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ASU Texas A&M UNC Charlotte UNC Chapel Hill ECU Arkansas UNCG Oklahoma State University-Main Campus UT Dallas NC State Alabama WCU| University of North Carolina at Wilmington | University of Oklahoma Norman Campus | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UNCW | OU | ||
| Location | Wilmington, NC | Norman, OK | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 17,843 | 28,308 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #377 | #189 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uncw.edu | ou.edu | ||
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Costs |
UNCW | OU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,443 | $4,920 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,063 | $21,488 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,120 | $15,780 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,709 | $22,601 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,217 | $10,561 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 56% | 98% |
Admission |
UNCW | OU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 16,860 | 21,548 | ||
| Admitted | 11,605 | 15,712 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68.8% | 72.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.4% | 29.8% | ||
| 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 | 23/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1220/1370 | 1130/1330 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
UNCW | OU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UNCW | OU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,700 | $59,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $20,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $206 |
Diversity |
UNCW | OU | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 7% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
UNCW | OU | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 53% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | 45% | ||
Campus |
UNCW | OU | ||
| 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 Oklahoma Norman Campus is larger than than UNCW based on total student enrollment (28,308 students vs. 17,843 students)
UNCW vs. OU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UNCW or OU?
- University of Oklahoma Norman Campus is 10.7% more expensive to attend than UNCW for in-state tuition ($4,920.00 vs. $4,443.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12.7% higher at OU than University of North Carolina at Wilmington ($21,488.00 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 OU ($18,709 vs. $22,601)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of North Carolina at Wilmington are 30.2% lower than costs at University of Oklahoma Norman Campus ($12,120 vs. $15,780)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Oklahoma Norman Campus than University of North Carolina at Wilmington (98% vs. 56%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Oklahoma Norman Campus students is 69.9% larger than aid received University of North Carolina at Wilmington ($10,561 vs. $6,217)
UNCW vs. OU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UNCW or OU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between OU or UNCW .
- The average SAT score at University of Oklahoma Norman Campus (1204) is 42 points higher than at UNCW (1162)
- Incoming OU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at UNCW (25)
- Accepted freshman OU students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at UNCW (3.56)
- OU has a higher acceptance rate (72.9%) than UNCW (68.8%)
UNCW vs. OU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UNCW or OU? 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 OU and UNCW.
- The graduation rate at UNCW is the same as at University of Oklahoma Norman Campus (67% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from University of Oklahoma Norman Campus earn on average $14,600 more per year than UNCW graduates after ten years. ($59,300 vs. $44,700)
- University of Oklahoma Norman Campus students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than UNCW graduates. ($20,000 vs. $20,500)
- OU graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than UNCW graduates. ($206 vs. $211)
- More OU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UNCW students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/