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Overview |
UNCG | PC | ||
| Location | Greensboro, NC | Clinton, SC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 17,978 | 1,199 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #671 | #333 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uncg.edu | presby.edu | ||
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Costs |
UNCG | PC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,422 | $38,990 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,581 | $38,990 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,924 | $11,300 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,979 | $21,571 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,257 | $34,379 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 82% | 100% |
Admission |
UNCG | PC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,515 | 3,329 | ||
| Admitted | 10,587 | 1,977 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.9% | 59.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.1% | 13.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.59 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/27 | 21/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1110/1280 | 1020/1270 | ||
| 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 | Sep 21, 2024 |
Academics |
UNCG | PC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UNCG | PC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,100 | $47,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,737 | $26,108 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $235 | $269 |
Diversity |
UNCG | PC | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 28% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
UNCG | PC | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 46% | ||
Campus |
UNCG | PC | ||
| 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 PC based on total student enrollment (17,978 students vs. 1,199 students)
UNCG vs. PC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UNCG or PC?
- Presbyterian College is 781.7% more expensive to attend than UNCG for in-state tuition ($38,990.00 vs. $4,422.00)
- Out of state tuition is 99.1% higher at PC than University of North Carolina at Greensboro ($38,990.00 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 PC ($10,979 vs. $21,571)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of North Carolina at Greensboro are 13.9% lower than costs at Presbyterian College ($9,924 vs. $11,300)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Presbyterian College than University of North Carolina at Greensboro (100% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Presbyterian College students is 316.4% larger than aid received University of North Carolina at Greensboro ($34,379 vs. $8,257)
UNCG vs. PC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UNCG or PC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between PC or UNCG .
- The average SAT score at Presbyterian College (1082) is 47 points higher than at UNCG (1035)
- Incoming PC students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at UNCG (23)
- Accepted freshman PC students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at UNCG (3.59)
- UNCG has a higher acceptance rate (91.9%) than PC (59.4%)
UNCG vs. PC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UNCG or PC? 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 PC and UNCG.
- The graduation rate at PC is higher than University of North Carolina at Greensboro (68% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from Presbyterian College earn on average $8,600 more per year than UNCG graduates after ten years. ($47,700 vs. $39,100)
- University of North Carolina at Greensboro students graduate with a $3,371 lower median federal student loan debt than PC graduates. ($22,737 vs. $26,108)
- UNCG graduates are paying $34 less per month on federal student loans than PC graduates. ($235 vs. $269)
- More PC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UNCG students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/