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Overview |
UNCG | MVNU | ||
| Location | Greensboro, NC | Mount Vernon, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 17,743 | 1,845 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #692 | #646 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Church of the Nazarene | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uncg.edu | mvnu.edu | ||
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Costs |
UNCG | MVNU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,422 | $35,274 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,168 | $35,274 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,534 | $9,996 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,592 | $23,293 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,921 | $25,684 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 83% | 99% |
Admission |
UNCG | MVNU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,379 | 1,134 | ||
| Admitted | 11,120 | 956 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.8% | 84.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.5% | 28.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.59 | 3.55 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/27 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1100/1280 | 963/1228 | ||
| 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 | MVNU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UNCG | MVNU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,100 | $46,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,737 | $26,536 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $235 | $274 |
Diversity |
UNCG | MVNU | ||
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| % Men | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 14% | 7% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 28% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 5% |
Students |
UNCG | MVNU | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 13% | ||
Campus |
UNCG | MVNU | ||
| 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 MVNU based on total student enrollment (17,743 students vs. 1,845 students)
UNCG vs. MVNU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UNCG or MVNU?
- Mount Vernon Nazarene University is 697.7% more expensive to attend than UNCG for in-state tuition ($35,274.00 vs. $4,422.00)
- Out of state tuition is 74.9% higher at MVNU than University of North Carolina at Greensboro ($35,274.00 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 MVNU ($10,592 vs. $23,293)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mount Vernon Nazarene University are 5.4% lower than costs at University of North Carolina at Greensboro ($9,996 vs. $10,534)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mount Vernon Nazarene University than University of North Carolina at Greensboro (99% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mount Vernon Nazarene University students is 187.9% larger than aid received University of North Carolina at Greensboro ($25,684 vs. $8,921)
UNCG vs. MVNU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UNCG or MVNU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MVNU or UNCG .
- The average SAT score at Mount Vernon Nazarene University (1047) is 12 points higher than at UNCG (1035)
- Incoming UNCG students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at MVNU (23)
- Accepted freshman UNCG students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at MVNU (3.55)
- UNCG has a higher acceptance rate (89.8%) than MVNU (84.3%)
UNCG vs. MVNU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UNCG or MVNU? 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 MVNU and UNCG.
- The graduation rate at MVNU is higher than University of North Carolina at Greensboro (57% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from Mount Vernon Nazarene University earn on average $7,000 more per year than UNCG graduates after ten years. ($46,100 vs. $39,100)
- University of North Carolina at Greensboro students graduate with a $3,799 lower median federal student loan debt than MVNU graduates. ($22,737 vs. $26,536)
- UNCG graduates are paying $39 less per month on federal student loans than MVNU graduates. ($235 vs. $274)
- More MVNU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UNCG students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/