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Overview |
UNCG | UC | ||
| Location | Greensboro, NC | Cincinnati, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 17,743 | 43,338 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #692 | #431 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uncg.edu | uc.edu | ||
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Costs |
UNCG | UC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,422 | $11,892 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,168 | $28,904 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,534 | $13,048 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,592 | $21,511 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,921 | $8,195 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 83% | 68% |
Admission |
UNCG | UC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,379 | 33,165 | ||
| Admitted | 11,120 | 29,077 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.8% | 87.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.5% | 23.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.59 | 3.69 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/27 | 24/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1100/1280 | 1150/1360 | ||
| 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 | Mar 1, 2026 |
Academics |
UNCG | UC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UNCG | UC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,100 | $45,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,737 | $23,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $235 | $237 |
Diversity |
UNCG | UC | ||
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| % Men | 6% | 11% | ||
| % Women | 14% | 17% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 28% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 4% |
Students |
UNCG | UC | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 20% | ||
Campus |
UNCG | UC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Cincinnati Main Campus is larger than than UNCG based on total student enrollment (43,338 students vs. 17,743 students)
UNCG vs. UC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UNCG or UC?
- University of Cincinnati Main Campus is 168.9% more expensive to attend than UNCG for in-state tuition ($11,892.00 vs. $4,422.00)
- Out of state tuition is 43.3% higher at UC than University of North Carolina at Greensboro ($28,904.00 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 UC ($10,592 vs. $21,511)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of North Carolina at Greensboro are 23.9% lower than costs at University of Cincinnati Main Campus ($10,534 vs. $13,048)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of North Carolina at Greensboro than University of Cincinnati Main Campus (83% vs. 68%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of North Carolina at Greensboro students is 8.9% larger than aid received University of Cincinnati Main Campus ($8,921 vs. $8,195)
UNCG vs. UC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UNCG or UC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UC or UNCG .
- The average SAT score at University of Cincinnati Main Campus (1165) is 130 points higher than at UNCG (1035)
- Incoming UC students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at UNCG (23)
- Accepted freshman UC students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.69) than students at UNCG (3.59)
- UNCG has a higher acceptance rate (89.8%) than UC (87.7%)
UNCG vs. UC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UNCG or UC? 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 UC and UNCG.
- The graduation rate at UC is higher than University of North Carolina at Greensboro (59% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from University of Cincinnati Main Campus earn on average $6,500 more per year than UNCG graduates after ten years. ($45,600 vs. $39,100)
- University of North Carolina at Greensboro students graduate with a $263 lower median federal student loan debt than UC graduates. ($22,737 vs. $23,000)
- UNCG graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than UC graduates. ($235 vs. $237)
- More UC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UNCG students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/