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Overview |
UNCW | Queens | ||
| Location | Wilmington, NC | Charlotte, NC | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 17,987 | 1,846 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #390 | #286 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uncw.edu | queens.edu | ||
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Costs |
UNCW | Queens | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,443 | $40,790 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,111 | $40,790 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,605 | $16,488 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,606 | $27,178 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,516 | $29,713 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 54% | 99% |
Admission |
UNCW | Queens | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 17,370 | 4,357 | ||
| Admitted | 12,856 | 2,949 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74% | 67.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21% | 13.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 24/28 | 24/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1220/1360 | 1110/1300 | ||
| 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 7, 2025 |
Academics |
UNCW | Queens | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UNCW | Queens | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,700 | $44,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $268 |
Diversity |
UNCW | Queens | ||
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| % Men | 5% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 14% | 18% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 17% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 8% |
Students |
UNCW | Queens | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 44% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 22% | 37% | ||
Campus |
UNCW | Queens | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of North Carolina at Wilmington is larger than than Queens based on total student enrollment (17,987 students vs. 1,846 students)
UNCW vs. Queens Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UNCW or Queens?
- Queens University of Charlotte is 818.1% more expensive to attend than UNCW for in-state tuition ($40,790.00 vs. $4,443.00)
- Out of state tuition is 102.8% higher at Queens than University of North Carolina at Wilmington ($40,790.00 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 Queens ($18,606 vs. $27,178)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of North Carolina at Wilmington are 30.8% lower than costs at Queens University of Charlotte ($12,605 vs. $16,488)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Queens University of Charlotte than University of North Carolina at Wilmington (99% vs. 54%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Queens University of Charlotte students is 356% larger than aid received University of North Carolina at Wilmington ($29,713 vs. $6,516)
UNCW vs. Queens Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UNCW or Queens? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Queens or UNCW .
- The average SAT score at University of North Carolina at Wilmington (1162) is 98 points higher than at Queens (1064)
- Incoming UNCW students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Queens (24)
- Accepted freshman UNCW students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at Queens (3.41)
- UNCW has a higher acceptance rate (74%) than Queens (67.7%)
UNCW vs. Queens Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UNCW or Queens? 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 Queens and UNCW.
- The graduation rate at UNCW is higher than Queens University of Charlotte (67% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from University of North Carolina at Wilmington earn on average $600 more per year than Queens graduates after ten years. ($44,700 vs. $44,100)
- University of North Carolina at Wilmington students graduate with a $5,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Queens graduates. ($20,500 vs. $26,000)
- UNCW graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than Queens graduates. ($211 vs. $268)
- More UNCW graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Queens students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/