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ECU UNC Charlotte UNCW NC State ASU Howard Morehouse NCAT UNC Chapel Hill WCU Georgia State WSSU| Spelman College | University of North Carolina at Greensboro | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Spelman | UNCG | ||
| Location | Atlanta, GA | Greensboro, NC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,633 | 17,743 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #324 | #692 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | spelman.edu | uncg.edu | ||
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Costs |
Spelman | UNCG | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $26,915 | $4,422 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,915 | $20,168 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,293 | $10,534 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $37,403 | $10,592 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,994 | $8,921 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 83% |
Admission |
Spelman | UNCG | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,610 | 12,379 | ||
| Admitted | 3,617 | 11,120 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 34.1% | 89.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.1% | 23.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.75 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 21/27 | 22/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1060/1270 | 1100/1280 | ||
| 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, 2026 | Mar 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Spelman | UNCG | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Spelman | UNCG | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,300 | $39,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $22,737 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $235 |
Diversity |
Spelman | UNCG | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Women | 73% | 14% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 52% | ||
| % Black | 96% | 28% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Spelman | UNCG | ||
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| % In-State | 21% | 93% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 78% | 5% | ||
Campus |
Spelman | UNCG | ||
| 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
- University of North Carolina at Greensboro is larger than than Spelman based on total student enrollment (17,743 students vs. 3,633 students)
Spelman vs. UNCG Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Spelman or UNCG?
- Spelman College is 508.7% more expensive to attend than UNCG for in-state tuition ($26,915.00 vs. $4,422.00)
- Out of state tuition is 33.5% higher at Spelman than University of North Carolina at Greensboro ($26,915.00 vs. $20,168.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of North Carolina at Greensboro than Spelman ($10,592 vs. $37,403)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of North Carolina at Greensboro are 54.7% lower than costs at Spelman College ($10,534 vs. $16,293)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Spelman College than University of North Carolina at Greensboro (96% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Spelman College students is 34.4% larger than aid received University of North Carolina at Greensboro ($11,994 vs. $8,921)
Spelman vs. UNCG Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Spelman or UNCG? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UNCG or Spelman .
- The average SAT score at University of North Carolina at Greensboro (1035) is 20 points higher than at Spelman (1015)
- Incoming UNCG students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Spelman (22)
- Accepted freshman Spelman students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at UNCG (3.59)
- UNCG has a higher acceptance rate (89.8%) than Spelman (34.1%)
Spelman vs. UNCG Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Spelman or UNCG? 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 UNCG and Spelman.
- The graduation rate at Spelman is higher than University of North Carolina at Greensboro (77% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from Spelman College earn on average $12,200 more per year than UNCG graduates after ten years. ($51,300 vs. $39,100)
- University of North Carolina at Greensboro students graduate with a $4,263 lower median federal student loan debt than Spelman graduates. ($22,737 vs. $27,000)
- UNCG graduates are paying $44 less per month on federal student loans than Spelman graduates. ($235 vs. $279)
- More UNCG graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Spelman students, three years after graduation. (56% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/