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Overview |
UNCW | UH | ||
| Location | Wilmington, NC | Houston, TX | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 17,843 | 46,700 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #377 | #452 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uncw.edu | uh.edu | ||
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Costs |
UNCW | UH | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,443 | $8,685 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,063 | $20,877 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,120 | $10,418 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,709 | $14,056 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,217 | $11,457 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 56% | 75% |
Admission |
UNCW | UH | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 16,860 | 29,783 | ||
| Admitted | 11,605 | 19,728 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68.8% | 66.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.4% | 28.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 3.46 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 24/29 | 23/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1220/1370 | 1160/1330 | ||
| 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 | May 31, 2024 |
Academics |
UNCW | UH | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UNCW | UH | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,700 | $59,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 61% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $19,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $204 |
Diversity |
UNCW | UH | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 26% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 32% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
UNCW | UH | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 93% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | 3% | ||
Campus |
UNCW | UH | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Houston is larger than than UNCW based on total student enrollment (46,700 students vs. 17,843 students)
UNCW vs. UH Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UNCW or UH?
- University of Houston is 95.5% more expensive to attend than UNCW for in-state tuition ($8,685.00 vs. $4,443.00)
- Out of state tuition is 9.5% higher at UH than University of North Carolina at Wilmington ($20,877.00 vs. $19,063.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Houston than UNCW ($14,056 vs. $18,709)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Houston are 16.3% lower than costs at University of North Carolina at Wilmington ($10,418 vs. $12,120)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Houston than University of North Carolina at Wilmington (75% vs. 56%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Houston students is 84.3% larger than aid received University of North Carolina at Wilmington ($11,457 vs. $6,217)
UNCW vs. UH Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UNCW or UH? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UH or UNCW .
- The average SAT score at University of North Carolina at Wilmington (1162) is 8 points higher than at UH (1154)
- Incoming UH students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at UNCW (25)
- Accepted freshman UNCW students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at UH (3.46)
- UNCW has a higher acceptance rate (68.8%) than UH (66.2%)
UNCW vs. UH Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UNCW or UH? 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 UH and UNCW.
- The graduation rate at UNCW is higher than University of Houston (67% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from University of Houston earn on average $14,300 more per year than UNCW graduates after ten years. ($59,000 vs. $44,700)
- University of Houston students graduate with a $750 lower median federal student loan debt than UNCW graduates. ($19,750 vs. $20,500)
- UH graduates are paying $7 less per month on federal student loans than UNCW graduates. ($204 vs. $211)
- More UNCW graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UH students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/