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Overview |
UNCW | Texas A&M | ||
| Location | Wilmington, NC | College Station, TX | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 17,987 | 76,633 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #390 | #121 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uncw.edu | tamu.edu | ||
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Costs |
UNCW | Texas A&M | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,443 | $9,199 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,111 | $36,428 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,605 | $13,154 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,606 | $21,610 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,516 | $11,607 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 54% | 61% |
Admission |
UNCW | Texas A&M | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 17,370 | 50,832 | ||
| Admitted | 12,856 | 32,149 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74% | 63.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21% | 42.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 24/28 | 25/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1220/1360 | 1140/1380 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2025 | Dec 1, 2024 |
Academics |
UNCW | Texas A&M | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UNCW | Texas A&M | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 81% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,700 | $65,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $18,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $193 |
Diversity |
UNCW | Texas A&M | ||
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| % Men | 5% | 11% | ||
| % Women | 14% | 10% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 22% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
UNCW | Texas A&M | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 94% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 22% | 5% | ||
Campus |
UNCW | Texas A&M | ||
| 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
- Texas A&M University College Station is larger than than UNCW based on total student enrollment (76,633 students vs. 17,987 students)
UNCW vs. Texas A&M Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UNCW or Texas A&M?
- Texas A&M University College Station is 107% more expensive to attend than UNCW for in-state tuition ($9,199.00 vs. $4,443.00)
- Out of state tuition is 81.1% higher at Texas A&M than University of North Carolina at Wilmington ($36,428.00 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 Texas A&M ($18,606 vs. $21,610)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of North Carolina at Wilmington are 4.4% lower than costs at Texas A&M University College Station ($12,605 vs. $13,154)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Texas A&M University College Station than University of North Carolina at Wilmington (61% vs. 54%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Texas A&M University College Station students is 78.1% larger than aid received University of North Carolina at Wilmington ($11,607 vs. $6,516)
UNCW vs. Texas A&M Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UNCW or Texas A&M? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Texas A&M or UNCW .
- The average SAT score at Texas A&M University College Station (1212) is 50 points higher than at UNCW (1162)
- Incoming Texas A&M students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at UNCW (25)
- Accepted freshman Texas A&M students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.68) than students at UNCW (3.56)
- UNCW has a higher acceptance rate (74%) than Texas A&M (63.2%)
UNCW vs. Texas A&M Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UNCW or Texas A&M? 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 Texas A&M and UNCW.
- The graduation rate at Texas A&M is higher than University of North Carolina at Wilmington (81% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from Texas A&M University College Station earn on average $20,900 more per year than UNCW graduates after ten years. ($65,600 vs. $44,700)
- Texas A&M University College Station students graduate with a $1,750 lower median federal student loan debt than UNCW graduates. ($18,750 vs. $20,500)
- Texas A&M graduates are paying $18 less per month on federal student loans than UNCW graduates. ($193 vs. $211)
- More Texas A&M graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UNCW students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/