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Overview |
Annapolis | UNCW | ||
| Location | Annapolis, Maryland | Wilmington, NC | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,528 | 18,030 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #361 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | usna.edu | uncw.edu | ||
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Costs |
Annapolis | UNCW | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $0 | $4,443 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $0 | $18,508 | ||
| Room & Board | $0 | $11,346 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $17,946 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $6,579 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 67% |
Admission |
Annapolis | UNCW | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 16,265 | 15,792 | ||
| Admitted | 1,374 | 10,736 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 8.4% | 68% | ||
| Enrolled % | 86.1% | 22.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.8 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 26/32 | 24/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1200/1420 | 1210/1330 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required | Considered but not required | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 31, 2024 | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Annapolis | UNCW | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Annapolis | UNCW | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | N/A | $44,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | - | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $211 |
Diversity |
Annapolis | UNCW | ||
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| % Men | 71% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 29% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | - | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 0% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 3% |
Students |
Annapolis | UNCW | ||
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| % In-State | 7% | 82% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 91% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Annapolis | UNCW | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of North Carolina at Wilmington is larger than than Annapolis based on total student enrollment (18,030 students vs. 4,528 students)
Annapolis vs. UNCW Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Annapolis or UNCW?
- University of North Carolina at Wilmington is ?% more expensive to attend than Annapolis for in-state tuition ($4,443.00 vs. $0.00)
- Out of state tuition is ?% higher at UNCW than United States Naval Academy ($18,508.00 vs. $0.00)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of North Carolina at Wilmington than United States Naval Academy (67% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of North Carolina at Wilmington students is ?% larger than aid received United States Naval Academy ($6,579 vs. $0)
Annapolis vs. UNCW Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Annapolis or UNCW? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UNCW or Annapolis .
- Accepted freshman Annapolis students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at UNCW (3.56)
- UNCW has a higher acceptance rate (68%) than Annapolis (8.4%)
Annapolis vs. UNCW Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Annapolis 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 Annapolis.
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/