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Overview |
U of A | UNCW | ||
| Location | Tucson, AZ | Wilmington, NC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 49,403 | 17,843 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #294 | #377 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | arizona.edu | uncw.edu | ||
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Costs |
U of A | UNCW | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,525 | $4,443 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,827 | $19,063 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,650 | $12,120 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,075 | $18,709 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,279 | $6,217 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 56% |
Admission |
U of A | UNCW | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 52,091 | 16,860 | ||
| Admitted | 45,194 | 11,605 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.8% | 68.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20% | 20.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/29 | 24/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1370 | 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 |
U of A | UNCW | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
U of A | UNCW | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,000 | $44,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,000 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $196 | $211 |
Diversity |
U of A | UNCW | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 25% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
U of A | UNCW | ||
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| % In-State | 47% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 48% | 19% | ||
Campus |
U of A | UNCW | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Arizona is larger than than UNCW based on total student enrollment (49,403 students vs. 17,843 students)
U of A vs. UNCW Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, U of A or UNCW?
- University of Arizona is 159.4% more expensive to attend than UNCW for in-state tuition ($11,525.00 vs. $4,443.00)
- Out of state tuition is 98.4% higher at U of A than University of North Carolina at Wilmington ($37,827.00 vs. $19,063.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Arizona than UNCW ($17,075 vs. $18,709)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of North Carolina at Wilmington are 12.6% lower than costs at University of Arizona ($12,120 vs. $13,650)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Arizona than University of North Carolina at Wilmington (98% vs. 56%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Arizona students is 145.8% larger than aid received University of North Carolina at Wilmington ($15,279 vs. $6,217)
U of A vs. UNCW Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, U of A or UNCW? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UNCW or U of A .
- Accepted freshman UNCW students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at U of A (3.48)
- U of A has a higher acceptance rate (86.8%) than UNCW (68.8%)
U of A vs. UNCW Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, U of A 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 U of A.
- The graduation rate at UNCW is higher than University of Arizona (67% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from University of Arizona earn on average $9,300 more per year than UNCW graduates after ten years. ($54,000 vs. $44,700)
- University of Arizona students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than UNCW graduates. ($19,000 vs. $20,500)
- U of A graduates are paying $15 less per month on federal student loans than UNCW graduates. ($196 vs. $211)
- More U of A graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UNCW students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/