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Overview |
UNCW | UC | ||
| Location | Wilmington, NC | Cincinnati, OH | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 17,843 | 41,155 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #377 | #413 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uncw.edu | uc.edu | ||
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Costs |
UNCW | UC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,443 | $11,498 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,063 | $26,862 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,120 | $12,852 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,709 | $20,149 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,217 | $8,733 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 56% | 64% |
Admission |
UNCW | UC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 16,860 | 29,025 | ||
| Admitted | 11,605 | 25,024 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68.8% | 86.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.4% | 25.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 3.69 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/29 | 24/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1220/1370 | 1160/1360 | ||
| 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, 2025 | Mar 1, 2025 |
Academics |
UNCW | UC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UNCW | UC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,700 | $45,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $23,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $237 |
Diversity |
UNCW | UC | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 4% |
Students |
UNCW | UC | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | 17% | ||
Campus |
UNCW | UC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Cincinnati Main Campus is larger than than UNCW based on total student enrollment (41,155 students vs. 17,843 students)
UNCW vs. UC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UNCW or UC?
- University of Cincinnati Main Campus is 158.8% more expensive to attend than UNCW for in-state tuition ($11,498.00 vs. $4,443.00)
- Out of state tuition is 40.9% higher at UC than University of North Carolina at Wilmington ($26,862.00 vs. $19,063.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of North Carolina at Wilmington than UC ($18,709 vs. $20,149)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of North Carolina at Wilmington are 6% lower than costs at University of Cincinnati Main Campus ($12,120 vs. $12,852)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Cincinnati Main Campus than University of North Carolina at Wilmington (64% vs. 56%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Cincinnati Main Campus students is 40.5% larger than aid received University of North Carolina at Wilmington ($8,733 vs. $6,217)
UNCW vs. UC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UNCW or UC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UC or UNCW .
- The average SAT score at University of Cincinnati Main Campus (1165) is 3 points higher than at UNCW (1162)
- Incoming UC students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at UNCW (25)
- Accepted freshman UC students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.69) than students at UNCW (3.56)
- UC has a higher acceptance rate (86.2%) than UNCW (68.8%)
UNCW vs. UC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UNCW or UC? 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 UC and UNCW.
- The graduation rate at UNCW is higher than University of Cincinnati Main Campus (67% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from University of Cincinnati Main Campus earn on average $900 more per year than UNCW graduates after ten years. ($45,600 vs. $44,700)
- University of North Carolina at Wilmington students graduate with a $2,500 lower median federal student loan debt than UC graduates. ($20,500 vs. $23,000)
- UNCW graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than UC graduates. ($211 vs. $237)
- More UNCW graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UC students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/