| UNCW vs. UNC |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#202 in National Universities #9 in North Carolina Colleges | Rankings* | #30 in National Universities #56 in World University Rankings #3 in North Carolina 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 | 1-2 Years Certificate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2024 Tuition & Fees | ||
| cheaper$7,317 North Carolina Residents $22,985 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$8,989 North Carolina Residents $39,330 Out-of-State |
| cheaper$7,853 North Carolina Residents $23,029 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | expensive$12,527 North Carolina Residents $30,819 Out-of-State |
| Less$6,644 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$16,747 |
| Admission | ||
| Lower1,300 SAT 26 ACT | Test Scores | Higher1,460 SAT 32 ACT |
| Easier68.83% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter17.11% |
| Lower20.42% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable46.01% |
| 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 Legacy status |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Smaller17,843 | Total Enrollment | Larger31,705 |
| Smaller14,294 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger20,029 |
| Smaller3,549 | Graduate Student Population | Larger11,676 |
| Larger4,619 | Online Student Population | Smaller1,918 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower74% | Graduate Rate | Higher91% |
| Higher19% | Transfer-out Rate | Lower5% |
| Lower83% | Retention Rate | Higher96% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| Study Abroad Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 5,562) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 9,925) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,420) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,240) |
| Faculties | ||
| 17 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | 17 to 1 |
| 1,055 | Number of faculties | 2,440 |
| Lower$83,683 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$125,543 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.