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Overview |
UNCG | Waynesburg College | ||
| Location | Greensboro, NC | Waynesburg, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 17,978 | 1,366 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #671 | #535 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uncg.edu | waynesburg.edu | ||
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Costs |
UNCG | Waynesburg College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,422 | $27,300 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,581 | $27,300 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,924 | $12,120 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,979 | $22,281 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,257 | $17,464 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 82% | 92% |
Admission |
UNCG | Waynesburg College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,515 | 2,157 | ||
| Admitted | 10,587 | 1,630 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.9% | 75.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.1% | 18.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.59 | 3.64 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/27 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1110/1280 | 960/1200 | ||
| 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 | Waynesburg College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UNCG | Waynesburg College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,100 | $48,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,737 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $235 | $279 |
Diversity |
UNCG | Waynesburg College | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 91% | ||
| % Black | 28% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
UNCG | Waynesburg College | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 34% | ||
Campus |
UNCG | Waynesburg College | ||
| 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 North Carolina at Greensboro is larger than than Waynesburg College based on total student enrollment (17,978 students vs. 1,366 students)
UNCG vs. Waynesburg College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UNCG or Waynesburg College?
- Waynesburg University is 517.4% more expensive to attend than UNCG for in-state tuition ($27,300.00 vs. $4,422.00)
- Out of state tuition is 39.4% higher at Waynesburg College than University of North Carolina at Greensboro ($27,300.00 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 Waynesburg College ($10,979 vs. $22,281)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of North Carolina at Greensboro are 22.1% lower than costs at Waynesburg University ($9,924 vs. $12,120)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Waynesburg University than University of North Carolina at Greensboro (92% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Waynesburg University students is 111.5% larger than aid received University of North Carolina at Greensboro ($17,464 vs. $8,257)
UNCG vs. Waynesburg College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UNCG or Waynesburg College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Waynesburg College or UNCG .
- The average SAT score at University of North Carolina at Greensboro (1035) is 16 points higher than at Waynesburg College (1019)
- Incoming UNCG students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at Waynesburg College (23)
- Accepted freshman Waynesburg College students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.64) than students at UNCG (3.59)
- UNCG has a higher acceptance rate (91.9%) than Waynesburg College (75.6%)
UNCG vs. Waynesburg College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UNCG or Waynesburg College? 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 Waynesburg College and UNCG.
- The graduation rate at Waynesburg College is higher than University of North Carolina at Greensboro (57% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from Waynesburg University earn on average $9,800 more per year than UNCG graduates after ten years. ($48,900 vs. $39,100)
- University of North Carolina at Greensboro students graduate with a $4,263 lower median federal student loan debt than Waynesburg College graduates. ($22,737 vs. $27,000)
- UNCG graduates are paying $44 less per month on federal student loans than Waynesburg College graduates. ($235 vs. $279)
- More Waynesburg College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UNCG students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/