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ECU UNC Charlotte UNCW NC State ASU NCAT UNC Chapel Hill WCU WSSU University of North Carolina at Asheville Guilford College University of North Carolina at Pembroke| University of North Carolina at Greensboro | Augusta University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UNCG | Augusta University | ||
| Location | Greensboro, NC | Augusta, GA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 17,743 | 9,862 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #692 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uncg.edu | augusta.edu | ||
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Costs |
UNCG | Augusta University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,422 | $6,892 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,168 | $22,270 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,534 | $11,935 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,592 | $13,486 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,921 | $8,916 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 83% | 92% |
Admission |
UNCG | Augusta University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,379 | 5,892 | ||
| Admitted | 11,120 | 5,262 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.8% | 89.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.5% | 23.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.59 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/27 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1100/1280 | 1020/1230 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Mar 1, 2026 | Jul 1, 2026 |
Academics |
UNCG | Augusta University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UNCG | Augusta University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,100 | $63,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,737 | $15,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $235 | $155 |
Diversity |
UNCG | Augusta University | ||
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| % Men | 6% | 13% | ||
| % Women | 14% | 29% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 54% | ||
| % Black | 28% | 25% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 6% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
UNCG | Augusta University | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 4% | ||
Campus |
UNCG | Augusta University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of North Carolina at Greensboro is larger than than Augusta University based on total student enrollment (17,743 students vs. 9,862 students)
UNCG vs. Augusta University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UNCG or Augusta University?
- Augusta University is 55.9% more expensive to attend than UNCG for in-state tuition ($6,892.00 vs. $4,422.00)
- Out of state tuition is 10.4% higher at Augusta University than University of North Carolina at Greensboro ($22,270.00 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 Augusta University ($10,592 vs. $13,486)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of North Carolina at Greensboro are 13.3% lower than costs at Augusta University ($10,534 vs. $11,935)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Augusta University than University of North Carolina at Greensboro (92% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of North Carolina at Greensboro students is 0.1% larger than aid received Augusta University ($8,921 vs. $8,916)
UNCG vs. Augusta University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UNCG or Augusta University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Augusta University or UNCG .
- The average SAT score at Augusta University (1045) is 10 points higher than at UNCG (1035)
- Incoming UNCG students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at Augusta University (23)
- UNCG has a higher acceptance rate (89.8%) than Augusta University (89.3%)
UNCG vs. Augusta University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UNCG or Augusta University? 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 Augusta University and UNCG.
- Graduates from Augusta University earn on average $24,200 more per year than UNCG graduates after ten years. ($63,300 vs. $39,100)
- Augusta University students graduate with a $7,737 lower median federal student loan debt than UNCG graduates. ($15,000 vs. $22,737)
- Augusta University graduates are paying $80 less per month on federal student loans than UNCG graduates. ($155 vs. $235)
- More Augusta University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UNCG students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/