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UNC Chapel Hill NC State UNCW Tennessee Louisville UNCG ECU ASU IU UC Auburn Alabama| University of Kentucky | University of North Carolina at Charlotte | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Kentucky | UNC Charlotte | ||
| Location | Lexington, KY | Charlotte, NC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 31,547 | 29,551 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #408 | #562 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uky.edu | uncc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Kentucky | UNC Charlotte | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,496 | $3,812 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,913 | $17,936 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,676 | $12,896 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,693 | $13,951 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,114 | $7,907 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 60% |
Admission |
Kentucky | UNC Charlotte | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 22,109 | 21,355 | ||
| Admitted | 20,979 | 17,007 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.9% | 79.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.9% | 24.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.59 | 3.57 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/28 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1290 | 1070/1290 | ||
| 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 15, 2025 | Jun 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Kentucky | UNC Charlotte | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Kentucky | UNC Charlotte | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,000 | $48,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 61% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,750 | $23,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $235 | $237 |
Diversity |
Kentucky | UNC Charlotte | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 17% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 3% |
Students |
Kentucky | UNC Charlotte | ||
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| % In-State | 61% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 37% | 8% | ||
Campus |
Kentucky | UNC Charlotte | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Kentucky is larger than than UNC Charlotte based on total student enrollment (31,547 students vs. 29,551 students)
Kentucky vs. UNC Charlotte Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Kentucky or UNC Charlotte?
- University of Kentucky is 201.6% more expensive to attend than UNC Charlotte for in-state tuition ($11,496.00 vs. $3,812.00)
- Out of state tuition is 72.4% higher at Kentucky than University of North Carolina at Charlotte ($30,913.00 vs. $17,936.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of North Carolina at Charlotte than Kentucky ($13,951 vs. $18,693)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of North Carolina at Charlotte are 13.8% lower than costs at University of Kentucky ($12,896 vs. $14,676)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Kentucky than University of North Carolina at Charlotte (94% vs. 60%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Kentucky students is 78.5% larger than aid received University of North Carolina at Charlotte ($14,114 vs. $7,907)
Kentucky vs. UNC Charlotte Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Kentucky or UNC Charlotte? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UNC Charlotte or Kentucky .
- The average SAT score at University of Kentucky (1143) is 50 points higher than at UNC Charlotte (1093)
- Incoming Kentucky students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at UNC Charlotte (24)
- Accepted freshman Kentucky students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at UNC Charlotte (3.57)
- Kentucky has a higher acceptance rate (94.9%) than UNC Charlotte (79.6%)
Kentucky vs. UNC Charlotte Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Kentucky or UNC Charlotte? 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 Charlotte and Kentucky.
- The graduation rate at Kentucky is higher than University of North Carolina at Charlotte (59% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from University of Kentucky earn on average $2,400 more per year than UNC Charlotte graduates after ten years. ($51,000 vs. $48,600)
- University of Kentucky students graduate with a $250 lower median federal student loan debt than UNC Charlotte graduates. ($22,750 vs. $23,000)
- Kentucky graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than UNC Charlotte graduates. ($235 vs. $237)
- More Kentucky graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UNC Charlotte students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/