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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 | Mary Baldwin College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UNCG | MBC | ||
| Location | Greensboro, NC | Staunton, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 17,978 | 1,957 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #671 | #1040 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uncg.edu | mbc.edu | ||
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Costs |
UNCG | MBC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,422 | $31,611 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,581 | $31,611 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,924 | $10,320 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,979 | $18,746 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,257 | $24,389 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 82% | 100% |
Admission |
UNCG | MBC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,515 | - | ||
| Admitted | 10,587 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.9% | |||
| Enrolled % | 22.1% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.59 | 3.57 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/27 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1110/1280 | 940/1120 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Mar 1, 2025 |
Academics |
UNCG | MBC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UNCG | MBC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,100 | $38,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,737 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $235 | $279 |
Diversity |
UNCG | MBC | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 21% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 79% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 28% | 23% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 5% |
Students |
UNCG | MBC | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 75% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 22% | ||
Campus |
UNCG | MBC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of North Carolina at Greensboro is larger than than MBC based on total student enrollment (17,978 students vs. 1,957 students)
UNCG vs. MBC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UNCG or MBC?
- Mary Baldwin College is 614.9% more expensive to attend than UNCG for in-state tuition ($31,611.00 vs. $4,422.00)
- Out of state tuition is 61.4% higher at MBC than University of North Carolina at Greensboro ($31,611.00 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 MBC ($10,979 vs. $18,746)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of North Carolina at Greensboro are 4% lower than costs at Mary Baldwin College ($9,924 vs. $10,320)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mary Baldwin College than University of North Carolina at Greensboro (100% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mary Baldwin College students is 195.4% larger than aid received University of North Carolina at Greensboro ($24,389 vs. $8,257)
Which college is harder to get into, UNCG or MBC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MBC or UNCG .
- The average SAT score at University of North Carolina at Greensboro (1035) is 26 points higher than at MBC (1009)
- Incoming UNCG students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at MBC (22)
- Accepted freshman UNCG students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at MBC (3.57)
UNCG vs. MBC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UNCG or MBC? 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 MBC and UNCG.
- The graduation rate at UNCG is higher than Mary Baldwin College (53% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from University of North Carolina at Greensboro earn on average $700 more per year than MBC graduates after ten years. ($39,100 vs. $38,400)
- University of North Carolina at Greensboro students graduate with a $4,263 lower median federal student loan debt than MBC graduates. ($22,737 vs. $27,000)
- UNCG graduates are paying $44 less per month on federal student loans than MBC graduates. ($235 vs. $279)
- More UNCG graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MBC students, three years after graduation. (56% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/