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Overview |
UNCW | UO | ||
| Location | Wilmington, NC | Eugene, OR | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 17,987 | 23,786 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #390 | #340 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uncw.edu | uoregon.edu | ||
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Costs |
UNCW | UO | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,443 | $13,014 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,111 | $40,647 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,605 | $15,840 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,606 | $23,917 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,516 | $8,547 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 54% | 85% |
Admission |
UNCW | UO | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 17,370 | 39,400 | ||
| Admitted | 12,856 | 33,532 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74% | 85.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21% | 15% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 3.73 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/28 | 22/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1220/1360 | 1130/1360 | ||
| 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, 2026 | Jan 15, 2026 |
Academics |
UNCW | UO | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UNCW | UO | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 66% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,700 | $49,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $21,101 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $218 |
Diversity |
UNCW | UO | ||
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| % Men | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Women | 14% | 9% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 7% | ||
| % International | 1% | 14% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
UNCW | UO | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 47% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 22% | 51% | ||
Campus |
UNCW | UO | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Oregon is larger than than UNCW based on total student enrollment (23,786 students vs. 17,987 students)
UNCW vs. UO Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UNCW or UO?
- University of Oregon is 192.9% more expensive to attend than UNCW for in-state tuition ($13,014.00 vs. $4,443.00)
- Out of state tuition is 102.1% higher at UO than University of North Carolina at Wilmington ($40,647.00 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 UO ($18,606 vs. $23,917)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of North Carolina at Wilmington are 25.7% lower than costs at University of Oregon ($12,605 vs. $15,840)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Oregon than University of North Carolina at Wilmington (85% vs. 54%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Oregon students is 31.2% larger than aid received University of North Carolina at Wilmington ($8,547 vs. $6,516)
UNCW vs. UO Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UNCW or UO? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UO or UNCW .
- The average SAT score at University of North Carolina at Wilmington (1162) is 43 points higher than at UO (1119)
- Incoming UNCW students have at the same average ACT score (25) as students at UO (25)
- Accepted freshman UO students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at UNCW (3.56)
- UO has a higher acceptance rate (85.1%) than UNCW (74%)
UNCW vs. UO Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UNCW or UO? 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 UO and UNCW.
- The graduation rate at UNCW is higher than University of Oregon (67% vs. 66%)
- Graduates from University of Oregon earn on average $4,300 more per year than UNCW graduates after ten years. ($49,000 vs. $44,700)
- University of North Carolina at Wilmington students graduate with a $601 lower median federal student loan debt than UO graduates. ($20,500 vs. $21,101)
- UNCW graduates are paying $7 less per month on federal student loans than UO graduates. ($211 vs. $218)
- More UNCW graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UO students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/