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Overview |
UNCW | VMI | ||
| Location | Wilmington, NC | Lexington, VA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 17,843 | 1,512 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #377 | #150 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uncw.edu | vmi.edu | ||
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Costs |
UNCW | VMI | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,443 | $9,782 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,063 | $39,590 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,120 | $10,674 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,709 | $18,129 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,217 | $19,111 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 56% | 69% |
Admission |
UNCW | VMI | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 16,860 | 1,192 | ||
| Admitted | 11,605 | 847 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68.8% | 71.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.4% | 42.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 3.65 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 24/29 | 22/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1220/1370 | 1105/1300 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
UNCW | VMI | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UNCW | VMI | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 69% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,700 | $62,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $258 |
Diversity |
UNCW | VMI | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 87% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 13% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
UNCW | VMI | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 63% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | 35% | ||
Campus |
UNCW | VMI | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of North Carolina at Wilmington is larger than than VMI based on total student enrollment (17,843 students vs. 1,512 students)
UNCW vs. VMI Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UNCW or VMI?
- Virginia Military Institute is 120.2% more expensive to attend than UNCW for in-state tuition ($9,782.00 vs. $4,443.00)
- Out of state tuition is 107.7% higher at VMI than University of North Carolina at Wilmington ($39,590.00 vs. $19,063.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Virginia Military Institute than UNCW ($18,129 vs. $18,709)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Virginia Military Institute are 13.5% lower than costs at University of North Carolina at Wilmington ($10,674 vs. $12,120)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Virginia Military Institute than University of North Carolina at Wilmington (69% vs. 56%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Virginia Military Institute students is 207.4% larger than aid received University of North Carolina at Wilmington ($19,111 vs. $6,217)
UNCW vs. VMI Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UNCW or VMI? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between VMI or UNCW .
- The average SAT score at University of North Carolina at Wilmington (1162) is 23 points higher than at VMI (1139)
- Incoming UNCW students have at the same average ACT score (25) as students at VMI (25)
- Accepted freshman VMI students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.65) than students at UNCW (3.56)
- VMI has a higher acceptance rate (71.1%) than UNCW (68.8%)
UNCW vs. VMI Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UNCW or VMI? 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 VMI and UNCW.
- The graduation rate at VMI is higher than University of North Carolina at Wilmington (69% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from Virginia Military Institute earn on average $17,400 more per year than UNCW graduates after ten years. ($62,100 vs. $44,700)
- University of North Carolina at Wilmington students graduate with a $4,500 lower median federal student loan debt than VMI graduates. ($20,500 vs. $25,000)
- UNCW graduates are paying $47 less per month on federal student loans than VMI graduates. ($211 vs. $258)
- More VMI graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UNCW students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/