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Overview |
UVa-Wise | UNG | ||
| Location | Wise, VA | Dahlonega, GA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,704 | 18,029 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #750 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uvawise.edu | ung.edu | ||
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Costs |
UVa-Wise | UNG | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,040 | $4,074 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,419 | $14,470 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,919 | $11,950 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,923 | $11,721 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,299 | $7,574 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 88% |
Admission |
UVa-Wise | UNG | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 835 | 11,920 | ||
| Admitted | 631 | 8,300 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.6% | 69.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 39.8% | 46.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.57 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 915/1160 | 980/1180 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2024 | Feb 15, 2024 |
Academics |
UVa-Wise | UNG | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UVa-Wise | UNG | ||
| Graduation Rate | 39% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,100 | $44,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,827 | $16,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $215 | $170 |
Diversity |
UVa-Wise | UNG | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 1% |
Students |
UVa-Wise | UNG | ||
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| % In-State | 76% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 21% | 3% | ||
Campus |
UVa-Wise | UNG | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of North Georgia is larger than than UVa-Wise based on total student enrollment (18,029 students vs. 1,704 students)
UVa-Wise vs. UNG Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UVa-Wise or UNG?
- The University of Virginia's College at Wise is 48.3% more expensive to attend than UNG for in-state tuition ($6,040.00 vs. $4,074.00)
- Out of state tuition is 75.7% higher at UVa-Wise than University of North Georgia ($25,419.00 vs. $14,470.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The University of Virginia's College at Wise than UNG ($9,923 vs. $11,721)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The University of Virginia's College at Wise are 0.3% lower than costs at University of North Georgia ($11,919 vs. $11,950)
- More students receive financial grant aid at The University of Virginia's College at Wise than University of North Georgia (98% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The University of Virginia's College at Wise students is 88.8% larger than aid received University of North Georgia ($14,299 vs. $7,574)
UVa-Wise vs. UNG Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UVa-Wise or UNG? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UNG or UVa-Wise .
- The average SAT score at University of North Georgia (1013) is 71 points higher than at UVa-Wise (942)
- Incoming UNG students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at UVa-Wise (20)
- Accepted freshman UVa-Wise students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.57) than students at UNG (3.5)
- UVa-Wise has a higher acceptance rate (75.6%) than UNG (69.6%)
UVa-Wise vs. UNG Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UVa-Wise or UNG? 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 UNG and UVa-Wise.
- Graduates from University of North Georgia earn on average $2,000 more per year than UVa-Wise graduates after ten years. ($44,100 vs. $42,100)
- University of North Georgia students graduate with a $4,327 lower median federal student loan debt than UVa-Wise graduates. ($16,500 vs. $20,827)
- UNG graduates are paying $45 less per month on federal student loans than UVa-Wise graduates. ($170 vs. $215)
- More UNG graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UVa-Wise students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/