| UNCW vs. Elon |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#202 in National Universities #9 in North Carolina Colleges | Rankings* | #131 in National Universities #6 in North Carolina Colleges |
| Public, four-years Research University (high research activity) | School Type | Private (not-for-profit), four-years Doctoral/Research University |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degree | Bachelor's Master's Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| cheaper$7,277 North Carolina Residents $24,152 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$46,958 |
| expensive$8,112 North Carolina Residents $24,198 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$22,086 |
| Less$7,033 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$16,543 |
| Admission | ||
| Higher1,280 SAT 27 ACT | Test Scores | Lower1,200 SAT 25 ACT |
| Tighter64.24% | Acceptance Rate | Easier66.35% |
| Favorable21.02% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower13.38% |
| High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Work experience Personal statement or essay Legacy status | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Work experience Personal statement or essay Legacy status |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits |
| Enrollment | ||
| Larger18,848 | Total Enrollment | Smaller7,239 |
| Larger15,254 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller6,452 |
| Larger3,594 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller787 |
| 4,303 | Online Student Population | - |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower71% | Graduate Rate | Higher84% |
| 22% | Transfer-out Rate | - |
| Lower88% | Retention Rate | Higher90% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| Study Abroad Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 5,562) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 4,096) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,420) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $7,068) |
| Faculty | ||
| More Students per Faculty17 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty11 to 1 |
| 1,133 | Number of faculty | 620 |
| Lower$90,363 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$94,816 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.