNCW | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,012 | $4,443 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,685 | $19,063 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,228 | $12,120 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,234 | $18,709 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,336 | $6,217 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 74% | 56% |
Admission |
IU | UNCW | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 50,080 | 16,860 | ||
| Admitted | 41,272 | 11,605 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.4% | 68.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.6% | 20.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.74 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 27/32 | 24/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1180/1400 | 1220/1370 | ||
| 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 1, 2025 |
Academics |
IU | UNCW | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IU | UNCW | ||
| Graduation Rate | 72% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,200 | $44,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $211 |
Diversity |
IU | UNCW | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 11% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 3% |
Students |
IU | UNCW | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 42% | 19% | ||
Campus |
IU | UNCW | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Indiana University Bloomington is larger than than UNCW based on total student enrollment (47,005 students vs. 17,843 students)
IU vs. UNCW Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IU or UNCW?
- Indiana University Bloomington is 125.3% more expensive to attend than UNCW for in-state tuition ($10,012.00 vs. $4,443.00)
- Out of state tuition is 97.7% higher at IU than University of North Carolina at Wilmington ($37,685.00 vs. $19,063.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana University Bloomington than UNCW ($16,234 vs. $18,709)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of North Carolina at Wilmington are 0.9% lower than costs at Indiana University Bloomington ($12,120 vs. $12,228)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Indiana University Bloomington than University of North Carolina at Wilmington (74% vs. 56%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Indiana University Bloomington students is 66.3% larger than aid received University of North Carolina at Wilmington ($10,336 vs. $6,217)
IU vs. UNCW Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IU or UNCW? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UNCW or IU .
- The average SAT score at Indiana University Bloomington (1199) is 37 points higher than at UNCW (1162)
- Incoming IU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at UNCW (25)
- Accepted freshman IU students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at UNCW (3.56)
- IU has a higher acceptance rate (82.4%) than UNCW (68.8%)
IU vs. UNCW Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IU 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 IU.
- The graduation rate at IU is higher than University of North Carolina at Wilmington (72% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from Indiana University Bloomington earn on average $11,500 more per year than UNCW graduates after ten years. ($56,200 vs. $44,700)
- University of North Carolina at Wilmington students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than IU graduates. ($20,500 vs. $22,500)
- UNCW graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than IU graduates. ($211 vs. $232)
- More IU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UNCW students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/