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UNT UT Dallas UNC Chapel Hill Texas Tech NC State UNCW UNCG UH ECU UT Austin ASU UTSA| University of North Carolina at Charlotte | The University of Texas at Arlington | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UNC Charlotte | UT Arlington | ||
| Location | Charlotte, NC | Arlington, TX | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 29,551 | 43,946 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #562 | #719 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uncc.edu | uta.edu | ||
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Costs |
UNC Charlotte | UT Arlington | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $3,812 | $9,206 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,936 | $26,778 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,896 | $11,392 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,951 | $14,262 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,907 | $11,370 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 60% | 90% |
Admission |
UNC Charlotte | UT Arlington | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 21,355 | 21,963 | ||
| Admitted | 17,007 | 17,747 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.6% | 80.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.4% | 27.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.57 | 3.43 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/27 | 18/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1290 | 1000/1240 | ||
| 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 | Jun 1, 2024 | Jun 1, 2024 |
Academics |
UNC Charlotte | UT Arlington | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 24:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UNC Charlotte | UT Arlington | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,600 | $51,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $18,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $186 |
Diversity |
UNC Charlotte | UT Arlington | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 60% | 40% | ||
| % Black | 17% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 25% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
UNC Charlotte | UT Arlington | ||
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| % In-State | 89% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 1% | ||
Campus |
UNC Charlotte | UT Arlington | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- The University of Texas at Arlington is larger than than UNC Charlotte based on total student enrollment (43,946 students vs. 29,551 students)
UNC Charlotte vs. UT Arlington Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UNC Charlotte or UT Arlington?
- The University of Texas at Arlington is 141.5% more expensive to attend than UNC Charlotte for in-state tuition ($9,206.00 vs. $3,812.00)
- Out of state tuition is 49.3% higher at UT Arlington than University of North Carolina at Charlotte ($26,778.00 vs. $17,936.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of North Carolina at Charlotte than UT Arlington ($13,951 vs. $14,262)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The University of Texas at Arlington are 13.2% lower than costs at University of North Carolina at Charlotte ($11,392 vs. $12,896)
- More students receive financial grant aid at The University of Texas at Arlington than University of North Carolina at Charlotte (90% vs. 60%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The University of Texas at Arlington students is 43.8% larger than aid received University of North Carolina at Charlotte ($11,370 vs. $7,907)
UNC Charlotte vs. UT Arlington Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UNC Charlotte or UT Arlington? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UT Arlington or UNC Charlotte .
- The average SAT score at University of North Carolina at Charlotte (1093) is 55 points higher than at UT Arlington (1038)
- Incoming UNC Charlotte students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at UT Arlington (23)
- Accepted freshman UNC Charlotte students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.57) than students at UT Arlington (3.43)
- UT Arlington has a higher acceptance rate (80.8%) than UNC Charlotte (79.6%)
UNC Charlotte vs. UT Arlington Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UNC Charlotte or UT Arlington? 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 UT Arlington and UNC Charlotte.
- The graduation rate at UNC Charlotte is higher than The University of Texas at Arlington (53% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from The University of Texas at Arlington earn on average $3,100 more per year than UNC Charlotte graduates after ten years. ($51,700 vs. $48,600)
- The University of Texas at Arlington students graduate with a $5,000 lower median federal student loan debt than UNC Charlotte graduates. ($18,000 vs. $23,000)
- UT Arlington graduates are paying $51 less per month on federal student loans than UNC Charlotte graduates. ($186 vs. $237)
- More UNC Charlotte graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UT Arlington students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/