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ECU Kentucky UNC Charlotte UNCW NC State WKU ASU NCAT UNC Chapel Hill WCU WVU WSSU| University of Louisville | University of North Carolina at Greensboro | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Louisville | UNCG | ||
| Location | Louisville, KY | Greensboro, NC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 22,017 | 17,978 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #382 | #671 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | louisville.edu | uncg.edu | ||
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Costs |
Louisville | UNCG | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,324 | $4,422 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,670 | $19,581 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,668 | $9,924 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,327 | $10,979 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,216 | $8,257 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 82% |
Admission |
Louisville | UNCG | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 15,462 | 11,515 | ||
| Admitted | 12,608 | 10,587 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.5% | 91.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.2% | 22.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.64 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/27 | 22/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1270 | 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 | Feb 15, 2024 | Mar 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Louisville | UNCG | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Louisville | UNCG | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,200 | $39,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,656 | $22,737 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $203 | $235 |
Diversity |
Louisville | UNCG | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 52% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 28% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Louisville | UNCG | ||
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| % In-State | 73% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 6% | ||
Campus |
Louisville | 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 Louisville is larger than than UNCG based on total student enrollment (22,017 students vs. 17,978 students)
Louisville vs. UNCG Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Louisville or UNCG?
- University of Louisville is 178.7% more expensive to attend than UNCG for in-state tuition ($12,324.00 vs. $4,422.00)
- Out of state tuition is 46.4% higher at Louisville than University of North Carolina at Greensboro ($28,670.00 vs. $19,581.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of North Carolina at Greensboro than Louisville ($10,979 vs. $19,327)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of North Carolina at Greensboro are 7.5% lower than costs at University of Louisville ($9,924 vs. $10,668)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Louisville than University of North Carolina at Greensboro (97% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Louisville students is 47.9% larger than aid received University of North Carolina at Greensboro ($12,216 vs. $8,257)
Louisville vs. UNCG Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Louisville or UNCG? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UNCG or Louisville .
- The average SAT score at University of Louisville (1159) is 124 points higher than at UNCG (1035)
- Incoming Louisville students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at UNCG (23)
- Accepted freshman Louisville students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.64) than students at UNCG (3.59)
- UNCG has a higher acceptance rate (91.9%) than Louisville (81.5%)
Louisville vs. UNCG Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Louisville 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 Louisville.
- The graduation rate at UNCG is higher than University of Louisville (53% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from University of Louisville earn on average $6,100 more per year than UNCG graduates after ten years. ($45,200 vs. $39,100)
- University of Louisville students graduate with a $3,081 lower median federal student loan debt than UNCG graduates. ($19,656 vs. $22,737)
- Louisville graduates are paying $32 less per month on federal student loans than UNCG graduates. ($203 vs. $235)
- More Louisville graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UNCG students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/