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ASU Auburn Alabama UNC Charlotte Kentucky UNC Chapel Hill ECU Clemson Ole Miss UofSC UNCG Florida State| University of North Carolina at Wilmington | The University of Tennessee | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UNCW | Tennessee | ||
| Location | Wilmington, NC | Knoxville, TN | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 17,843 | 33,805 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #377 | #232 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uncw.edu | tennessee.edu | ||
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Costs |
UNCW | Tennessee | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,443 | $11,332 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,063 | $29,522 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,120 | $12,150 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,709 | $21,880 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,217 | $10,593 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 56% | 88% |
Admission |
UNCW | Tennessee | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 16,860 | 36,290 | ||
| Admitted | 11,605 | 24,826 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68.8% | 68.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.4% | 27.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 3.66 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 24/29 | 25/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1220/1370 | 1170/1330 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
UNCW | Tennessee | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UNCW | Tennessee | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,700 | $56,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $20,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $206 |
Diversity |
UNCW | Tennessee | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 3% |
Students |
UNCW | Tennessee | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | 45% | ||
Campus |
UNCW | Tennessee | ||
| 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
- The University of Tennessee is larger than than UNCW based on total student enrollment (33,805 students vs. 17,843 students)
UNCW vs. Tennessee Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UNCW or Tennessee?
- The University of Tennessee is 155.1% more expensive to attend than UNCW for in-state tuition ($11,332.00 vs. $4,443.00)
- Out of state tuition is 54.9% higher at Tennessee than University of North Carolina at Wilmington ($29,522.00 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 Tennessee ($18,709 vs. $21,880)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of North Carolina at Wilmington are 0.2% lower than costs at The University of Tennessee ($12,120 vs. $12,150)
- More students receive financial grant aid at The University of Tennessee than University of North Carolina at Wilmington (88% vs. 56%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The University of Tennessee students is 70.4% larger than aid received University of North Carolina at Wilmington ($10,593 vs. $6,217)
UNCW vs. Tennessee Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UNCW or Tennessee? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Tennessee or UNCW .
- The average SAT score at The University of Tennessee (1214) is 52 points higher than at UNCW (1162)
- Incoming Tennessee students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at UNCW (25)
- Accepted freshman Tennessee students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at UNCW (3.56)
- UNCW has a higher acceptance rate (68.8%) than Tennessee (68.4%)
UNCW vs. Tennessee Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UNCW or Tennessee? 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 Tennessee and UNCW.
- The graduation rate at UNCW is higher than The University of Tennessee (67% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from The University of Tennessee earn on average $11,600 more per year than UNCW graduates after ten years. ($56,300 vs. $44,700)
- The University of Tennessee students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than UNCW graduates. ($20,000 vs. $20,500)
- Tennessee graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than UNCW graduates. ($206 vs. $211)
- More Tennessee graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UNCW students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/