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Overview |
UNCG | Muskingum | ||
| Location | Greensboro, NC | New Concord, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 17,978 | 2,117 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #671 | #892 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uncg.edu | muskingum.edu | ||
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Costs |
UNCG | Muskingum | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,422 | $29,900 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,581 | $29,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,924 | $12,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,979 | $19,682 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,257 | $24,048 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 82% | 96% |
Admission |
UNCG | Muskingum | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,515 | 2,690 | ||
| Admitted | 10,587 | 2,324 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.9% | 86.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.1% | 17.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.59 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/27 | 17/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 1110/1280 | 950/1120 | ||
| 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 | Mar 1, 2024 |
Academics |
UNCG | Muskingum | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UNCG | Muskingum | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 54% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,100 | $40,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,737 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $235 | $279 |
Diversity |
UNCG | Muskingum | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 28% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 7% |
Students |
UNCG | Muskingum | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 22% | ||
Campus |
UNCG | Muskingum | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of North Carolina at Greensboro is larger than than Muskingum based on total student enrollment (17,978 students vs. 2,117 students)
UNCG vs. Muskingum Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UNCG or Muskingum?
- Muskingum University is 576.2% more expensive to attend than UNCG for in-state tuition ($29,900.00 vs. $4,422.00)
- Out of state tuition is 52.7% higher at Muskingum than University of North Carolina at Greensboro ($29,900.00 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 Muskingum ($10,979 vs. $19,682)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of North Carolina at Greensboro are 26% lower than costs at Muskingum University ($9,924 vs. $12,500)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Muskingum University than University of North Carolina at Greensboro (96% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Muskingum University students is 191.2% larger than aid received University of North Carolina at Greensboro ($24,048 vs. $8,257)
UNCG vs. Muskingum Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UNCG or Muskingum? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Muskingum or UNCG .
- The average SAT score at University of North Carolina at Greensboro (1035) is 51 points higher than at Muskingum (984)
- Incoming UNCG students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Muskingum (21)
- Accepted freshman UNCG students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at Muskingum (3.42)
- UNCG has a higher acceptance rate (91.9%) than Muskingum (86.4%)
UNCG vs. Muskingum Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UNCG or Muskingum? 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 Muskingum and UNCG.
- The graduation rate at Muskingum is higher than University of North Carolina at Greensboro (54% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from Muskingum University earn on average $1,000 more per year than UNCG graduates after ten years. ($40,100 vs. $39,100)
- University of North Carolina at Greensboro students graduate with a $4,263 lower median federal student loan debt than Muskingum graduates. ($22,737 vs. $27,000)
- UNCG graduates are paying $44 less per month on federal student loans than Muskingum graduates. ($235 vs. $279)
- More Muskingum graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UNCG students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/