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Overview |
WCU | UNT | ||
| Location | West Chester, PA | Denton, TX | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 17,275 | 44,767 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #496 | #695 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wcupa.edu | unt.edu | ||
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Costs |
WCU | UNT | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,716 | $8,295 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,290 | $18,087 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,228 | $10,412 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,973 | $15,283 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,443 | $9,159 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 64% | 93% |
Admission |
WCU | UNT | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,778 | 32,016 | ||
| Admitted | 12,982 | 25,335 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.8% | 79.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.2% | 26.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.43 | 3.46 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/30 | 19/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1260 | 1000/1240 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
WCU | UNT | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 23:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WCU | UNT | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,000 | $47,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,500 | $20,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $242 | $206 |
Diversity |
WCU | UNT | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 47% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 22% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 8% | ||
| % International | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
WCU | UNT | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 3% | ||
Campus |
WCU | UNT | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of North Texas is larger than than WCU based on total student enrollment (44,767 students vs. 17,275 students)
WCU vs. UNT Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WCU or UNT?
- University of North Texas is 7.5% more expensive to attend than WCU for in-state tuition ($8,295.00 vs. $7,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.7% higher at WCU than University of North Texas ($19,290.00 vs. $18,087.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of North Texas than WCU ($15,283 vs. $22,973)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of North Texas are 36.7% lower than costs at West Chester University of Pennsylvania ($10,412 vs. $14,228)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of North Texas than West Chester University of Pennsylvania (93% vs. 64%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of North Texas students is 68.3% larger than aid received West Chester University of Pennsylvania ($9,159 vs. $5,443)
WCU vs. UNT Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, WCU or UNT? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UNT or WCU .
- The average SAT score at University of North Texas (1093) is 21 points higher than at WCU (1072)
- Incoming WCU students have at the same average ACT score (24) as students at UNT (24)
- Accepted freshman UNT students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.46) than students at WCU (3.43)
- WCU has a higher acceptance rate (87.8%) than UNT (79.1%)
WCU vs. UNT Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WCU or UNT? 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 UNT and WCU.
- The graduation rate at WCU is higher than University of North Texas (68% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from West Chester University of Pennsylvania earn on average $2,000 more per year than UNT graduates after ten years. ($49,000 vs. $47,000)
- University of North Texas students graduate with a $3,500 lower median federal student loan debt than WCU graduates. ($20,000 vs. $23,500)
- UNT graduates are paying $36 less per month on federal student loans than WCU graduates. ($206 vs. $242)
- More WCU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UNT students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/