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ECU UNC Charlotte Eastern Murray State University UNCW Kentucky NC State Louisville ASU NCAT UTC UNC Chapel Hill| Western Kentucky University | University of North Carolina at Greensboro | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
WKU | UNCG | ||
| Location | Bowling Green, KY | Greensboro, NC | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 16,493 | 17,978 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #875 | #671 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wku.edu | uncg.edu | ||
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Costs |
WKU | UNCG | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,112 | $4,422 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,000 | $19,581 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,072 | $9,924 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,625 | $10,979 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,260 | $8,257 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 82% |
Admission |
WKU | UNCG | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,505 | 11,515 | ||
| Admitted | 7,276 | 10,587 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.9% | 91.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 37.9% | 22.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/25 | 22/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1170 | 1110/1280 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2024 | Mar 1, 2024 |
Academics |
WKU | UNCG | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WKU | UNCG | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,100 | $39,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,250 | $22,737 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $250 | $235 |
Diversity |
WKU | UNCG | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 52% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 28% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
WKU | UNCG | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 6% | ||
Campus |
WKU | UNCG | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of North Carolina at Greensboro is larger than than WKU based on total student enrollment (17,978 students vs. 16,493 students)
WKU vs. UNCG Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WKU or UNCG?
- Western Kentucky University is 151.3% more expensive to attend than UNCG for in-state tuition ($11,112.00 vs. $4,422.00)
- Out of state tuition is 37.9% higher at WKU than University of North Carolina at Greensboro ($27,000.00 vs. $19,581.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of North Carolina at Greensboro than WKU ($10,979 vs. $12,625)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of North Carolina at Greensboro are 11.6% lower than costs at Western Kentucky University ($9,924 vs. $11,072)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Western Kentucky University than University of North Carolina at Greensboro (99% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Western Kentucky University students is 24.3% larger than aid received University of North Carolina at Greensboro ($10,260 vs. $8,257)
WKU vs. UNCG Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, WKU or UNCG? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UNCG or WKU .
- The average SAT score at Western Kentucky University (1047) is 12 points higher than at UNCG (1035)
- Incoming WKU students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at UNCG (23)
- Accepted freshman UNCG students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at WKU (3.42)
- WKU has a higher acceptance rate (96.9%) than UNCG (91.9%)
WKU vs. UNCG Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WKU or UNCG? 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 UNCG and WKU.
- The graduation rate at UNCG is higher than Western Kentucky University (53% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from University of North Carolina at Greensboro earn on average $2,000 more per year than WKU graduates after ten years. ($39,100 vs. $37,100)
- University of North Carolina at Greensboro students graduate with a $1,513 lower median federal student loan debt than WKU graduates. ($22,737 vs. $24,250)
- UNCG graduates are paying $15 less per month on federal student loans than WKU graduates. ($235 vs. $250)
- More UNCG graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WKU students, three years after graduation. (56% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/