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Overview |
LSU | UNCW | ||
| Location | Baton Rouge, LA | Wilmington, NC | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 37,348 | 17,843 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #367 | #377 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lsu.edu | uncw.edu | ||
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Costs |
LSU | UNCW | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,038 | $4,443 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $8,038 | $19,063 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,956 | $12,120 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,296 | $18,709 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,374 | $6,217 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 56% |
Admission |
LSU | UNCW | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 38,853 | 16,860 | ||
| Admitted | 29,419 | 11,605 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.7% | 68.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.2% | 20.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.77 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/28 | 24/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1320 | 1220/1370 | ||
| 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 | Jul 15, 2024 | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
LSU | UNCW | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 22:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
LSU | UNCW | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,900 | $44,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,900 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $216 | $211 |
Diversity |
LSU | UNCW | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 3% |
Students |
LSU | UNCW | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 34% | 19% | ||
Campus |
LSU | UNCW | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Louisiana State University is larger than than UNCW based on total student enrollment (37,348 students vs. 17,843 students)
LSU vs. UNCW Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, LSU or UNCW?
- Louisiana State University is 80.9% more expensive to attend than UNCW for in-state tuition ($8,038.00 vs. $4,443.00)
- Out of state tuition is 137.2% higher at UNCW than Louisiana State University ($19,063.00 vs. $8,038.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of North Carolina at Wilmington than LSU ($18,709 vs. $21,296)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of North Carolina at Wilmington are 15.1% lower than costs at Louisiana State University ($12,120 vs. $13,956)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Louisiana State University than University of North Carolina at Wilmington (98% vs. 56%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Louisiana State University students is 99% larger than aid received University of North Carolina at Wilmington ($12,374 vs. $6,217)
LSU vs. UNCW Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, LSU or UNCW? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UNCW or LSU .
- The average SAT score at Louisiana State University (1163) is 1 points higher than at UNCW (1162)
- Incoming LSU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at UNCW (25)
- Accepted freshman LSU students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.77) than students at UNCW (3.56)
- LSU has a higher acceptance rate (75.7%) than UNCW (68.8%)
LSU vs. UNCW Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, LSU 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 LSU.
- The graduation rate at UNCW is higher than Louisiana State University (67% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Louisiana State University earn on average $12,200 more per year than UNCW graduates after ten years. ($56,900 vs. $44,700)
- University of North Carolina at Wilmington students graduate with a $400 lower median federal student loan debt than LSU graduates. ($20,500 vs. $20,900)
- UNCW graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than LSU graduates. ($211 vs. $216)
- More LSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UNCW students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/