- Lenoir-Rhyne University is a private school while University of North Carolina Wilmington (UNCW) is a public school.
- Both schools are located in North Carolina.
- Lenoir-Rhyne University has more expensive tuition of $30,900 than UNCW ($22,985).
- UNCW has tighter acceptance rate of 66.52% than Lenoir-Rhyne University (73.90%).
- UNCW is larger with 17,843 students than Lenoir-Rhyne University (2,354 students).
| Lenoir-Rhyne University View More Rivals | University of North Carolina Wilmington View More Rivals | |
| #19 in North Carolina | Rankings | #18 in North Carolina |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Hickory, NC | Location | Wilmington, NC |
| Known as | UNCW | |
| Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Doctorate (Other) | Offered Degrees | Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Master's College and University (larger programs) | Carnegie Classification | Research University (high research activity) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $30,900 | Undergraduate | $7,317 North Carolina residents $22,985 out-of-state |
| $12,240 | Graduate | $7,853 North Carolina residents $23,029 out-of-state |
| $32,218 | Financial Aid | $6,644 |
| Admission | ||
| $35 | Application Fee | $80 undergraduate $75 graduate |
| 73.90% | Acceptance Rate | 66.52% |
| 10.31% | Yield | 27.62% |
| Test Scores | 1,300 SAT, 26 ACT | |
| Student Population | ||
| 2,354 | Total Students | 17,843 |
| 1,529 | Undergraduate | 14,294 |
| 825 | Graduate | 3,549 |
| 375 | Online Enrollment | 4,619 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 51% | Graduation Rate | 74% |
| Transfer-out Rate | 19% | |
| 71% | Retention Rate | 83% |
| $43,600 | Average Earning after Graduation | $46,600 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate |
| Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,017) | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 5,562) $7,700 average annual costs |
| ✔ (19 meals per week) | Meal Plan | Not offered or not Reported |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 11 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 17 to 1 |
| 140 Full-time 117 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 725 Full-time 330 Part-time |
| 319 Full-time 154 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 2,133 Full-time 346 Part-time |
| $67,201 for Faculties $51,008 Part-time | Average Salary | $77,382 for Faculties $56,722 Part-time |