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Overview |
UNCG | LGCNHS | ||
| Location | Greensboro, NC | Lancaster, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 17,978 | 1,775 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #671 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uncg.edu | studentaidcalculator.com | ||
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Costs |
UNCG | LGCNHS | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,422 | $30,408 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,581 | $30,408 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,924 | $11,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,979 | $33,047 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,257 | $6,133 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 82% | 50% |
Admission |
UNCG | LGCNHS | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,515 | 593 | ||
| Admitted | 10,587 | 271 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.9% | 45.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.1% | 35.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.59 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/27 | |||
| SAT Range | 1110/1280 | 1050/1220 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
UNCG | LGCNHS | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UNCG | LGCNHS | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,100 | $51,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,737 | $18,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $235 | $191 |
Diversity |
UNCG | LGCNHS | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 12% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 88% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 28% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 1% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 5% |
Students |
UNCG | LGCNHS | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 2% | ||
Campus |
UNCG | LGCNHS | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of North Carolina at Greensboro is larger than than LGCNHS based on total student enrollment (17,978 students vs. 1,775 students)
UNCG vs. LGCNHS Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UNCG or LGCNHS?
- Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences is 587.7% more expensive to attend than UNCG for in-state tuition ($30,408.00 vs. $4,422.00)
- Out of state tuition is 55.3% higher at LGCNHS than University of North Carolina at Greensboro ($30,408.00 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 LGCNHS ($10,979 vs. $33,047)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of North Carolina at Greensboro are 10.8% lower than costs at Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences ($9,924 vs. $11,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of North Carolina at Greensboro than Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences (82% vs. 50%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of North Carolina at Greensboro students is 34.6% larger than aid received Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences ($8,257 vs. $6,133)
UNCG vs. LGCNHS Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UNCG or LGCNHS? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between LGCNHS or UNCG .
- UNCG has a higher acceptance rate (91.9%) than LGCNHS (45.7%)
UNCG vs. LGCNHS Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UNCG or LGCNHS? 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 LGCNHS and UNCG.
- Graduates from Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences earn on average $12,200 more per year than UNCG graduates after ten years. ($51,300 vs. $39,100)
- Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences students graduate with a $4,237 lower median federal student loan debt than UNCG graduates. ($18,500 vs. $22,737)
- LGCNHS graduates are paying $44 less per month on federal student loans than UNCG graduates. ($191 vs. $235)
- More LGCNHS graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UNCG students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/