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Overview |
UNCW | Wofford College | ||
| Location | Wilmington, NC | Spartanburg, SC | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 17,843 | 1,823 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #377 | #135 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uncw.edu | wofford.edu | ||
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Costs |
UNCW | Wofford College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,443 | $49,760 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,063 | $49,760 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,120 | $14,920 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,709 | $31,192 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,217 | $36,005 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 56% | 98% |
Admission |
UNCW | Wofford College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 16,860 | 4,425 | ||
| Admitted | 11,605 | 2,663 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68.8% | 60.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.4% | 19% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 24/29 | 27/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1220/1370 | 1200/1353 | ||
| 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 | Wofford College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UNCW | Wofford College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 79% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,700 | $58,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 79% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $25,747 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $266 |
Diversity |
UNCW | Wofford College | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
UNCW | Wofford College | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 53% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | 44% | ||
Campus |
UNCW | Wofford College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of North Carolina at Wilmington is larger than than Wofford College based on total student enrollment (17,843 students vs. 1,823 students)
UNCW vs. Wofford College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UNCW or Wofford College?
- Wofford College is 1,020% more expensive to attend than UNCW for in-state tuition ($49,760.00 vs. $4,443.00)
- Out of state tuition is 161% higher at Wofford College than University of North Carolina at Wilmington ($49,760.00 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 Wofford College ($18,709 vs. $31,192)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of North Carolina at Wilmington are 23.1% lower than costs at Wofford College ($12,120 vs. $14,920)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wofford College than University of North Carolina at Wilmington (98% vs. 56%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wofford College students is 479.1% larger than aid received University of North Carolina at Wilmington ($36,005 vs. $6,217)
UNCW vs. Wofford College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UNCW or Wofford College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wofford College or UNCW .
- The average SAT score at Wofford College (1170) is 8 points higher than at UNCW (1162)
- Incoming Wofford College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at UNCW (25)
- Accepted freshman Wofford College students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at UNCW (3.56)
- UNCW has a higher acceptance rate (68.8%) than Wofford College (60.2%)
UNCW vs. Wofford College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UNCW or Wofford College? 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 Wofford College and UNCW.
- The graduation rate at Wofford College is higher than University of North Carolina at Wilmington (79% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from Wofford College earn on average $13,400 more per year than UNCW graduates after ten years. ($58,100 vs. $44,700)
- University of North Carolina at Wilmington students graduate with a $5,247 lower median federal student loan debt than Wofford College graduates. ($20,500 vs. $25,747)
- UNCW graduates are paying $55 less per month on federal student loans than Wofford College graduates. ($211 vs. $266)
- More Wofford College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UNCW students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/