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Overview |
UNCW | UVA | ||
| Location | Wilmington, NC | Charlottesville, VA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 17,843 | 26,082 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #377 | #59 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uncw.edu | virginia.edu | ||
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Costs |
UNCW | UVA | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,443 | $16,980 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,063 | $51,870 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,120 | $12,890 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,709 | $19,469 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,217 | $26,818 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 56% | 34% |
Admission |
UNCW | UVA | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 16,860 | 50,926 | ||
| Admitted | 11,605 | 9,503 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68.8% | 18.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.4% | 42.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 3.85 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 24/29 | 32/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1220/1370 | 1400/1540 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
UNCW | UVA | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UNCW | UVA | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 94% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,700 | $77,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $19,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $201 |
Diversity |
UNCW | UVA | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 6% |
Students |
UNCW | UVA | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 62% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | 33% | ||
Campus |
UNCW | UVA | ||
| 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 Virginia Main Campus is larger than than UNCW based on total student enrollment (26,082 students vs. 17,843 students)
UNCW vs. UVA Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UNCW or UVA?
- University of Virginia Main Campus is 282.2% more expensive to attend than UNCW for in-state tuition ($16,980.00 vs. $4,443.00)
- Out of state tuition is 172.1% higher at UVA than University of North Carolina at Wilmington ($51,870.00 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 UVA ($18,709 vs. $19,469)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of North Carolina at Wilmington are 6.4% lower than costs at University of Virginia Main Campus ($12,120 vs. $12,890)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of North Carolina at Wilmington than University of Virginia Main Campus (56% vs. 34%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Virginia Main Campus students is 331.4% larger than aid received University of North Carolina at Wilmington ($26,818 vs. $6,217)
UNCW vs. UVA Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UNCW or UVA? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UVA or UNCW .
- The average SAT score at University of Virginia Main Campus (1364) is 202 points higher than at UNCW (1162)
- Incoming UVA students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (31) than students at UNCW (25)
- Accepted freshman UVA students have a 0.29 point higher average high school GPA (3.85) than students at UNCW (3.56)
- UNCW has a higher acceptance rate (68.8%) than UVA (18.7%)
UNCW vs. UVA Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UNCW or UVA? 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 UVA and UNCW.
- The graduation rate at UVA is higher than University of North Carolina at Wilmington (94% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from University of Virginia Main Campus earn on average $32,500 more per year than UNCW graduates after ten years. ($77,200 vs. $44,700)
- University of Virginia Main Campus students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than UNCW graduates. ($19,500 vs. $20,500)
- UVA graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than UNCW graduates. ($201 vs. $211)
- More UVA graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UNCW students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/