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Overview |
UNCW | Wingate University | ||
| Location | Wilmington, NC | Wingate, NC | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 17,843 | 3,396 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #377 | #825 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uncw.edu | wingate.edu | ||
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Costs |
UNCW | Wingate University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,443 | $40,706 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,063 | $40,706 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,120 | $10,444 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,709 | $18,823 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,217 | $36,262 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 56% | 98% |
Admission |
UNCW | Wingate University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 16,860 | 20,292 | ||
| Admitted | 11,605 | 17,482 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68.8% | 86.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.4% | 4.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 3.33 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/29 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1220/1370 | 980/1180 | ||
| 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 | Wingate University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UNCW | Wingate University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,700 | $52,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $26,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $274 |
Diversity |
UNCW | Wingate University | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 5% |
Students |
UNCW | Wingate University | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 49% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | 43% | ||
Campus |
UNCW | Wingate University | ||
| 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 Wingate University based on total student enrollment (17,843 students vs. 3,396 students)
UNCW vs. Wingate University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UNCW or Wingate University?
- Wingate University is 816.2% more expensive to attend than UNCW for in-state tuition ($40,706.00 vs. $4,443.00)
- Out of state tuition is 113.5% higher at Wingate University than University of North Carolina at Wilmington ($40,706.00 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 Wingate University ($18,709 vs. $18,823)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wingate University are 16% lower than costs at University of North Carolina at Wilmington ($10,444 vs. $12,120)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wingate University than University of North Carolina at Wilmington (98% vs. 56%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wingate University students is 483.3% larger than aid received University of North Carolina at Wilmington ($36,262 vs. $6,217)
UNCW vs. Wingate University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UNCW or Wingate University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wingate University or UNCW .
- The average SAT score at University of North Carolina at Wilmington (1162) is 122 points higher than at Wingate University (1040)
- Incoming UNCW students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Wingate University (23)
- Accepted freshman UNCW students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at Wingate University (3.33)
- Wingate University has a higher acceptance rate (86.2%) than UNCW (68.8%)
UNCW vs. Wingate University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UNCW or Wingate University? 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 Wingate University and UNCW.
- The graduation rate at UNCW is higher than Wingate University (67% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from Wingate University earn on average $8,200 more per year than UNCW graduates after ten years. ($52,900 vs. $44,700)
- University of North Carolina at Wilmington students graduate with a $6,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Wingate University graduates. ($20,500 vs. $26,500)
- UNCW graduates are paying $63 less per month on federal student loans than Wingate University graduates. ($211 vs. $274)
- More Wingate University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UNCW students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/