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Overview |
Arkansas | UNCW | ||
| Location | Fayetteville, AR | Wilmington, NC | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 30,936 | 17,843 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #458 | #377 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uark.edu | uncw.edu | ||
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Costs |
Arkansas | UNCW | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,666 | $4,443 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,420 | $19,063 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,368 | $12,120 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,208 | $18,709 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,474 | $6,217 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 60% | 56% |
Admission |
Arkansas | UNCW | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 26,219 | 16,860 | ||
| Admitted | 20,695 | 11,605 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.9% | 68.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 34.3% | 20.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.74 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 24/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1220 | 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 | Aug 1, 2024 | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Arkansas | UNCW | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Arkansas | UNCW | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,400 | $44,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $211 |
Diversity |
Arkansas | UNCW | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 3% |
Students |
Arkansas | UNCW | ||
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| % In-State | 39% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 60% | 19% | ||
Campus |
Arkansas | UNCW | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Arkansas is larger than than UNCW based on total student enrollment (30,936 students vs. 17,843 students)
Arkansas vs. UNCW Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Arkansas or UNCW?
- University of Arkansas is 72.5% more expensive to attend than UNCW for in-state tuition ($7,666.00 vs. $4,443.00)
- Out of state tuition is 33.3% higher at Arkansas than University of North Carolina at Wilmington ($25,420.00 vs. $19,063.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Arkansas than UNCW ($16,208 vs. $18,709)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of North Carolina at Wilmington are 2% lower than costs at University of Arkansas ($12,120 vs. $12,368)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Arkansas than University of North Carolina at Wilmington (60% vs. 56%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Arkansas students is 36.3% larger than aid received University of North Carolina at Wilmington ($8,474 vs. $6,217)
Arkansas vs. UNCW Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Arkansas or UNCW? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UNCW or Arkansas .
- The average SAT score at University of North Carolina at Wilmington (1162) is 8 points higher than at Arkansas (1154)
- Incoming Arkansas students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at UNCW (25)
- Accepted freshman Arkansas students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at UNCW (3.56)
- Arkansas has a higher acceptance rate (78.9%) than UNCW (68.8%)
Arkansas vs. UNCW Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Arkansas 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 Arkansas.
- The graduation rate at UNCW is higher than University of Arkansas (67% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from University of Arkansas earn on average $5,700 more per year than UNCW graduates after ten years. ($50,400 vs. $44,700)
- University of North Carolina at Wilmington students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Arkansas graduates. ($20,500 vs. $21,500)
- UNCW graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Arkansas graduates. ($211 vs. $222)
- More Arkansas graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UNCW students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/