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Overview |
UNCW | PC | ||
| Location | Wilmington, NC | Clinton, SC | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 17,987 | 1,136 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #390 | #371 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uncw.edu | presby.edu | ||
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Costs |
UNCW | PC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,443 | $40,200 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,111 | $40,200 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,605 | $12,713 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,606 | $20,058 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,516 | $37,241 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 54% | 100% |
Admission |
UNCW | PC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 17,370 | 3,359 | ||
| Admitted | 12,856 | 2,430 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74% | 72.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21% | 10.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 24/28 | 22/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1220/1360 | 1080/1280 | ||
| 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 | Sep 21, 2025 |
Academics |
UNCW | PC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UNCW | PC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,700 | $47,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $26,108 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $269 |
Diversity |
UNCW | PC | ||
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| % Men | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 14% | 17% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
UNCW | PC | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 22% | 46% | ||
Campus |
UNCW | PC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of North Carolina at Wilmington is larger than than PC based on total student enrollment (17,987 students vs. 1,136 students)
UNCW vs. PC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UNCW or PC?
- Presbyterian College is 804.8% more expensive to attend than UNCW for in-state tuition ($40,200.00 vs. $4,443.00)
- Out of state tuition is 99.9% higher at PC than University of North Carolina at Wilmington ($40,200.00 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 PC ($18,606 vs. $20,058)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of North Carolina at Wilmington are 0.9% lower than costs at Presbyterian College ($12,605 vs. $12,713)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Presbyterian College than University of North Carolina at Wilmington (100% vs. 54%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Presbyterian College students is 471.5% larger than aid received University of North Carolina at Wilmington ($37,241 vs. $6,516)
UNCW vs. PC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UNCW or PC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between PC or UNCW .
- The average SAT score at University of North Carolina at Wilmington (1162) is 80 points higher than at PC (1082)
- Incoming UNCW students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at PC (24)
- Accepted freshman PC students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at UNCW (3.56)
- UNCW has a higher acceptance rate (74%) than PC (72.3%)
UNCW vs. PC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UNCW or PC? 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 PC and UNCW.
- The graduation rate at PC is higher than University of North Carolina at Wilmington (68% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from Presbyterian College earn on average $3,000 more per year than UNCW graduates after ten years. ($47,700 vs. $44,700)
- University of North Carolina at Wilmington students graduate with a $5,608 lower median federal student loan debt than PC graduates. ($20,500 vs. $26,108)
- UNCW graduates are paying $58 less per month on federal student loans than PC graduates. ($211 vs. $269)
- More PC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UNCW students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/