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Overview |
UNCW | SVU | ||
| Location | Wilmington, NC | Buena Vista, VA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 17,843 | 1,053 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #377 | #984 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uncw.edu | svu.edu | ||
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Costs |
UNCW | SVU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,443 | $18,858 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,063 | $18,858 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,120 | $9,150 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,709 | $23,274 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,217 | $8,188 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 56% | 99% |
Admission |
UNCW | SVU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 16,860 | 1,090 | ||
| Admitted | 11,605 | 1,084 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68.8% | 99.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.4% | 35.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 3.19 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/29 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1220/1370 | 900/1250 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
UNCW | SVU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UNCW | SVU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 25% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,700 | $40,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $23,654 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $244 |
Diversity |
UNCW | SVU | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 53% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 47% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 7% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
UNCW | SVU | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 12% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | 73% | ||
Campus |
UNCW | SVU | ||
| 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
- University of North Carolina at Wilmington is larger than than SVU based on total student enrollment (17,843 students vs. 1,053 students)
UNCW vs. SVU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UNCW or SVU?
- Southern Virginia University is 324.4% more expensive to attend than UNCW for in-state tuition ($18,858.00 vs. $4,443.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.1% higher at UNCW than Southern Virginia University ($19,063.00 vs. $18,858.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of North Carolina at Wilmington than SVU ($18,709 vs. $23,274)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern Virginia University are 32.5% lower than costs at University of North Carolina at Wilmington ($9,150 vs. $12,120)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southern Virginia University than University of North Carolina at Wilmington (99% vs. 56%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southern Virginia University students is 31.7% larger than aid received University of North Carolina at Wilmington ($8,188 vs. $6,217)
UNCW vs. SVU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UNCW or SVU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SVU or UNCW .
- The average SAT score at University of North Carolina at Wilmington (1162) is 121 points higher than at SVU (1041)
- Incoming UNCW students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at SVU (23)
- Accepted freshman UNCW students have a 0.37 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at SVU (3.19)
- SVU has a higher acceptance rate (99.4%) than UNCW (68.8%)
UNCW vs. SVU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UNCW or SVU? 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 SVU and UNCW.
- The graduation rate at UNCW is higher than Southern Virginia University (67% vs. 25%)
- Graduates from University of North Carolina at Wilmington earn on average $4,100 more per year than SVU graduates after ten years. ($44,700 vs. $40,600)
- University of North Carolina at Wilmington students graduate with a $3,154 lower median federal student loan debt than SVU graduates. ($20,500 vs. $23,654)
- UNCW graduates are paying $33 less per month on federal student loans than SVU graduates. ($211 vs. $244)
- More UNCW graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SVU students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/