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