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Overview |
UNCG | UofSC | ||
| Location | Greensboro, NC | Columbia, SC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 17,978 | 35,653 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #671 | #208 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uncg.edu | sc.edu | ||
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Costs |
UNCG | UofSC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,422 | $12,288 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,581 | $33,528 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,924 | $11,780 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,979 | $22,427 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,257 | $6,880 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 82% | 98% |
Admission |
UNCG | UofSC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,515 | 42,188 | ||
| Admitted | 10,587 | 27,022 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.9% | 64.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.1% | 24.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.59 | 3.69 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/27 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1110/1280 | 1180/1380 | ||
| 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 | Dec 1, 2024 |
Academics |
UNCG | UofSC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UNCG | UofSC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 70% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,100 | $51,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,737 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $235 | $240 |
Diversity |
UNCG | UofSC | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 28% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
UNCG | UofSC | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 52% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 47% | ||
Campus |
UNCG | UofSC | ||
| 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 South Carolina Columbia is larger than than UNCG based on total student enrollment (35,653 students vs. 17,978 students)
UNCG vs. UofSC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UNCG or UofSC?
- University of South Carolina Columbia is 177.9% more expensive to attend than UNCG for in-state tuition ($12,288.00 vs. $4,422.00)
- Out of state tuition is 71.2% higher at UofSC than University of North Carolina at Greensboro ($33,528.00 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 UofSC ($10,979 vs. $22,427)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of North Carolina at Greensboro are 18.7% lower than costs at University of South Carolina Columbia ($9,924 vs. $11,780)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of South Carolina Columbia than University of North Carolina at Greensboro (98% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of North Carolina at Greensboro students is 20% larger than aid received University of South Carolina Columbia ($8,257 vs. $6,880)
UNCG vs. UofSC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UNCG or UofSC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UofSC or UNCG .
- The average SAT score at University of South Carolina Columbia (1220) is 185 points higher than at UNCG (1035)
- Incoming UofSC students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at UNCG (23)
- Accepted freshman UofSC 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 (91.9%) than UofSC (64.1%)
UNCG vs. UofSC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UNCG or UofSC? 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 UofSC and UNCG.
- The graduation rate at UofSC is higher than University of North Carolina at Greensboro (70% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from University of South Carolina Columbia earn on average $12,600 more per year than UNCG graduates after ten years. ($51,700 vs. $39,100)
- University of North Carolina at Greensboro students graduate with a $513 lower median federal student loan debt than UofSC graduates. ($22,737 vs. $23,250)
- UNCG graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than UofSC graduates. ($235 vs. $240)
- More UofSC 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/