| UNCW vs. UD |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#202 in National Universities #9 in North Carolina Colleges | Rankings* | #67 in National Universities #1 in Delaware Colleges |
| Public, four-years Research University (high research activity) | School Type | Public, four-years Research University (very high research activity) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degree | Associate Bachelor's Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2024 Tuition & Fees | ||
| cheaper$7,317 North Carolina Residents $22,985 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$16,080 Delaware Residents $39,720 Out-of-State |
| expensive$7,853 North Carolina Residents $23,029 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$18,664 Delaware Residents $19,546 Out-of-State |
| Less$6,644 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$12,518 |
| Admission | ||
| Higher1,300 SAT 26 ACT | Test Scores | Lower1,280 SAT 29 ACT |
| Tighter68.83% | Acceptance Rate | Easier73.81% |
| Favorable20.42% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower18.80% |
| 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 Formal Demonstration of Competencies Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Work experience Personal statement or essay |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Smaller17,843 | Total Enrollment | Larger24,039 |
| Smaller14,294 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger19,482 |
| Smaller3,549 | Graduate Student Population | Larger4,557 |
| Larger4,619 | Online Student Population | Smaller1,793 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower74% | Graduate Rate | Higher79% |
| 19% | Transfer-out Rate | - |
| Lower83% | Retention Rate | Higher91% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| Study Abroad Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 5,562) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 7,220) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,420) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,752) |
| Faculties | ||
| More Students per Faculty17 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty15 to 1 |
| 1,055 | Number of faculties | 1,291 |
| Lower$83,683 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$124,021 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.