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ASU UNC Charlotte UNC Chapel Hill ECU UNCG NC State WCU Randolph-Macon UD University of North Carolina at Asheville Auburn UofSC| University of North Carolina at Wilmington | Roanoke College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UNCW | Roanoke College | ||
| Location | Wilmington, NC | Salem, VA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 17,987 | 1,835 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #390 | #361 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uncw.edu | roanoke.edu | ||
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Costs |
UNCW | Roanoke College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,443 | $34,820 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,111 | $34,820 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,605 | $15,366 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,606 | $27,695 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,516 | $26,341 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 54% | 100% |
Admission |
UNCW | Roanoke College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 17,370 | 6,829 | ||
| Admitted | 12,856 | 5,468 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74% | 80.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21% | 9.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/28 | 22/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1220/1360 | 1090/1270 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
UNCW | Roanoke College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UNCW | Roanoke College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 69% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,700 | $51,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $279 |
Diversity |
UNCW | Roanoke College | ||
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| % Men | 5% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 14% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
UNCW | Roanoke College | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 22% | 40% | ||
Campus |
UNCW | Roanoke College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of North Carolina at Wilmington is larger than than Roanoke College based on total student enrollment (17,987 students vs. 1,835 students)
UNCW vs. Roanoke College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UNCW or Roanoke College?
- Roanoke College is 683.7% more expensive to attend than UNCW for in-state tuition ($34,820.00 vs. $4,443.00)
- Out of state tuition is 73.1% higher at Roanoke College than University of North Carolina at Wilmington ($34,820.00 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 Roanoke College ($18,606 vs. $27,695)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of North Carolina at Wilmington are 21.9% lower than costs at Roanoke College ($12,605 vs. $15,366)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Roanoke College than University of North Carolina at Wilmington (100% vs. 54%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Roanoke College students is 304.3% larger than aid received University of North Carolina at Wilmington ($26,341 vs. $6,516)
UNCW vs. Roanoke College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UNCW or Roanoke College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Roanoke College or UNCW .
- The average SAT score at University of North Carolina at Wilmington (1162) is 70 points higher than at Roanoke College (1092)
- Incoming UNCW students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Roanoke College (24)
- Accepted freshman UNCW students have at the same average high school GPA (3.56) as students at Roanoke College (3.56)
- Roanoke College has a higher acceptance rate (80.1%) than UNCW (74%)
UNCW vs. Roanoke College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UNCW or Roanoke College? 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 Roanoke College and UNCW.
- The graduation rate at Roanoke College is higher than University of North Carolina at Wilmington (69% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from Roanoke College earn on average $6,500 more per year than UNCW graduates after ten years. ($51,200 vs. $44,700)
- University of North Carolina at Wilmington students graduate with a $6,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Roanoke College graduates. ($20,500 vs. $27,000)
- UNCW graduates are paying $68 less per month on federal student loans than Roanoke College graduates. ($211 vs. $279)
- More Roanoke College 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/