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Overview |
UNCW | VWC | ||
| Location | Wilmington, NC | Norfolk, VA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 17,843 | 1,538 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #377 | #631 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uncw.edu | vwc.edu | ||
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Costs |
UNCW | VWC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,443 | $36,010 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,063 | $36,010 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,120 | $11,070 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,709 | $23,046 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,217 | $27,568 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 56% | 100% |
Admission |
UNCW | VWC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 16,860 | 1,718 | ||
| Admitted | 11,605 | 1,399 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68.8% | 81.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.4% | 20.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/29 | 27/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1220/1370 | 1190/1365 | ||
| 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 | VWC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UNCW | VWC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,700 | $41,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $279 |
Diversity |
UNCW | VWC | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 54% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 24% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 6% |
Students |
UNCW | VWC | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | 26% | ||
Campus |
UNCW | VWC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of North Carolina at Wilmington is larger than than VWC based on total student enrollment (17,843 students vs. 1,538 students)
UNCW vs. VWC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UNCW or VWC?
- Virginia Wesleyan College is 710.5% more expensive to attend than UNCW for in-state tuition ($36,010.00 vs. $4,443.00)
- Out of state tuition is 88.9% higher at VWC than University of North Carolina at Wilmington ($36,010.00 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 VWC ($18,709 vs. $23,046)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Virginia Wesleyan College are 9.5% lower than costs at University of North Carolina at Wilmington ($11,070 vs. $12,120)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Virginia Wesleyan College than University of North Carolina at Wilmington (100% vs. 56%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Virginia Wesleyan College students is 343.4% larger than aid received University of North Carolina at Wilmington ($27,568 vs. $6,217)
UNCW vs. VWC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UNCW or VWC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between VWC or UNCW .
- The average SAT score at University of North Carolina at Wilmington (1162) is 180 points higher than at VWC (982)
- Incoming UNCW students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at VWC (22)
- Accepted freshman UNCW students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at VWC (3.39)
- VWC has a higher acceptance rate (81.4%) than UNCW (68.8%)
UNCW vs. VWC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UNCW or VWC? 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 VWC and UNCW.
- The graduation rate at UNCW is higher than Virginia Wesleyan College (67% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from University of North Carolina at Wilmington earn on average $3,000 more per year than VWC graduates after ten years. ($44,700 vs. $41,700)
- University of North Carolina at Wilmington students graduate with a $6,500 lower median federal student loan debt than VWC graduates. ($20,500 vs. $27,000)
- UNCW graduates are paying $68 less per month on federal student loans than VWC graduates. ($211 vs. $279)
- More UNCW graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former VWC students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/