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Overview |
UNCW | Miami | ||
| Location | Wilmington, NC | Oxford, OH | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 17,987 | 18,618 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #390 | #284 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uncw.edu | muohio.edu | ||
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Costs |
UNCW | Miami | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,443 | $14,635 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,111 | $36,851 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,605 | $16,714 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,606 | $27,928 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,516 | $12,685 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 54% | 95% |
Admission |
UNCW | Miami | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 17,370 | 34,498 | ||
| Admitted | 12,856 | 28,319 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74% | 82.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21% | 13.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 3.85 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/28 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1220/1360 | 1210/1380 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2026 | Feb 1, 2026 |
Academics |
UNCW | Miami | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UNCW | Miami | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 81% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,700 | $54,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $24,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $255 |
Diversity |
UNCW | Miami | ||
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| % Men | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 14% | 8% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
UNCW | Miami | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 63% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 22% | 36% | ||
Campus |
UNCW | Miami | ||
| 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
- Miami University is larger than than UNCW based on total student enrollment (18,618 students vs. 17,987 students)
UNCW vs. Miami Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UNCW or Miami?
- Miami University is 229.4% more expensive to attend than UNCW for in-state tuition ($14,635.00 vs. $4,443.00)
- Out of state tuition is 83.2% higher at Miami than University of North Carolina at Wilmington ($36,851.00 vs. $20,111.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of North Carolina at Wilmington than Miami ($18,606 vs. $27,928)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of North Carolina at Wilmington are 32.6% lower than costs at Miami University ($12,605 vs. $16,714)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Miami University than University of North Carolina at Wilmington (95% vs. 54%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Miami University students is 94.7% larger than aid received University of North Carolina at Wilmington ($12,685 vs. $6,516)
UNCW vs. Miami Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UNCW or Miami? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Miami or UNCW .
- The average SAT score at Miami University (1259) is 97 points higher than at UNCW (1162)
- Incoming Miami students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at UNCW (25)
- Accepted freshman Miami students have a 0.29 point higher average high school GPA (3.85) than students at UNCW (3.56)
- Miami has a higher acceptance rate (82.1%) than UNCW (74%)
UNCW vs. Miami Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UNCW or Miami? 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 Miami and UNCW.
- The graduation rate at Miami is higher than University of North Carolina at Wilmington (81% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from Miami University earn on average $9,600 more per year than UNCW graduates after ten years. ($54,300 vs. $44,700)
- University of North Carolina at Wilmington students graduate with a $4,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Miami graduates. ($20,500 vs. $24,750)
- UNCW graduates are paying $44 less per month on federal student loans than Miami graduates. ($211 vs. $255)
- More UNCW graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Miami students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/