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NC State UVA Duke Michigan UNCW UNCG ECU ASU UT Austin Clemson Florida UofSC| University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill | University of North Carolina at Charlotte | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UNC Chapel Hill | UNC Charlotte | ||
| Location | Chapel Hill, NC | Charlotte, NC | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 31,705 | 29,551 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #64 | #562 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | unc.edu | uncc.edu | ||
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Costs |
UNC Chapel Hill | UNC Charlotte | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,019 | $3,812 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,580 | $17,936 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,254 | $12,896 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,614 | $13,951 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,066 | $7,907 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 40% | 60% |
Admission |
UNC Chapel Hill | UNC Charlotte | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 56,341 | 21,355 | ||
| Admitted | 9,639 | 17,007 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 17.1% | 79.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 46% | 24.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.83 | 3.57 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 30/34 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1350/1530 | 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 | Jan 15, 2025 | Jun 1, 2025 |
Academics |
UNC Chapel Hill | UNC Charlotte | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UNC Chapel Hill | UNC Charlotte | ||
| Graduation Rate | 89% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $66,100 | $48,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 61% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $16,479 | $23,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $170 | $237 |
Diversity |
UNC Chapel Hill | UNC Charlotte | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 17% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 3% |
Students |
UNC Chapel Hill | UNC Charlotte | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 8% | ||
Campus |
UNC Chapel Hill | UNC Charlotte | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is larger than than UNC Charlotte based on total student enrollment (31,705 students vs. 29,551 students)
UNC Chapel Hill vs. UNC Charlotte Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UNC Chapel Hill or UNC Charlotte?
- University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is 84.1% more expensive to attend than UNC Charlotte for in-state tuition ($7,019.00 vs. $3,812.00)
- Out of state tuition is 98.4% higher at UNC Chapel Hill than University of North Carolina at Charlotte ($35,580.00 vs. $17,936.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill than UNC Charlotte ($10,614 vs. $13,951)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill are 5.2% lower than costs at University of North Carolina at Charlotte ($12,254 vs. $12,896)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of North Carolina at Charlotte than University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (60% vs. 40%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill students is 128.5% larger than aid received University of North Carolina at Charlotte ($18,066 vs. $7,907)
UNC Chapel Hill vs. UNC Charlotte Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UNC Chapel Hill or UNC Charlotte? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UNC Charlotte or UNC Chapel Hill .
- The average SAT score at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (1343) is 250 points higher than at UNC Charlotte (1093)
- Incoming UNC Chapel Hill students have a 7 point higher average ACT score (31) than students at UNC Charlotte (24)
- Accepted freshman UNC Chapel Hill students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.83) than students at UNC Charlotte (3.57)
- UNC Charlotte has a higher acceptance rate (79.6%) than UNC Chapel Hill (17.1%)
UNC Chapel Hill vs. UNC Charlotte Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UNC Chapel Hill 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 UNC Chapel Hill.
- The graduation rate at UNC Chapel Hill is higher than University of North Carolina at Charlotte (89% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill earn on average $17,500 more per year than UNC Charlotte graduates after ten years. ($66,100 vs. $48,600)
- University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill students graduate with a $6,521 lower median federal student loan debt than UNC Charlotte graduates. ($16,479 vs. $23,000)
- UNC Chapel Hill graduates are paying $67 less per month on federal student loans than UNC Charlotte graduates. ($170 vs. $237)
- More UNC Chapel Hill graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UNC Charlotte students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/