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NC State UVA UNC Charlotte Duke Michigan UNCW UT Austin ASU Clemson Florida UofSC Wisconsin| University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill | Virginia Wesleyan College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UNC Chapel Hill | VWC | ||
| Location | Chapel Hill, NC | Norfolk, VA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 31,705 | 1,538 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #64 | #631 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | unc.edu | vwc.edu | ||
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Costs |
UNC Chapel Hill | VWC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,019 | $36,010 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,580 | $36,010 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,254 | $11,070 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,614 | $23,046 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,066 | $27,568 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 40% | 100% |
Admission |
UNC Chapel Hill | VWC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 56,341 | 1,718 | ||
| Admitted | 9,639 | 1,399 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 17.1% | 81.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 46% | 20.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.83 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 30/34 | 27/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1350/1530 | 1190/1365 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
UNC Chapel Hill | VWC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UNC Chapel Hill | VWC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 89% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $66,100 | $41,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $16,479 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $170 | $279 |
Diversity |
UNC Chapel Hill | VWC | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 54% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 24% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 5% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 6% |
Students |
UNC Chapel Hill | VWC | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 26% | ||
Campus |
UNC Chapel Hill | VWC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is larger than than VWC based on total student enrollment (31,705 students vs. 1,538 students)
UNC Chapel Hill vs. VWC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UNC Chapel Hill or VWC?
- Virginia Wesleyan College is 413% more expensive to attend than UNC Chapel Hill for in-state tuition ($36,010.00 vs. $7,019.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.2% higher at VWC than University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill ($36,010.00 vs. $35,580.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill than VWC ($10,614 vs. $23,046)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Virginia Wesleyan College are 10.7% lower than costs at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill ($11,070 vs. $12,254)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Virginia Wesleyan College than University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (100% vs. 40%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Virginia Wesleyan College students is 52.6% larger than aid received University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill ($27,568 vs. $18,066)
UNC Chapel Hill vs. VWC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UNC Chapel Hill or VWC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between VWC or UNC Chapel Hill .
- The average SAT score at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (1343) is 361 points higher than at VWC (982)
- Incoming UNC Chapel Hill students have a 9 point higher average ACT score (31) than students at VWC (22)
- Accepted freshman UNC Chapel Hill students have a 0.44 point higher average high school GPA (3.83) than students at VWC (3.39)
- VWC has a higher acceptance rate (81.4%) than UNC Chapel Hill (17.1%)
UNC Chapel Hill vs. VWC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UNC Chapel Hill or VWC? 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 VWC and UNC Chapel Hill.
- The graduation rate at UNC Chapel Hill is higher than Virginia Wesleyan College (89% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill earn on average $24,400 more per year than VWC graduates after ten years. ($66,100 vs. $41,700)
- University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill students graduate with a $10,521 lower median federal student loan debt than VWC graduates. ($16,479 vs. $27,000)
- UNC Chapel Hill graduates are paying $109 less per month on federal student loans than VWC graduates. ($170 vs. $279)
- More UNC Chapel Hill graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former VWC students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/