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Overview |
Georgia | UNCW | ||
| Location | Athens, GA | Wilmington, NC | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 40,607 | 17,843 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #164 | #377 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uga.edu | uncw.edu | ||
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Costs |
Georgia | UNCW | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,790 | $4,443 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,830 | $19,063 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,904 | $12,120 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,180 | $18,709 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,559 | $6,217 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 56% |
Admission |
Georgia | UNCW | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 39,320 | 16,860 | ||
| Admitted | 16,729 | 11,605 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 42.5% | 68.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 37.5% | 20.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 4.0 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A/A+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 27/32 | 24/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1220/1420 | 1220/1370 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 1, 2025 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Georgia | UNCW | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Georgia | UNCW | ||
| Graduation Rate | 82% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,400 | $44,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,146 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $197 | $211 |
Diversity |
Georgia | UNCW | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
Georgia | UNCW | ||
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| % In-State | 75% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 25% | 19% | ||
Campus |
Georgia | 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 Georgia is larger than than UNCW based on total student enrollment (40,607 students vs. 17,843 students)
Georgia vs. UNCW Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Georgia or UNCW?
- University of Georgia is 120.3% more expensive to attend than UNCW for in-state tuition ($9,790.00 vs. $4,443.00)
- Out of state tuition is 51.2% higher at Georgia than University of North Carolina at Wilmington ($28,830.00 vs. $19,063.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Georgia than UNCW ($17,180 vs. $18,709)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Georgia are 11.2% lower than costs at University of North Carolina at Wilmington ($10,904 vs. $12,120)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Georgia than University of North Carolina at Wilmington (91% vs. 56%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Georgia students is 85.9% larger than aid received University of North Carolina at Wilmington ($11,559 vs. $6,217)
Georgia vs. UNCW Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Georgia or UNCW? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UNCW or Georgia .
- The average SAT score at University of Georgia (1252) is 90 points higher than at UNCW (1162)
- Incoming Georgia students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at UNCW (25)
- Accepted freshman Georgia students have a 0.44 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at UNCW (3.56)
- UNCW has a higher acceptance rate (68.8%) than Georgia (42.5%)
Georgia vs. UNCW Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Georgia 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 Georgia.
- The graduation rate at Georgia is higher than University of North Carolina at Wilmington (82% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from University of Georgia earn on average $11,700 more per year than UNCW graduates after ten years. ($56,400 vs. $44,700)
- University of Georgia students graduate with a $1,354 lower median federal student loan debt than UNCW graduates. ($19,146 vs. $20,500)
- Georgia graduates are paying $14 less per month on federal student loans than UNCW graduates. ($197 vs. $211)
- More Georgia graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UNCW students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/