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ASU UNC Charlotte UNC Chapel Hill ECU UNCG NC State WCU UD University of North Carolina at Asheville Auburn UofSC Coastal Carolina| University of North Carolina at Wilmington | Eastern Mennonite University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UNCW | EMU | ||
| Location | Wilmington, NC | Harrisonburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 17,843 | 1,334 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #377 | #215 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Mennonite Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uncw.edu | emu.edu | ||
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Costs |
UNCW | EMU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,443 | $40,590 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,063 | $40,590 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,120 | $12,240 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,709 | $23,783 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,217 | $30,460 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 56% | 96% |
Admission |
UNCW | EMU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 16,860 | 1,144 | ||
| Admitted | 11,605 | 1,138 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68.8% | 99.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.4% | 17.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/29 | 25/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1220/1370 | 1040/1590 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
UNCW | EMU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UNCW | EMU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 66% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,700 | $43,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $23,450 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $242 |
Diversity |
UNCW | EMU | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
UNCW | EMU | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | 27% | ||
Campus |
UNCW | EMU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of North Carolina at Wilmington is larger than than EMU based on total student enrollment (17,843 students vs. 1,334 students)
UNCW vs. EMU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UNCW or EMU?
- Eastern Mennonite University is 813.6% more expensive to attend than UNCW for in-state tuition ($40,590.00 vs. $4,443.00)
- Out of state tuition is 112.9% higher at EMU than University of North Carolina at Wilmington ($40,590.00 vs. $19,063.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of North Carolina at Wilmington than EMU ($18,709 vs. $23,783)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of North Carolina at Wilmington are 1% lower than costs at Eastern Mennonite University ($12,120 vs. $12,240)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Eastern Mennonite University than University of North Carolina at Wilmington (96% vs. 56%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Eastern Mennonite University students is 389.9% larger than aid received University of North Carolina at Wilmington ($30,460 vs. $6,217)
UNCW vs. EMU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UNCW or EMU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between EMU or UNCW .
- The average SAT score at University of North Carolina at Wilmington (1162) is 153 points higher than at EMU (1009)
- Incoming UNCW students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at EMU (22)
- Accepted freshman EMU students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at UNCW (3.56)
- EMU has a higher acceptance rate (99.5%) than UNCW (68.8%)
UNCW vs. EMU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UNCW or EMU? 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 EMU and UNCW.
- The graduation rate at UNCW is higher than Eastern Mennonite University (67% vs. 66%)
- Graduates from University of North Carolina at Wilmington earn on average $800 more per year than EMU graduates after ten years. ($44,700 vs. $43,900)
- University of North Carolina at Wilmington students graduate with a $2,950 lower median federal student loan debt than EMU graduates. ($20,500 vs. $23,450)
- UNCW graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than EMU graduates. ($211 vs. $242)
- More EMU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UNCW students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/