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ECU UNC Charlotte University of New Hampshire-Main Campus UNCW UNH Manchester RIC Providence UConn UD Quinnipiac NC State ASU| University of North Carolina at Greensboro | University of Rhode Island | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UNCG | URI | ||
| Location | Greensboro, NC | Kingston, RI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 17,978 | 17,473 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #671 | #361 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uncg.edu | uri.edu | ||
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Costs |
UNCG | URI | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,422 | $13,586 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,581 | $32,068 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,924 | $13,584 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,979 | $20,695 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,257 | $13,257 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 82% | 97% |
Admission |
UNCG | URI | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,515 | 25,481 | ||
| Admitted | 10,587 | 19,465 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.9% | 76.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.1% | 17.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.59 | 3.58 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/27 | 25/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1110/1280 | 1050/1270 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
UNCG | URI | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UNCG | URI | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,100 | $56,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,737 | $23,438 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $235 | $242 |
Diversity |
UNCG | URI | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 28% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 7% |
Students |
UNCG | URI | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 40% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 59% | ||
Campus |
UNCG | URI | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of North Carolina at Greensboro is larger than than URI based on total student enrollment (17,978 students vs. 17,473 students)
UNCG vs. URI Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UNCG or URI?
- University of Rhode Island is 207.2% more expensive to attend than UNCG for in-state tuition ($13,586.00 vs. $4,422.00)
- Out of state tuition is 63.8% higher at URI than University of North Carolina at Greensboro ($32,068.00 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 URI ($10,979 vs. $20,695)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of North Carolina at Greensboro are 36.9% lower than costs at University of Rhode Island ($9,924 vs. $13,584)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Rhode Island than University of North Carolina at Greensboro (97% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Rhode Island students is 60.6% larger than aid received University of North Carolina at Greensboro ($13,257 vs. $8,257)
UNCG vs. URI Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UNCG or URI? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between URI or UNCG .
- The average SAT score at University of Rhode Island (1077) is 42 points higher than at UNCG (1035)
- Incoming URI students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at UNCG (23)
- Accepted freshman UNCG students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at URI (3.58)
- UNCG has a higher acceptance rate (91.9%) than URI (76.4%)
UNCG vs. URI Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UNCG or URI? 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 URI and UNCG.
- The graduation rate at URI is higher than University of North Carolina at Greensboro (63% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from University of Rhode Island earn on average $17,100 more per year than UNCG graduates after ten years. ($56,200 vs. $39,100)
- University of North Carolina at Greensboro students graduate with a $701 lower median federal student loan debt than URI graduates. ($22,737 vs. $23,438)
- UNCG graduates are paying $7 less per month on federal student loans than URI graduates. ($235 vs. $242)
- More URI 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/