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Overview |
UNCG | UNCW | ||
| Location | Greensboro, NC | Wilmington, NC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 17,978 | 17,843 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #671 | #377 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uncg.edu | uncw.edu | ||
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Costs |
UNCG | UNCW | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,422 | $4,443 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,581 | $19,063 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,924 | $12,120 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,979 | $18,709 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,257 | $6,217 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 82% | 56% |
Admission |
UNCG | UNCW | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,515 | 16,860 | ||
| Admitted | 10,587 | 11,605 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.9% | 68.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.1% | 20.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.59 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/27 | 24/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1110/1280 | 1220/1370 | ||
| 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 | UNCW | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UNCG | UNCW | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,100 | $44,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,737 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $235 | $211 |
Diversity |
UNCG | UNCW | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 28% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 3% |
Students |
UNCG | UNCW | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 19% | ||
Campus |
UNCG | UNCW | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of North Carolina at Greensboro is larger than than UNCW based on total student enrollment (17,978 students vs. 17,843 students)
UNCG vs. UNCW Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UNCG or UNCW?
- University of North Carolina at Wilmington is 0.5% more expensive to attend than UNCG for in-state tuition ($4,443.00 vs. $4,422.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.7% higher at UNCG than University of North Carolina at Wilmington ($19,581.00 vs. $19,063.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of North Carolina at Greensboro than UNCW ($10,979 vs. $18,709)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of North Carolina at Greensboro are 22.1% lower than costs at University of North Carolina at Wilmington ($9,924 vs. $12,120)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of North Carolina at Greensboro than University of North Carolina at Wilmington (82% vs. 56%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of North Carolina at Greensboro students is 32.8% larger than aid received University of North Carolina at Wilmington ($8,257 vs. $6,217)
UNCG vs. UNCW Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UNCG or UNCW? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UNCW or UNCG .
- The average SAT score at University of North Carolina at Wilmington (1162) is 127 points higher than at UNCG (1035)
- Incoming UNCW students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at UNCG (23)
- Accepted freshman UNCG students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at UNCW (3.56)
- UNCG has a higher acceptance rate (91.9%) than UNCW (68.8%)
UNCG vs. UNCW Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UNCG or UNCW? 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 UNCW and UNCG.
- The graduation rate at UNCW is higher than University of North Carolina at Greensboro (67% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from University of North Carolina at Wilmington earn on average $5,600 more per year than UNCG graduates after ten years. ($44,700 vs. $39,100)
- University of North Carolina at Wilmington students graduate with a $2,237 lower median federal student loan debt than UNCG graduates. ($20,500 vs. $22,737)
- UNCW graduates are paying $24 less per month on federal student loans than UNCG graduates. ($211 vs. $235)
- More UNCW graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UNCG students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/