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NC State UVA UNC Charlotte Duke Annapolis Michigan UNCW UT Austin ASU Clemson Florida UofSC| United States Air Force Academy | University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
USAFA | UNC Chapel Hill | ||
| Location | USAFA, Colorado | Chapel Hill, NC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,085 | 31,705 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #64 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | usafa.edu | unc.edu | ||
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Costs |
USAFA | UNC Chapel Hill | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $0 | $7,019 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $0 | $35,580 | ||
| Room & Board | $0 | $12,254 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $10,614 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $18,066 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 40% |
Admission |
USAFA | UNC Chapel Hill | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,353 | 56,341 | ||
| Admitted | 1,356 | 9,639 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 16.2% | 17.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 77.9% | 46% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.81 | 3.83 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 28/33 | 30/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1310/1480 | 1350/1530 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Dec 31, 2024 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
USAFA | UNC Chapel Hill | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
USAFA | UNC Chapel Hill | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 89% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | N/A | $66,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | - | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $16,479 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $170 |
Diversity |
USAFA | UNC Chapel Hill | ||
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| % Men | 71% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 29% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | - | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 0% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 3% |
Students |
USAFA | UNC Chapel Hill | ||
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| % In-State | 5% | 83% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 93% | 12% | ||
Campus |
USAFA | UNC Chapel Hill | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is larger than than USAFA based on total student enrollment (31,705 students vs. 4,085 students)
USAFA vs. UNC Chapel Hill Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, USAFA or UNC Chapel Hill?
- University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is ?% more expensive to attend than USAFA for in-state tuition ($7,019.00 vs. $0.00)
- Out of state tuition is ?% higher at UNC Chapel Hill than United States Air Force Academy ($35,580.00 vs. $0.00)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill than United States Air Force Academy (40% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill students is ?% larger than aid received United States Air Force Academy ($18,066 vs. $0)
USAFA vs. UNC Chapel Hill Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, USAFA or UNC Chapel Hill? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UNC Chapel Hill or USAFA .
- Accepted freshman UNC Chapel Hill students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.83) than students at USAFA (3.81)
- UNC Chapel Hill has a higher acceptance rate (17.1%) than USAFA (16.2%)
USAFA vs. UNC Chapel Hill Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, USAFA or UNC Chapel Hill? 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 UNC Chapel Hill and USAFA.
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/