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Overview |
UNCW | OSU | ||
| Location | Wilmington, NC | Corvallis, OR | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 17,843 | 34,292 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #377 | #363 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uncw.edu | oregonstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
UNCW | OSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,443 | $10,425 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,063 | $31,200 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,120 | $14,238 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,709 | $21,163 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,217 | $9,260 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 56% | 88% |
Admission |
UNCW | OSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 16,860 | 25,651 | ||
| Admitted | 11,605 | 21,169 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68.8% | 82.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.4% | 21.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/29 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1220/1370 | 1120/1370 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
UNCW | OSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UNCW | OSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,700 | $53,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $23,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $242 |
Diversity |
UNCW | OSU | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 51% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 49% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 7% | ||
| % International | 1% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
UNCW | OSU | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | 41% | ||
Campus |
UNCW | OSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Oregon State University is larger than than UNCW based on total student enrollment (34,292 students vs. 17,843 students)
UNCW vs. OSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UNCW or OSU?
- Oregon State University is 134.6% more expensive to attend than UNCW for in-state tuition ($10,425.00 vs. $4,443.00)
- Out of state tuition is 63.7% higher at OSU than University of North Carolina at Wilmington ($31,200.00 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 OSU ($18,709 vs. $21,163)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of North Carolina at Wilmington are 17.5% lower than costs at Oregon State University ($12,120 vs. $14,238)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Oregon State University than University of North Carolina at Wilmington (88% vs. 56%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Oregon State University students is 48.9% larger than aid received University of North Carolina at Wilmington ($9,260 vs. $6,217)
UNCW vs. OSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UNCW or OSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between OSU or UNCW .
- The average SAT score at University of North Carolina at Wilmington (1162) is 49 points higher than at OSU (1113)
- Incoming UNCW students have at the same average ACT score (25) as students at OSU (25)
- Accepted freshman OSU students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at UNCW (3.56)
- OSU has a higher acceptance rate (82.5%) than UNCW (68.8%)
UNCW vs. OSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UNCW or OSU? 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 OSU and UNCW.
- The graduation rate at UNCW is higher than Oregon State University (67% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from Oregon State University earn on average $9,200 more per year than UNCW graduates after ten years. ($53,900 vs. $44,700)
- University of North Carolina at Wilmington students graduate with a $3,000 lower median federal student loan debt than OSU graduates. ($20,500 vs. $23,500)
- UNCW graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than OSU graduates. ($211 vs. $242)
- More OSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UNCW students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/