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Overview |
UNCG | North Carolina Wesleyan College | ||
| Location | Greensboro, NC | Rocky Mount, NC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 17,978 | 1,337 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #671 | #930 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uncg.edu | ncwc.edu | ||
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Costs |
UNCG | North Carolina Wesleyan College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,422 | $33,952 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,581 | $33,952 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,924 | $12,264 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,979 | $18,701 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,257 | $28,392 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 82% | 96% |
Admission |
UNCG | North Carolina Wesleyan College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,515 | 2,379 | ||
| Admitted | 10,587 | 1,628 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.9% | 68.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.1% | 15.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.59 | 3.2 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/27 | 15/21 | ||
| SAT Range | 1110/1280 | 860/1120 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Mar 1, 2025 |
Academics |
UNCG | North Carolina Wesleyan College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UNCG | North Carolina Wesleyan College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 22% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,100 | $43,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 39% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,737 | $22,718 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $235 | $234 |
Diversity |
UNCG | North Carolina Wesleyan College | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 32% | ||
| % Black | 28% | 46% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 11% |
Students |
UNCG | North Carolina Wesleyan College | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 60% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 22% | ||
Campus |
UNCG | North Carolina Wesleyan College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| 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 North Carolina Wesleyan College based on total student enrollment (17,978 students vs. 1,337 students)
UNCG vs. North Carolina Wesleyan College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UNCG or North Carolina Wesleyan College?
- North Carolina Wesleyan College is 667.8% more expensive to attend than UNCG for in-state tuition ($33,952.00 vs. $4,422.00)
- Out of state tuition is 73.4% higher at North Carolina Wesleyan College than University of North Carolina at Greensboro ($33,952.00 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 North Carolina Wesleyan College ($10,979 vs. $18,701)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of North Carolina at Greensboro are 23.6% lower than costs at North Carolina Wesleyan College ($9,924 vs. $12,264)
- More students receive financial grant aid at North Carolina Wesleyan College than University of North Carolina at Greensboro (96% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by North Carolina Wesleyan College students is 243.9% larger than aid received University of North Carolina at Greensboro ($28,392 vs. $8,257)
UNCG vs. North Carolina Wesleyan College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UNCG or North Carolina Wesleyan College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between North Carolina Wesleyan College or UNCG .
- The average SAT score at University of North Carolina at Greensboro (1035) is 157 points higher than at North Carolina Wesleyan College (878)
- Incoming UNCG students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at North Carolina Wesleyan College (19)
- Accepted freshman UNCG students have a 0.39 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at North Carolina Wesleyan College (3.2)
- UNCG has a higher acceptance rate (91.9%) than North Carolina Wesleyan College (68.4%)
UNCG vs. North Carolina Wesleyan College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UNCG or North Carolina Wesleyan College? 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 North Carolina Wesleyan College and UNCG.
- The graduation rate at UNCG is higher than North Carolina Wesleyan College (53% vs. 22%)
- Graduates from North Carolina Wesleyan College earn on average $4,100 more per year than UNCG graduates after ten years. ($43,200 vs. $39,100)
- North Carolina Wesleyan College students graduate with a $19 lower median federal student loan debt than UNCG graduates. ($22,718 vs. $22,737)
- North Carolina Wesleyan College graduates are paying $1 less per month on federal student loans than UNCG graduates. ($234 vs. $235)
- More UNCG graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former North Carolina Wesleyan College students, three years after graduation. (56% vs. 39%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/