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ECU UNC Charlotte UNCW NC State ASU NCAT Clemson UNC Chapel Hill WCU WSSU North Greenville University University of North Carolina at Asheville| University of North Carolina at Greensboro | Anderson University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UNCG | AU | ||
| Location | Greensboro, NC | Anderson, SC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 17,743 | 4,325 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #692 | #759 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uncg.edu | andersonuniversity.edu | ||
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Costs |
UNCG | AU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,422 | $32,710 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,168 | $32,710 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,534 | $12,290 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,592 | $22,222 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,921 | $25,586 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 83% | 99% |
Admission |
UNCG | AU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,379 | 4,732 | ||
| Admitted | 11,120 | 2,499 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.8% | 52.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.5% | 34% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.59 | 3.72 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/27 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1100/1280 | 1090/1290 | ||
| 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 | Mar 1, 2026 |
Academics |
UNCG | AU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UNCG | AU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,100 | $37,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,737 | $26,862 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $235 | $277 |
Diversity |
UNCG | AU | ||
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| % Men | 6% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 14% | 12% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 28% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
UNCG | AU | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 31% | ||
Campus |
UNCG | AU | ||
| 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 North Carolina at Greensboro is larger than than AU based on total student enrollment (17,743 students vs. 4,325 students)
UNCG vs. AU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UNCG or AU?
- Anderson University is 639.7% more expensive to attend than UNCG for in-state tuition ($32,710.00 vs. $4,422.00)
- Out of state tuition is 62.2% higher at AU than University of North Carolina at Greensboro ($32,710.00 vs. $20,168.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of North Carolina at Greensboro than AU ($10,592 vs. $22,222)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of North Carolina at Greensboro are 16.7% lower than costs at Anderson University ($10,534 vs. $12,290)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Anderson University than University of North Carolina at Greensboro (99% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Anderson University students is 186.8% larger than aid received University of North Carolina at Greensboro ($25,586 vs. $8,921)
UNCG vs. AU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UNCG or AU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between AU or UNCG .
- The average SAT score at Anderson University (1078) is 43 points higher than at UNCG (1035)
- Incoming AU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at UNCG (23)
- Accepted freshman AU students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.72) than students at UNCG (3.59)
- UNCG has a higher acceptance rate (89.8%) than AU (52.8%)
UNCG vs. AU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UNCG or AU? 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 AU and UNCG.
- The graduation rate at UNCG is higher than Anderson University (53% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from University of North Carolina at Greensboro earn on average $1,600 more per year than AU graduates after ten years. ($39,100 vs. $37,500)
- University of North Carolina at Greensboro students graduate with a $4,125 lower median federal student loan debt than AU graduates. ($22,737 vs. $26,862)
- UNCG graduates are paying $42 less per month on federal student loans than AU graduates. ($235 vs. $277)
- More AU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UNCG students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/