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ASU UNC Charlotte CU Boulder UNC Chapel Hill ECU BYU UNCG NC State Utah State University MSU WCU UD| University of North Carolina at Wilmington | University of Utah | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UNCW | Utah | ||
| Location | Wilmington, NC | Salt Lake City, UT | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 17,987 | 35,260 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #390 | #240 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uncw.edu | utah.edu | ||
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Costs |
UNCW | Utah | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,443 | $8,175 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,111 | $28,697 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,605 | $12,398 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,606 | $13,341 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,516 | $12,148 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 54% | 73% |
Admission |
UNCW | Utah | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 17,370 | 22,996 | ||
| Admitted | 12,856 | 20,046 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74% | 87.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21% | 27.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 3.64 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/28 | 22/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1220/1360 | 1180/1398 | ||
| 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 | Apr 1, 2025 |
Academics |
UNCW | Utah | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UNCW | Utah | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,700 | $61,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $15,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $155 |
Diversity |
UNCW | Utah | ||
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| % Men | 5% | 12% | ||
| % Women | 14% | 12% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
UNCW | Utah | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 22% | 36% | ||
Campus |
UNCW | Utah | ||
| 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 Utah is larger than than UNCW based on total student enrollment (35,260 students vs. 17,987 students)
UNCW vs. Utah Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UNCW or Utah?
- University of Utah is 84% more expensive to attend than UNCW for in-state tuition ($8,175.00 vs. $4,443.00)
- Out of state tuition is 42.7% higher at Utah than University of North Carolina at Wilmington ($28,697.00 vs. $20,111.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Utah than UNCW ($13,341 vs. $18,606)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Utah are 1.7% lower than costs at University of North Carolina at Wilmington ($12,398 vs. $12,605)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Utah than University of North Carolina at Wilmington (73% vs. 54%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Utah students is 86.4% larger than aid received University of North Carolina at Wilmington ($12,148 vs. $6,516)
UNCW vs. Utah Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UNCW or Utah? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Utah or UNCW .
- The average SAT score at University of North Carolina at Wilmington (1162) is 32 points higher than at Utah (1130)
- Incoming UNCW students have at the same average ACT score (25) as students at Utah (25)
- Accepted freshman Utah students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.64) than students at UNCW (3.56)
- Utah has a higher acceptance rate (87.2%) than UNCW (74%)
UNCW vs. Utah Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UNCW or Utah? 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 Utah and UNCW.
- The graduation rate at UNCW is higher than University of Utah (67% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from University of Utah earn on average $16,600 more per year than UNCW graduates after ten years. ($61,300 vs. $44,700)
- University of Utah students graduate with a $5,500 lower median federal student loan debt than UNCW graduates. ($15,000 vs. $20,500)
- Utah graduates are paying $56 less per month on federal student loans than UNCW graduates. ($155 vs. $211)
- More Utah graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UNCW students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/