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ASU UNC Charlotte UNC Chapel Hill ECU UNCG NC State WCU UD University of North Carolina at Asheville Auburn UofSC Campbell University| Gardner Webb University | University of North Carolina at Wilmington | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
GWU | UNCW | ||
| Location | Boiling Springs, NC | Wilmington, NC | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,125 | 17,987 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #604 | #390 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Southern Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gardner-webb.edu | uncw.edu | ||
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Costs |
GWU | UNCW | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,470 | $4,443 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,470 | $20,111 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,770 | $12,605 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,035 | $18,606 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,762 | $6,516 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 54% |
Admission |
GWU | UNCW | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,670 | 17,370 | ||
| Admitted | 4,064 | 12,856 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87% | 74% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.1% | 21% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.74 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 24/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1260 | 1220/1360 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
GWU | UNCW | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
GWU | UNCW | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,500 | $44,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,969 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $211 |
Diversity |
GWU | UNCW | ||
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| % Men | 12% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 29% | 14% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 17% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 3% |
Students |
GWU | UNCW | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 41% | 22% | ||
Campus |
GWU | UNCW | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of North Carolina at Wilmington is larger than than GWU based on total student enrollment (17,987 students vs. 3,125 students)
GWU vs. UNCW Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, GWU or UNCW?
- Gardner Webb University is 630.8% more expensive to attend than UNCW for in-state tuition ($32,470.00 vs. $4,443.00)
- Out of state tuition is 61.5% higher at GWU than University of North Carolina at Wilmington ($32,470.00 vs. $20,111.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of North Carolina at Wilmington than GWU ($18,606 vs. $24,035)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Gardner Webb University are 17% lower than costs at University of North Carolina at Wilmington ($10,770 vs. $12,605)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Gardner Webb University than University of North Carolina at Wilmington (99% vs. 54%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Gardner Webb University students is 280% larger than aid received University of North Carolina at Wilmington ($24,762 vs. $6,516)
GWU vs. UNCW Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, GWU or UNCW? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UNCW or GWU .
- The average SAT score at University of North Carolina at Wilmington (1162) is 185 points higher than at GWU (977)
- Incoming UNCW students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at GWU (21)
- Accepted freshman GWU students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at UNCW (3.56)
- GWU has a higher acceptance rate (87%) than UNCW (74%)
GWU vs. UNCW Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, GWU or UNCW? 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 UNCW and GWU.
- The graduation rate at UNCW is higher than Gardner Webb University (67% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from University of North Carolina at Wilmington earn on average $4,200 more per year than GWU graduates after ten years. ($44,700 vs. $40,500)
- University of North Carolina at Wilmington students graduate with a $4,469 lower median federal student loan debt than GWU graduates. ($20,500 vs. $24,969)
- UNCW graduates are paying $47 less per month on federal student loans than GWU graduates. ($211 vs. $258)
- More UNCW graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former GWU students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/