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Overview |
WSU | UNCG | ||
| Location | Wichita, KS | Greensboro, NC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 16,216 | 17,978 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #700 | #671 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wichita.edu | uncg.edu | ||
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Costs |
WSU | UNCG | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,848 | $4,422 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,208 | $19,581 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,610 | $9,924 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,553 | $10,979 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,110 | $8,257 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 79% | 82% |
Admission |
WSU | UNCG | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,899 | 11,515 | ||
| Admitted | 8,441 | 10,587 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.9% | 91.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.9% | 22.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/26 | 22/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 953/1260 | 1110/1280 | ||
| 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 | Mar 1, 2025 |
Academics |
WSU | UNCG | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WSU | UNCG | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,800 | $39,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $22,737 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $235 |
Diversity |
WSU | UNCG | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 52% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 28% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
WSU | UNCG | ||
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| % In-State | 76% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 6% | ||
Campus |
WSU | UNCG | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of North Carolina at Greensboro is larger than than WSU based on total student enrollment (17,978 students vs. 16,216 students)
WSU vs. UNCG Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WSU or UNCG?
- Wichita State University is 54.9% more expensive to attend than UNCG for in-state tuition ($6,848.00 vs. $4,422.00)
- Out of state tuition is 20.8% higher at UNCG than Wichita State University ($19,581.00 vs. $16,208.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of North Carolina at Greensboro than WSU ($10,979 vs. $13,553)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of North Carolina at Greensboro are 27.1% lower than costs at Wichita State University ($9,924 vs. $12,610)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of North Carolina at Greensboro than Wichita State University (82% vs. 79%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of North Carolina at Greensboro students is 16.1% larger than aid received Wichita State University ($8,257 vs. $7,110)
WSU vs. UNCG Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, WSU or UNCG? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UNCG or WSU .
- The average SAT score at Wichita State University (1089) is 54 points higher than at UNCG (1035)
- Incoming WSU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at UNCG (23)
- Accepted freshman UNCG students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at WSU (3.48)
- WSU has a higher acceptance rate (94.9%) than UNCG (91.9%)
WSU vs. UNCG Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WSU or UNCG? 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 UNCG and WSU.
- The graduation rate at UNCG is higher than Wichita State University (53% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from Wichita State University earn on average $4,700 more per year than UNCG graduates after ten years. ($43,800 vs. $39,100)
- Wichita State University students graduate with a $2,237 lower median federal student loan debt than UNCG graduates. ($20,500 vs. $22,737)
- WSU graduates are paying $24 less per month on federal student loans than UNCG graduates. ($211 vs. $235)
- More UNCG graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WSU students, three years after graduation. (56% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/