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ECU UNC Charlotte UNCW NC State ASU NCAT UNC Chapel Hill WCU WSSU University of North Carolina at Asheville Guilford College University of North Carolina at Pembroke| University of North Carolina at Greensboro | Limestone University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UNCG | Limestone University | ||
| Location | Greensboro, NC | Gaffney, SC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 17,978 | 1,786 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #671 | #864 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uncg.edu | limestone.edu | ||
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Costs |
UNCG | Limestone University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,422 | $25,200 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,581 | $25,200 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,924 | $10,645 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,979 | $23,478 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,257 | $19,016 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 82% | 98% |
Admission |
UNCG | Limestone University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,515 | 2,260 | ||
| Admitted | 10,587 | 2,022 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.9% | 89.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.1% | 16.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.59 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/27 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1110/1280 | 980/1160 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Mar 1, 2024 |
Academics |
UNCG | Limestone University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UNCG | Limestone University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,100 | $40,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 36% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,737 | $27,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $235 | $281 |
Diversity |
UNCG | Limestone University | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 42% | ||
| % Black | 28% | 48% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
UNCG | Limestone University | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 61% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 31% | ||
Campus |
UNCG | Limestone University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of North Carolina at Greensboro is larger than than Limestone University based on total student enrollment (17,978 students vs. 1,786 students)
UNCG vs. Limestone University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UNCG or Limestone University?
- Limestone University is 469.9% more expensive to attend than UNCG for in-state tuition ($25,200.00 vs. $4,422.00)
- Out of state tuition is 28.7% higher at Limestone University than University of North Carolina at Greensboro ($25,200.00 vs. $19,581.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of North Carolina at Greensboro than Limestone University ($10,979 vs. $23,478)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of North Carolina at Greensboro are 7.3% lower than costs at Limestone University ($9,924 vs. $10,645)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Limestone University than University of North Carolina at Greensboro (98% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Limestone University students is 130.3% larger than aid received University of North Carolina at Greensboro ($19,016 vs. $8,257)
UNCG vs. Limestone University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UNCG or Limestone University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Limestone University or UNCG .
- The average SAT score at University of North Carolina at Greensboro (1035) is 133 points higher than at Limestone University (902)
- Incoming UNCG students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Limestone University (19)
- Accepted freshman UNCG students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at Limestone University (3.42)
- UNCG has a higher acceptance rate (91.9%) than Limestone University (89.5%)
UNCG vs. Limestone University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UNCG or Limestone University? 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 Limestone University and UNCG.
- The graduation rate at UNCG is higher than Limestone University (53% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from Limestone University earn on average $1,400 more per year than UNCG graduates after ten years. ($40,500 vs. $39,100)
- University of North Carolina at Greensboro students graduate with a $4,513 lower median federal student loan debt than Limestone University graduates. ($22,737 vs. $27,250)
- UNCG graduates are paying $46 less per month on federal student loans than Limestone University graduates. ($235 vs. $281)
- More UNCG graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Limestone University students, three years after graduation. (56% vs. 36%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/