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ECU UNC Charlotte UNCW NC State University of South Alabama Alabama ASU NCAT AUM University of North Alabama UNC Chapel Hill WCU| Troy University | University of North Carolina at Greensboro | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
TROY | UNCG | ||
| Location | Troy, AL | Greensboro, NC | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 14,156 | 17,978 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #963 | #671 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | troy.edu | uncg.edu | ||
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Costs |
TROY | UNCG | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,312 | $4,422 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,624 | $19,581 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,599 | $9,924 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,187 | $10,979 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,806 | $8,257 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 84% | 82% |
Admission |
TROY | UNCG | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,035 | 11,515 | ||
| Admitted | 6,672 | 10,587 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.8% | 91.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.2% | 22.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/24 | 22/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 950/1150 | 1110/1280 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Mar 1, 2024 |
Academics |
TROY | UNCG | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
TROY | UNCG | ||
| Graduation Rate | 35% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,400 | $39,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 33% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $22,737 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $235 |
Diversity |
TROY | UNCG | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 53% | 52% | ||
| % Black | 31% | 28% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
TROY | UNCG | ||
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| % In-State | 74% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 6% | ||
Campus |
TROY | UNCG | ||
| 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 Greensboro is larger than than TROY based on total student enrollment (17,978 students vs. 14,156 students)
TROY vs. UNCG Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, TROY or UNCG?
- Troy University is 110.6% more expensive to attend than UNCG for in-state tuition ($9,312.00 vs. $4,422.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.1% higher at UNCG than Troy University ($19,581.00 vs. $18,624.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of North Carolina at Greensboro than TROY ($10,979 vs. $13,187)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Troy University are 30.6% lower than costs at University of North Carolina at Greensboro ($7,599 vs. $9,924)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Troy University than University of North Carolina at Greensboro (84% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Troy University students is 6.6% larger than aid received University of North Carolina at Greensboro ($8,806 vs. $8,257)
TROY vs. UNCG Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, TROY or UNCG? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UNCG or TROY .
- The average SAT score at Troy University (1046) is 11 points higher than at UNCG (1035)
- Incoming TROY students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at UNCG (23)
- Accepted freshman UNCG students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at TROY (3.5)
- TROY has a higher acceptance rate (94.8%) than UNCG (91.9%)
TROY vs. UNCG Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, TROY 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 TROY.
- The graduation rate at UNCG is higher than Troy University (53% vs. 35%)
- Graduates from Troy University earn on average $300 more per year than UNCG graduates after ten years. ($39,400 vs. $39,100)
- University of North Carolina at Greensboro students graduate with a $2,263 lower median federal student loan debt than TROY graduates. ($22,737 vs. $25,000)
- UNCG graduates are paying $23 less per month on federal student loans than TROY graduates. ($235 vs. $258)
- More UNCG graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former TROY students, three years after graduation. (56% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/