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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 | Patrick Henry College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UNCW | PHC | ||
| Location | Wilmington, NC | Purcellville, Virginia | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 17,987 | 408 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #390 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Non-Denominational | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uncw.edu | phc.edu | ||
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Costs |
UNCW | PHC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,443 | $28,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,111 | $28,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,605 | $11,020 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,606 | $25,128 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,516 | $13,798 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 54% | 98% |
Admission |
UNCW | PHC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 17,370 | 222 | ||
| Admitted | 12,856 | 182 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74% | 82% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21% | 53.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 3.83 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/28 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1220/1360 | 1220/1430 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2026 | Jul 15, 2026 |
Academics |
UNCW | PHC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UNCW | PHC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,700 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | N/A |
Diversity |
UNCW | PHC | ||
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| % Men | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 14% | 3% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | - | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 0% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
UNCW | PHC | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 16% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 22% | 83% | ||
Campus |
UNCW | PHC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of North Carolina at Wilmington is larger than than PHC based on total student enrollment (17,987 students vs. 408 students)
UNCW vs. PHC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UNCW or PHC?
- Patrick Henry College is 539.2% more expensive to attend than UNCW for in-state tuition ($28,400.00 vs. $4,443.00)
- Out of state tuition is 41.2% higher at PHC than University of North Carolina at Wilmington ($28,400.00 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 PHC ($18,606 vs. $25,128)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Patrick Henry College are 14.4% lower than costs at University of North Carolina at Wilmington ($11,020 vs. $12,605)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Patrick Henry College than University of North Carolina at Wilmington (98% vs. 54%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Patrick Henry College students is 111.8% larger than aid received University of North Carolina at Wilmington ($13,798 vs. $6,516)
UNCW vs. PHC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UNCW or PHC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between PHC or UNCW .
- Accepted freshman PHC students have a 0.27 point higher average high school GPA (3.83) than students at UNCW (3.56)
- PHC has a higher acceptance rate (82%) than UNCW (74%)
UNCW vs. PHC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UNCW or PHC? 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 PHC and UNCW.
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/