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Colorado State CU Denver ASU DU Colorado School of Mines UNC Charlotte Utah UNC Chapel Hill UCCS ECU UNCG Penn State| University of Colorado Boulder | University of North Carolina at Wilmington | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CU Boulder | UNCW | ||
| Location | Boulder, CO | Wilmington, NC | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 39,585 | 17,843 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #191 | #377 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | colorado.edu | uncw.edu | ||
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Costs |
CU Boulder | UNCW | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,520 | $4,443 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,770 | $19,063 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,146 | $12,120 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,836 | $18,709 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,477 | $6,217 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 57% | 56% |
Admission |
CU Boulder | UNCW | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 53,781 | 16,860 | ||
| Admitted | 43,416 | 11,605 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.7% | 68.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.4% | 20.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.68 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 26/32 | 24/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1160/1390 | 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 |
CU Boulder | UNCW | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CU Boulder | UNCW | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,900 | $44,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $211 |
Diversity |
CU Boulder | UNCW | ||
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| % Men | 55% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 45% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
CU Boulder | UNCW | ||
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| % In-State | 53% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 45% | 19% | ||
Campus |
CU Boulder | UNCW | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Colorado Boulder is larger than than UNCW based on total student enrollment (39,585 students vs. 17,843 students)
CU Boulder vs. UNCW Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CU Boulder or UNCW?
- University of Colorado Boulder is 159.3% more expensive to attend than UNCW for in-state tuition ($11,520.00 vs. $4,443.00)
- Out of state tuition is 103.4% higher at CU Boulder than University of North Carolina at Wilmington ($38,770.00 vs. $19,063.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of North Carolina at Wilmington than CU Boulder ($18,709 vs. $21,836)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of North Carolina at Wilmington are 33.2% lower than costs at University of Colorado Boulder ($12,120 vs. $16,146)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Colorado Boulder than University of North Carolina at Wilmington (57% vs. 56%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Colorado Boulder students is 68.5% larger than aid received University of North Carolina at Wilmington ($10,477 vs. $6,217)
CU Boulder vs. UNCW Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CU Boulder or UNCW? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UNCW or CU Boulder .
- The average SAT score at University of Colorado Boulder (1212) is 50 points higher than at UNCW (1162)
- Incoming CU Boulder students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at UNCW (25)
- Accepted freshman CU Boulder students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.68) than students at UNCW (3.56)
- CU Boulder has a higher acceptance rate (80.7%) than UNCW (68.8%)
CU Boulder vs. UNCW Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CU Boulder 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 CU Boulder.
- The graduation rate at CU Boulder is higher than University of North Carolina at Wilmington (68% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from University of Colorado Boulder earn on average $12,200 more per year than UNCW graduates after ten years. ($56,900 vs. $44,700)
- University of Colorado Boulder students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than UNCW graduates. ($19,500 vs. $20,500)
- CU Boulder graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than UNCW graduates. ($201 vs. $211)
- More CU Boulder graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UNCW students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/