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ECU UNC Charlotte UNCW Lamar University University of Houston-Downtown SFASU Tarleton Texas State NC State UNT ASU NCAT| University of North Carolina at Greensboro | Sam Houston State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UNCG | SHSU | ||
| Location | Greensboro, NC | Huntsville, TX | ||
| Setting | Large City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 17,978 | 21,480 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #671 | #778 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uncg.edu | shsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
UNCG | SHSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,422 | $5,856 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,581 | $15,648 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,924 | $10,908 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,979 | $13,632 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,257 | $10,499 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 82% | 73% |
Admission |
UNCG | SHSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,515 | 16,316 | ||
| Admitted | 10,587 | 13,809 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.9% | 84.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.1% | 24.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.59 | 3.25 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/27 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1110/1280 | 960/1140 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
UNCG | SHSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UNCG | SHSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,100 | $47,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,737 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $235 | $222 |
Diversity |
UNCG | SHSU | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 53% | ||
| % Black | 28% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 20% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
UNCG | SHSU | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 1% | ||
Campus |
UNCG | SHSU | ||
| 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
- Sam Houston State University is larger than than UNCG based on total student enrollment (21,480 students vs. 17,978 students)
UNCG vs. SHSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UNCG or SHSU?
- Sam Houston State University is 32.4% more expensive to attend than UNCG for in-state tuition ($5,856.00 vs. $4,422.00)
- Out of state tuition is 25.1% higher at UNCG than Sam Houston State University ($19,581.00 vs. $15,648.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of North Carolina at Greensboro than SHSU ($10,979 vs. $13,632)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of North Carolina at Greensboro are 9.9% lower than costs at Sam Houston State University ($9,924 vs. $10,908)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of North Carolina at Greensboro than Sam Houston State University (82% vs. 73%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Sam Houston State University students is 27.2% larger than aid received University of North Carolina at Greensboro ($10,499 vs. $8,257)
UNCG vs. SHSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UNCG or SHSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SHSU or UNCG .
- The average SAT score at University of North Carolina at Greensboro (1035) is 38 points higher than at SHSU (997)
- Incoming UNCG students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at SHSU (22)
- Accepted freshman UNCG students have a 0.34 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at SHSU (3.25)
- UNCG has a higher acceptance rate (91.9%) than SHSU (84.6%)
UNCG vs. SHSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UNCG or SHSU? 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 SHSU and UNCG.
- The graduation rate at UNCG is higher than Sam Houston State University (53% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Sam Houston State University earn on average $8,700 more per year than UNCG graduates after ten years. ($47,800 vs. $39,100)
- Sam Houston State University students graduate with a $1,237 lower median federal student loan debt than UNCG graduates. ($21,500 vs. $22,737)
- SHSU graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than UNCG graduates. ($222 vs. $235)
- More SHSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UNCG students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/