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ASU Clemson UNC Chapel Hill Virginia Tech UNC Charlotte UofSC Penn State ECU Ohio State Purdue Georgia UNCG| North Carolina State University at Raleigh | University of North Carolina at Wilmington | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
NC State | UNCW | ||
| Location | Raleigh, NC | Wilmington, NC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 36,700 | 17,843 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #123 | #377 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ncsu.edu | uncw.edu | ||
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Costs |
NC State | UNCW | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,535 | $4,443 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,276 | $19,063 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,748 | $12,120 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,852 | $18,709 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,181 | $6,217 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 71% | 56% |
Admission |
NC State | UNCW | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 35,568 | 16,860 | ||
| Admitted | 16,779 | 11,605 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 47.2% | 68.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 33.5% | 20.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.83 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 28/33 | 24/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1280/1460 | 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 | Jan 15, 2025 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
NC State | UNCW | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NC State | UNCW | ||
| Graduation Rate | 72% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $57,200 | $44,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,782 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $214 | $211 |
Diversity |
NC State | UNCW | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
NC State | UNCW | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 19% | ||
Campus |
NC State | UNCW | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- North Carolina State University at Raleigh is larger than than UNCW based on total student enrollment (36,700 students vs. 17,843 students)
NC State vs. UNCW Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NC State or UNCW?
- North Carolina State University at Raleigh is 47.1% more expensive to attend than UNCW for in-state tuition ($6,535.00 vs. $4,443.00)
- Out of state tuition is 48.3% higher at NC State than University of North Carolina at Wilmington ($28,276.00 vs. $19,063.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at North Carolina State University at Raleigh than UNCW ($14,852 vs. $18,709)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of North Carolina at Wilmington are 5.2% lower than costs at North Carolina State University at Raleigh ($12,120 vs. $12,748)
- More students receive financial grant aid at North Carolina State University at Raleigh than University of North Carolina at Wilmington (71% vs. 56%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by North Carolina State University at Raleigh students is 47.7% larger than aid received University of North Carolina at Wilmington ($9,181 vs. $6,217)
NC State vs. UNCW Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, NC State or UNCW? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UNCW or NC State .
- The average SAT score at North Carolina State University at Raleigh (1264) is 102 points higher than at UNCW (1162)
- Incoming NC State students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at UNCW (25)
- Accepted freshman NC State students have a 0.27 point higher average high school GPA (3.83) than students at UNCW (3.56)
- UNCW has a higher acceptance rate (68.8%) than NC State (47.2%)
NC State vs. UNCW Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NC State 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 NC State.
- The graduation rate at NC State is higher than University of North Carolina at Wilmington (72% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from North Carolina State University at Raleigh earn on average $12,500 more per year than UNCW graduates after ten years. ($57,200 vs. $44,700)
- University of North Carolina at Wilmington students graduate with a $282 lower median federal student loan debt than NC State graduates. ($20,500 vs. $20,782)
- UNCW graduates are paying $3 less per month on federal student loans than NC State graduates. ($211 vs. $214)
- More NC State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UNCW students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/