- Elon University is a private school while University of North Carolina Wilmington (UNCW) is a public school.
- Both schools are located in North Carolina.
- Elon University has more expensive tuition of $44,536 than UNCW ($22,985).
- UNCW has tighter acceptance rate of 66.52% than Elon University (66.53%).
- UNCW has higher SAT scores of 1,300 than Elon University (1,260).
- UNCW is larger with 17,843 students than Elon University (7,123 students).
Elon University View More Rivals | University of North Carolina Wilmington View More Rivals | |
| #6 in North Carolina | Rankings | #18 in North Carolina |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Elon, NC | Location | Wilmington, NC |
| Known as | UNCW | |
| Bachelor's Master's Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Doctoral/Research University | Carnegie Classification | Research University (high research activity) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $44,536 | Undergraduate | $7,317 North Carolina residents $22,985 out-of-state |
| $20,574 | Graduate | $7,853 North Carolina residents $23,029 out-of-state |
| $15,222 | Financial Aid | $6,644 |
| Admission | ||
| $60 undergraduate $60 graduate | Application Fee | $80 undergraduate $75 graduate |
| 66.53% | Acceptance Rate | 66.52% |
| 24.57% | Yield | 27.62% |
| 1,260 SAT, 28 ACT | Test Scores | 1,300 SAT, 26 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 7,123 | Total Students | 17,843 |
| 6,337 | Undergraduate | 14,294 |
| 786 | Graduate | 3,549 |
| Online Enrollment | 4,619 | |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 83% | Graduation Rate | 74% |
| Transfer-out Rate | 19% | |
| 90% | Retention Rate | 83% |
| $58,700 | Average Earning after Graduation | $46,600 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Course (may not Degree Program) Offered for Undergraduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate |
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 4,096) $6,818 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 5,562) $7,700 average annual costs |
| Not offered or not Reported | Meal Plan | Not offered or not Reported |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 11 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 17 to 1 |
| 447 Full-time 135 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 725 Full-time 330 Part-time |
| 1,370 Full-time 220 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 2,133 Full-time 346 Part-time |
| $85,252 for Faculties $66,329 Part-time | Average Salary | $77,382 for Faculties $56,722 Part-time |