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UT Dallas UNC Chapel Hill UNT Texas Tech NC State UNCW UNCG UT Arlington ECU ASU UT Austin UTSA| University of North Carolina at Charlotte | University of Houston | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UNC Charlotte | UH | ||
| Location | Charlotte, NC | Houston, TX | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 29,551 | 46,700 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #562 | #452 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uncc.edu | uh.edu | ||
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Costs |
UNC Charlotte | UH | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $3,812 | $8,685 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,936 | $20,877 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,896 | $10,418 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,951 | $14,056 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,907 | $11,457 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 60% | 75% |
Admission |
UNC Charlotte | UH | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 21,355 | 29,783 | ||
| Admitted | 17,007 | 19,728 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.6% | 66.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.4% | 28.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.57 | 3.46 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/27 | 23/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1290 | 1160/1330 | ||
| 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 | Jun 1, 2025 | May 31, 2025 |
Academics |
UNC Charlotte | UH | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UNC Charlotte | UH | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,600 | $59,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 61% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $19,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $204 |
Diversity |
UNC Charlotte | UH | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 60% | 26% | ||
| % Black | 17% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 32% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
UNC Charlotte | UH | ||
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| % In-State | 89% | 93% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 3% | ||
Campus |
UNC Charlotte | UH | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Houston is larger than than UNC Charlotte based on total student enrollment (46,700 students vs. 29,551 students)
UNC Charlotte vs. UH Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UNC Charlotte or UH?
- University of Houston is 127.8% more expensive to attend than UNC Charlotte for in-state tuition ($8,685.00 vs. $3,812.00)
- Out of state tuition is 16.4% higher at UH than University of North Carolina at Charlotte ($20,877.00 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 UH ($13,951 vs. $14,056)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Houston are 23.8% lower than costs at University of North Carolina at Charlotte ($10,418 vs. $12,896)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Houston than University of North Carolina at Charlotte (75% vs. 60%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Houston students is 44.9% larger than aid received University of North Carolina at Charlotte ($11,457 vs. $7,907)
UNC Charlotte vs. UH Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UNC Charlotte or UH? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UH or UNC Charlotte .
- The average SAT score at University of Houston (1154) is 61 points higher than at UNC Charlotte (1093)
- Incoming UH students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at UNC Charlotte (24)
- Accepted freshman UNC Charlotte students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.57) than students at UH (3.46)
- UNC Charlotte has a higher acceptance rate (79.6%) than UH (66.2%)
UNC Charlotte vs. UH Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UNC Charlotte or UH? 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 UH and UNC Charlotte.
- The graduation rate at UNC Charlotte is higher than University of Houston (53% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from University of Houston earn on average $10,400 more per year than UNC Charlotte graduates after ten years. ($59,000 vs. $48,600)
- University of Houston students graduate with a $3,250 lower median federal student loan debt than UNC Charlotte graduates. ($19,750 vs. $23,000)
- UH graduates are paying $33 less per month on federal student loans than UNC Charlotte graduates. ($204 vs. $237)
- More UH graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UNC Charlotte students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/