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ECU UofSC UNC Charlotte Clemson Coastal Carolina UNCW CSU Elon NC State USC Beaufort Furman ASU| University of North Carolina at Greensboro | College of Charleston | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UNCG | CofC | ||
| Location | Greensboro, NC | Charleston, SC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 17,978 | 10,885 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #671 | #428 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uncg.edu | cofc.edu | ||
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Costs |
UNCG | CofC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,422 | $12,518 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,581 | $35,338 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,924 | $12,986 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,979 | $21,120 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,257 | $9,499 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 82% | 100% |
Admission |
UNCG | CofC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,515 | 22,020 | ||
| Admitted | 10,587 | 16,666 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.9% | 75.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.1% | 13.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.59 | 3.94 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/27 | 24/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1110/1280 | 1130/1300 | ||
| 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, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
UNCG | CofC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UNCG | CofC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,100 | $46,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,737 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $235 | $222 |
Diversity |
UNCG | CofC | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 28% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
UNCG | CofC | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 44% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 54% | ||
Campus |
UNCG | CofC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of North Carolina at Greensboro is larger than than CofC based on total student enrollment (17,978 students vs. 10,885 students)
UNCG vs. CofC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UNCG or CofC?
- College of Charleston is 183.1% more expensive to attend than UNCG for in-state tuition ($12,518.00 vs. $4,422.00)
- Out of state tuition is 80.5% higher at CofC than University of North Carolina at Greensboro ($35,338.00 vs. $19,581.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of North Carolina at Greensboro than CofC ($10,979 vs. $21,120)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of North Carolina at Greensboro are 30.9% lower than costs at College of Charleston ($9,924 vs. $12,986)
- More students receive financial grant aid at College of Charleston than University of North Carolina at Greensboro (100% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by College of Charleston students is 15% larger than aid received University of North Carolina at Greensboro ($9,499 vs. $8,257)
UNCG vs. CofC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UNCG or CofC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CofC or UNCG .
- The average SAT score at College of Charleston (1141) is 106 points higher than at UNCG (1035)
- Incoming CofC students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at UNCG (23)
- Accepted freshman CofC students have a 0.35 point higher average high school GPA (3.94) than students at UNCG (3.59)
- UNCG has a higher acceptance rate (91.9%) than CofC (75.7%)
UNCG vs. CofC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UNCG or CofC? 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 CofC and UNCG.
- The graduation rate at CofC is higher than University of North Carolina at Greensboro (63% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from College of Charleston earn on average $7,100 more per year than UNCG graduates after ten years. ($46,200 vs. $39,100)
- College of Charleston students graduate with a $1,237 lower median federal student loan debt than UNCG graduates. ($21,500 vs. $22,737)
- CofC graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than UNCG graduates. ($222 vs. $235)
- More CofC 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/