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Overview |
UNCW | Old Dominion | ||
| Location | Wilmington, NC | Norfolk, VA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 17,987 | 22,541 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #390 | #558 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uncw.edu | odu.edu | ||
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Costs |
UNCW | Old Dominion | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,443 | $7,590 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,111 | $27,465 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,605 | $14,592 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,606 | $16,150 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,516 | $10,006 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 54% | 94% |
Admission |
UNCW | Old Dominion | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 17,370 | 15,216 | ||
| Admitted | 12,856 | 13,773 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74% | 90.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21% | 19.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/28 | 22/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1220/1360 | 1110/1290 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2026 | Feb 1, 2026 |
Academics |
UNCW | Old Dominion | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UNCW | Old Dominion | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,700 | $47,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $23,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $242 |
Diversity |
UNCW | Old Dominion | ||
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| % Men | 5% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 14% | 13% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 47% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 27% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 6% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 6% |
Students |
UNCW | Old Dominion | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 22% | 6% | ||
Campus |
UNCW | Old Dominion | ||
| 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
- Old Dominion University is larger than than UNCW based on total student enrollment (22,541 students vs. 17,987 students)
UNCW vs. Old Dominion Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UNCW or Old Dominion?
- Old Dominion University is 70.8% more expensive to attend than UNCW for in-state tuition ($7,590.00 vs. $4,443.00)
- Out of state tuition is 36.6% higher at Old Dominion than University of North Carolina at Wilmington ($27,465.00 vs. $20,111.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Old Dominion University than UNCW ($16,150 vs. $18,606)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of North Carolina at Wilmington are 15.8% lower than costs at Old Dominion University ($12,605 vs. $14,592)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Old Dominion University than University of North Carolina at Wilmington (94% vs. 54%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Old Dominion University students is 53.6% larger than aid received University of North Carolina at Wilmington ($10,006 vs. $6,516)
UNCW vs. Old Dominion Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UNCW or Old Dominion? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Old Dominion or UNCW .
- The average SAT score at University of North Carolina at Wilmington (1162) is 142 points higher than at Old Dominion (1020)
- Incoming UNCW students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Old Dominion (21)
- Accepted freshman UNCW students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at Old Dominion (3.3)
- Old Dominion has a higher acceptance rate (90.5%) than UNCW (74%)
UNCW vs. Old Dominion Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UNCW or Old Dominion? 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 Old Dominion and UNCW.
- The graduation rate at UNCW is higher than Old Dominion University (67% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Old Dominion University earn on average $2,900 more per year than UNCW graduates after ten years. ($47,600 vs. $44,700)
- University of North Carolina at Wilmington students graduate with a $3,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Old Dominion graduates. ($20,500 vs. $23,500)
- UNCW graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than Old Dominion graduates. ($211 vs. $242)
- More UNCW graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Old Dominion students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/