Add a college to compare up to four schools
Frequently compared to these colleges. Click a college to add to the comparison.
ECU Tennessee Louisville UNC Charlotte IU UC UNCW Auburn Alabama WKU Purdue Ohio State| University of Kentucky | University of North Carolina at Greensboro | College 3 | College 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
 |
|||
| Remove | Remove | +Add | +Add | |
Overview |
Kentucky | UNCG | ||
| Location | Lexington, KY | Greensboro, NC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 32,703 | 17,743 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #421 | #692 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uky.edu | uncg.edu | ||
| Team Colors |
Costs |
Kentucky | UNCG | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,849 | $4,422 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,043 | $20,168 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,242 | $10,534 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,838 | $10,592 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,024 | $8,921 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 83% |
Admission |
Kentucky | UNCG | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 28,233 | 12,379 | ||
| Admitted | 26,083 | 11,120 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.4% | 89.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.7% | 23.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.59 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | ||||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 22/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1290 | 1100/1280 | ||
| 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 | Feb 15, 2025 | Mar 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Kentucky | UNCG | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 17:1 | ||
| Popular Majors |
|
|
||
Outcomes |
Kentucky | UNCG | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,000 | $39,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,750 | $22,737 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $235 | $235 |
Diversity |
Kentucky | UNCG | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % Men | 9% | 6% | ||
| % Women | 17% | 14% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 52% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 28% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
Kentucky | UNCG | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % In-State | 58% | 93% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 5% | ||
Campus |
Kentucky | UNCG | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Kentucky is larger than than UNCG based on total student enrollment (32,703 students vs. 17,743 students)
Kentucky vs. UNCG Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Kentucky or UNCG?
- University of Kentucky is 168% more expensive to attend than UNCG for in-state tuition ($11,849.00 vs. $4,422.00)
- Out of state tuition is 58.9% higher at Kentucky than University of North Carolina at Greensboro ($32,043.00 vs. $20,168.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of North Carolina at Greensboro than Kentucky ($10,592 vs. $19,838)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of North Carolina at Greensboro are 44.7% lower than costs at University of Kentucky ($10,534 vs. $15,242)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Kentucky than University of North Carolina at Greensboro (96% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Kentucky students is 46% larger than aid received University of North Carolina at Greensboro ($13,024 vs. $8,921)
Kentucky vs. UNCG Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Kentucky or UNCG? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UNCG or Kentucky .
- The average SAT score at University of Kentucky (1143) is 108 points higher than at UNCG (1035)
- Incoming Kentucky students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at UNCG (23)
- Accepted freshman Kentucky students have at the same average high school GPA (3.59) as students at UNCG (3.59)
- Kentucky has a higher acceptance rate (92.4%) than UNCG (89.8%)
Kentucky vs. UNCG Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Kentucky 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 Kentucky.
- The graduation rate at Kentucky is higher than University of North Carolina at Greensboro (59% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from University of Kentucky earn on average $11,900 more per year than UNCG graduates after ten years. ($51,000 vs. $39,100)
- University of North Carolina at Greensboro students graduate with a $13 lower median federal student loan debt than Kentucky graduates. ($22,737 vs. $22,750)
- University of North Carolina at Greensboro and Kentucky graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($235 vs. $235)
- More Kentucky graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UNCG students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/