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Overview |
UNCW | UofSC | ||
| Location | Wilmington, NC | Columbia, SC | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 17,843 | 35,653 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #377 | #208 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uncw.edu | sc.edu | ||
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Costs |
UNCW | UofSC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,443 | $12,288 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,063 | $33,528 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,120 | $11,780 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,709 | $22,427 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,217 | $6,880 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 56% | 98% |
Admission |
UNCW | UofSC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 16,860 | 42,188 | ||
| Admitted | 11,605 | 27,022 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68.8% | 64.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.4% | 24.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 3.69 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 24/29 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1220/1370 | 1180/1380 | ||
| 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 | Dec 1, 2024 |
Academics |
UNCW | UofSC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UNCW | UofSC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 70% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,700 | $51,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $240 |
Diversity |
UNCW | UofSC | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
UNCW | UofSC | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 52% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | 47% | ||
Campus |
UNCW | UofSC | ||
| 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 South Carolina Columbia is larger than than UNCW based on total student enrollment (35,653 students vs. 17,843 students)
UNCW vs. UofSC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UNCW or UofSC?
- University of South Carolina Columbia is 176.6% more expensive to attend than UNCW for in-state tuition ($12,288.00 vs. $4,443.00)
- Out of state tuition is 75.9% higher at UofSC than University of North Carolina at Wilmington ($33,528.00 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 UofSC ($18,709 vs. $22,427)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of South Carolina Columbia are 2.9% lower than costs at University of North Carolina at Wilmington ($11,780 vs. $12,120)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of South Carolina Columbia than University of North Carolina at Wilmington (98% vs. 56%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of South Carolina Columbia students is 10.7% larger than aid received University of North Carolina at Wilmington ($6,880 vs. $6,217)
UNCW vs. UofSC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UNCW or UofSC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UofSC or UNCW .
- The average SAT score at University of South Carolina Columbia (1220) is 58 points higher than at UNCW (1162)
- Incoming UofSC students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at UNCW (25)
- Accepted freshman UofSC students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.69) than students at UNCW (3.56)
- UNCW has a higher acceptance rate (68.8%) than UofSC (64.1%)
UNCW vs. UofSC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UNCW or UofSC? 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 UofSC and UNCW.
- The graduation rate at UofSC is higher than University of North Carolina at Wilmington (70% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from University of South Carolina Columbia earn on average $7,000 more per year than UNCW graduates after ten years. ($51,700 vs. $44,700)
- University of North Carolina at Wilmington students graduate with a $2,750 lower median federal student loan debt than UofSC graduates. ($20,500 vs. $23,250)
- UNCW graduates are paying $29 less per month on federal student loans than UofSC graduates. ($211 vs. $240)
- More UofSC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UNCW students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/