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NC State UVA UNC Charlotte Duke Michigan UNCW UT Austin ASU Clemson Florida UofSC Wisconsin| Gardner Webb University | University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
GWU | UNC Chapel Hill | ||
| Location | Boiling Springs, NC | Chapel Hill, NC | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,144 | 31,705 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #639 | #64 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Southern Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gardner-webb.edu | unc.edu | ||
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Costs |
GWU | UNC Chapel Hill | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,220 | $7,019 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,220 | $35,580 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,770 | $12,254 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,339 | $10,614 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,130 | $18,066 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 40% |
Admission |
GWU | UNC Chapel Hill | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,728 | 56,341 | ||
| Admitted | 4,293 | 9,639 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.9% | 17.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.4% | 46% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.74 | 3.83 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 20/25 | 30/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1210 | 1350/1530 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
GWU | UNC Chapel Hill | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
GWU | UNC Chapel Hill | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 89% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,500 | $66,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,969 | $16,479 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $170 |
Diversity |
GWU | UNC Chapel Hill | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 17% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 3% |
Students |
GWU | UNC Chapel Hill | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 83% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 41% | 12% | ||
Campus |
GWU | UNC Chapel Hill | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is larger than than GWU based on total student enrollment (31,705 students vs. 3,144 students)
GWU vs. UNC Chapel Hill Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, GWU or UNC Chapel Hill?
- Gardner Webb University is 344.8% more expensive to attend than UNC Chapel Hill for in-state tuition ($31,220.00 vs. $7,019.00)
- Out of state tuition is 14% higher at UNC Chapel Hill than Gardner Webb University ($35,580.00 vs. $31,220.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill than GWU ($10,614 vs. $22,339)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Gardner Webb University are 13.8% lower than costs at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill ($10,770 vs. $12,254)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Gardner Webb University than University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (100% vs. 40%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Gardner Webb University students is 33.6% larger than aid received University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill ($24,130 vs. $18,066)
GWU vs. UNC Chapel Hill Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, GWU or UNC Chapel Hill? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UNC Chapel Hill or GWU .
- The average SAT score at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (1343) is 366 points higher than at GWU (977)
- Incoming UNC Chapel Hill students have a 10 point higher average ACT score (31) than students at GWU (21)
- Accepted freshman UNC Chapel Hill students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.83) than students at GWU (3.74)
- GWU has a higher acceptance rate (74.9%) than UNC Chapel Hill (17.1%)
GWU vs. UNC Chapel Hill Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, GWU or UNC Chapel Hill? 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 UNC Chapel Hill and GWU.
- The graduation rate at UNC Chapel Hill is higher than Gardner Webb University (89% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill earn on average $25,600 more per year than GWU graduates after ten years. ($66,100 vs. $40,500)
- University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill students graduate with a $8,490 lower median federal student loan debt than GWU graduates. ($16,479 vs. $24,969)
- UNC Chapel Hill graduates are paying $88 less per month on federal student loans than GWU graduates. ($170 vs. $258)
- More UNC Chapel Hill graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former GWU students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/