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Overview |
UNCW | Liberty University | ||
| Location | Wilmington, NC | Lynchburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 17,843 | 96,709 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #377 | #852 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uncw.edu | liberty.edu | ||
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Costs |
UNCW | Liberty University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,443 | $21,374 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,063 | $21,374 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,120 | $12,350 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,709 | $29,913 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,217 | $12,471 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 56% | 98% |
Admission |
UNCW | Liberty University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 16,860 | 30,943 | ||
| Admitted | 11,605 | 30,723 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68.8% | 99.3%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.4% | 19.9%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/29 | 21/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1220/1370 | 1040/1250 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
UNCW | Liberty University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UNCW | Liberty University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,700 | $39,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 36% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $24,166 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $249 |
Diversity |
UNCW | Liberty University | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 46% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 31% |
Students |
UNCW | Liberty University | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 22% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | 76% | ||
Campus |
UNCW | Liberty University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Liberty University is larger than than UNCW based on total student enrollment (96,709 students vs. 17,843 students)
UNCW vs. Liberty University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UNCW or Liberty University?
- Liberty University is 381.1% more expensive to attend than UNCW for in-state tuition ($21,374.00 vs. $4,443.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12.1% higher at Liberty University than University of North Carolina at Wilmington ($21,374.00 vs. $19,063.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of North Carolina at Wilmington than Liberty University ($18,709 vs. $29,913)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of North Carolina at Wilmington are 1.9% lower than costs at Liberty University ($12,120 vs. $12,350)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Liberty University than University of North Carolina at Wilmington (98% vs. 56%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Liberty University students is 100.6% larger than aid received University of North Carolina at Wilmington ($12,471 vs. $6,217)
UNCW vs. Liberty University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UNCW or Liberty University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Liberty University or UNCW .
- The average SAT score at University of North Carolina at Wilmington (1162) is 92 points higher than at Liberty University (1070)
- Incoming UNCW students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Liberty University (24)
- Accepted freshman UNCW students have at the same average high school GPA (3.56) as students at Liberty University (3.56)
- Liberty University has a higher acceptance rate (99.3%) than UNCW (68.8%)
UNCW vs. Liberty University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UNCW or Liberty 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 Liberty University and UNCW.
- The graduation rate at UNCW is higher than Liberty University (67% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from University of North Carolina at Wilmington earn on average $5,600 more per year than Liberty University graduates after ten years. ($44,700 vs. $39,100)
- University of North Carolina at Wilmington students graduate with a $3,666 lower median federal student loan debt than Liberty University graduates. ($20,500 vs. $24,166)
- UNCW graduates are paying $38 less per month on federal student loans than Liberty University graduates. ($211 vs. $249)
- More UNCW graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Liberty University students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 36%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/