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Overview |
Kentucky | UNCW | ||
| Location | Lexington, KY | Wilmington, NC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 31,547 | 17,843 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #408 | #377 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uky.edu | uncw.edu | ||
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Costs |
Kentucky | UNCW | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,496 | $4,443 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,913 | $19,063 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,676 | $12,120 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,693 | $18,709 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,114 | $6,217 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 56% |
Admission |
Kentucky | UNCW | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 22,109 | 16,860 | ||
| Admitted | 20,979 | 11,605 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.9% | 68.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.9% | 20.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.59 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 24/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1290 | 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 | Feb 15, 2024 | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Kentucky | UNCW | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Kentucky | UNCW | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,000 | $44,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,750 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $235 | $211 |
Diversity |
Kentucky | UNCW | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 3% |
Students |
Kentucky | UNCW | ||
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| % In-State | 61% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 37% | 19% | ||
Campus |
Kentucky | UNCW | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Kentucky is larger than than UNCW based on total student enrollment (31,547 students vs. 17,843 students)
Kentucky vs. UNCW Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Kentucky or UNCW?
- University of Kentucky is 158.7% more expensive to attend than UNCW for in-state tuition ($11,496.00 vs. $4,443.00)
- Out of state tuition is 62.2% higher at Kentucky than University of North Carolina at Wilmington ($30,913.00 vs. $19,063.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Kentucky than UNCW ($18,693 vs. $18,709)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of North Carolina at Wilmington are 21.1% lower than costs at University of Kentucky ($12,120 vs. $14,676)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Kentucky than University of North Carolina at Wilmington (94% vs. 56%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Kentucky students is 127% larger than aid received University of North Carolina at Wilmington ($14,114 vs. $6,217)
Kentucky vs. UNCW Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Kentucky or UNCW? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UNCW or Kentucky .
- The average SAT score at University of North Carolina at Wilmington (1162) is 19 points higher than at Kentucky (1143)
- Incoming Kentucky students have at the same average ACT score (25) as students at UNCW (25)
- Accepted freshman Kentucky students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at UNCW (3.56)
- Kentucky has a higher acceptance rate (94.9%) than UNCW (68.8%)
Kentucky vs. UNCW Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Kentucky 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 Kentucky.
- The graduation rate at UNCW is higher than University of Kentucky (67% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from University of Kentucky earn on average $6,300 more per year than UNCW graduates after ten years. ($51,000 vs. $44,700)
- University of North Carolina at Wilmington students graduate with a $2,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Kentucky graduates. ($20,500 vs. $22,750)
- UNCW graduates are paying $24 less per month on federal student loans than Kentucky graduates. ($211 vs. $235)
- More UNCW graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Kentucky students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/