| 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) |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| cheaper$7,277 North Carolina Residents $24,152 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$8,994 North Carolina Residents $41,203 Out-of-State |
| cheaper$8,112 North Carolina Residents $24,198 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | expensive$12,751 North Carolina Residents $31,408 Out-of-State |
| Less$7,033 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$15,205 |
| Admission | ||
| Lower1,280 SAT 27 ACT | Test Scores | Higher1,480 SAT 31 ACT |
| Easier64.24% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter15.34% |
| Lower21.02% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable45.45% |
| 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 | ||
| Smaller18,848 | Total Enrollment | Larger32,438 |
| Smaller15,254 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger20,885 |
| Smaller3,594 | Graduate Student Population | Larger11,553 |
| Larger4,303 | Online Student Population | Smaller1,858 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower71% | Graduate Rate | Higher91% |
| Higher22% | Transfer-out Rate | Lower5% |
| Lower88% | Retention Rate | Higher97% |
| 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) |
| Faculty | ||
| More Students per Faculty17 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty15 to 1 |
| 1,133 | Number of faculty | 2,519 |
| Lower$90,363 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$136,550 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.