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Overview |
UNCG | WCU | ||
| Location | Greensboro, NC | Cullowhee, NC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 17,978 | 11,635 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #671 | #763 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uncg.edu | wcu.edu | ||
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Costs |
UNCG | WCU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,422 | $1,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,581 | $5,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,924 | $11,173 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,979 | $13,022 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,257 | $4,526 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 82% | 99% |
Admission |
UNCG | WCU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,515 | 17,917 | ||
| Admitted | 10,587 | 15,201 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.9% | 84.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.1% | 12.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.59 | 3.44 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/27 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1110/1280 | 1020/1240 | ||
| 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 | Mar 1, 2025 |
Academics |
UNCG | WCU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UNCG | WCU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,100 | $39,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,737 | $22,010 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $235 | $227 |
Diversity |
UNCG | WCU | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 28% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
UNCG | WCU | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 18% | ||
Campus |
UNCG | WCU | ||
| 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 WCU based on total student enrollment (17,978 students vs. 11,635 students)
UNCG vs. WCU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UNCG or WCU?
- University of North Carolina at Greensboro is 342.2% more expensive to attend than WCU for in-state tuition ($4,422.00 vs. $1,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 291.6% higher at UNCG than Western Carolina University ($19,581.00 vs. $5,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of North Carolina at Greensboro than WCU ($10,979 vs. $13,022)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of North Carolina at Greensboro are 12.6% lower than costs at Western Carolina University ($9,924 vs. $11,173)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Western Carolina University than University of North Carolina at Greensboro (99% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of North Carolina at Greensboro students is 82.4% larger than aid received Western Carolina University ($8,257 vs. $4,526)
UNCG vs. WCU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UNCG or WCU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WCU or UNCG .
- The average SAT score at University of North Carolina at Greensboro (1035) is 3 points higher than at WCU (1032)
- Incoming UNCG students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at WCU (22)
- Accepted freshman UNCG students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at WCU (3.44)
- UNCG has a higher acceptance rate (91.9%) than WCU (84.8%)
UNCG vs. WCU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UNCG or WCU? 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 WCU and UNCG.
- The graduation rate at UNCG is higher than Western Carolina University (53% vs. 50%)
- Graduates of University of North Carolina at Greensboro and WCU have equivalent average earnings after ten years ($39,100 vs. $39,100)
- Western Carolina University students graduate with a $727 lower median federal student loan debt than UNCG graduates. ($22,010 vs. $22,737)
- WCU graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than UNCG graduates. ($227 vs. $235)
- More WCU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UNCG students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/