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Overview |
UNCW | Virginia Tech | ||
| Location | Wilmington, NC | Blacksburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 17,843 | 38,170 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #377 | #142 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uncw.edu | vt.edu | ||
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Costs |
UNCW | Virginia Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,443 | $12,104 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,063 | $31,754 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,120 | $12,680 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,709 | $19,301 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,217 | $7,649 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 56% | 57% |
Admission |
UNCW | Virginia Tech | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 16,860 | 45,321 | ||
| Admitted | 11,605 | 25,825 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68.8% | 57% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.4% | 27.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 3.97 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 24/29 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1220/1370 | 1240/1430 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
UNCW | Virginia Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UNCW | Virginia Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 82% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,700 | $65,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $23,966 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $247 |
Diversity |
UNCW | Virginia Tech | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 57% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 43% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 3% |
Students |
UNCW | Virginia Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 64% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | 32% | ||
Campus |
UNCW | Virginia Tech | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Virginia Tech is larger than than UNCW based on total student enrollment (38,170 students vs. 17,843 students)
UNCW vs. Virginia Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UNCW or Virginia Tech?
- Virginia Tech is 172.4% more expensive to attend than UNCW for in-state tuition ($12,104.00 vs. $4,443.00)
- Out of state tuition is 66.6% higher at Virginia Tech than University of North Carolina at Wilmington ($31,754.00 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 Virginia Tech ($18,709 vs. $19,301)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of North Carolina at Wilmington are 4.6% lower than costs at Virginia Tech ($12,120 vs. $12,680)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Virginia Tech than University of North Carolina at Wilmington (57% vs. 56%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Virginia Tech students is 23% larger than aid received University of North Carolina at Wilmington ($7,649 vs. $6,217)
UNCW vs. Virginia Tech Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UNCW or Virginia Tech? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Virginia Tech or UNCW .
- The average SAT score at Virginia Tech (1210) is 48 points higher than at UNCW (1162)
- Accepted freshman Virginia Tech students have a 0.41 point higher average high school GPA (3.97) than students at UNCW (3.56)
- UNCW has a higher acceptance rate (68.8%) than Virginia Tech (57%)
UNCW vs. Virginia Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UNCW or Virginia Tech? 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 Virginia Tech and UNCW.
- The graduation rate at Virginia Tech is higher than University of North Carolina at Wilmington (82% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from Virginia Tech earn on average $20,300 more per year than UNCW graduates after ten years. ($65,000 vs. $44,700)
- University of North Carolina at Wilmington students graduate with a $3,466 lower median federal student loan debt than Virginia Tech graduates. ($20,500 vs. $23,966)
- UNCW graduates are paying $36 less per month on federal student loans than Virginia Tech graduates. ($211 vs. $247)
- More Virginia Tech graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UNCW students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/