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ECU UNC Charlotte UNCW NC State ASU NCAT University at Albany- SUNY UNC Chapel Hill WCU WSSU University of North Carolina at Asheville Guilford College| University of North Carolina at Greensboro | Penn State Beaver | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UNCG | Penn State Beaver | ||
| Location | Greensboro, NC | Monaca, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 17,743 | 504 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #692 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uncg.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
UNCG | Penn State Beaver | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,422 | $13,824 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,168 | $23,316 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,534 | $12,852 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,592 | $19,329 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,921 | $8,820 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 83% | 84% |
Admission |
UNCG | Penn State Beaver | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,379 | 1,603 | ||
| Admitted | 11,120 | 1,478 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.8% | 92.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.5% | 11.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.59 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/27 | 21/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1100/1280 | 1050/1320 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
UNCG | Penn State Beaver | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UNCG | Penn State Beaver | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,100 | $55,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,737 | $26,818 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $235 | $277 |
Diversity |
UNCG | Penn State Beaver | ||
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| % Men | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 14% | 2% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 28% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
UNCG | Penn State Beaver | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 63% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 34% | ||
Campus |
UNCG | Penn State Beaver | ||
| 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 Penn State Beaver based on total student enrollment (17,743 students vs. 504 students)
UNCG vs. Penn State Beaver Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UNCG or Penn State Beaver?
- Penn State Beaver is 212.6% more expensive to attend than UNCG for in-state tuition ($13,824.00 vs. $4,422.00)
- Out of state tuition is 15.6% higher at Penn State Beaver than University of North Carolina at Greensboro ($23,316.00 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 Penn State Beaver ($10,592 vs. $19,329)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of North Carolina at Greensboro are 22% lower than costs at Penn State Beaver ($10,534 vs. $12,852)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Penn State Beaver than University of North Carolina at Greensboro (84% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of North Carolina at Greensboro students is 1.1% larger than aid received Penn State Beaver ($8,921 vs. $8,820)
UNCG vs. Penn State Beaver Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UNCG or Penn State Beaver? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State Beaver or UNCG .
- The average SAT score at University of North Carolina at Greensboro (1035) is 36 points higher than at Penn State Beaver (999)
- Incoming UNCG students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Penn State Beaver (21)
- Penn State Beaver has a higher acceptance rate (92.2%) than UNCG (89.8%)
UNCG vs. Penn State Beaver Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UNCG or Penn State Beaver? 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 Penn State Beaver and UNCG.
- The graduation rate at UNCG is higher than Penn State Beaver (53% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Penn State Beaver earn on average $16,200 more per year than UNCG graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $39,100)
- University of North Carolina at Greensboro students graduate with a $4,081 lower median federal student loan debt than Penn State Beaver graduates. ($22,737 vs. $26,818)
- UNCG graduates are paying $42 less per month on federal student loans than Penn State Beaver graduates. ($235 vs. $277)
- More Penn State Beaver graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UNCG students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/