- Both University of North Carolina Wilmington (UNCW) and Towson University are public.
- UNCW is located in Wilmington, NC and Towson University is located in Towson, MD.
- Towson University has more expensive tuition of $28,326 than UNCW ($22,985).
- UNCW has tighter acceptance rate of 66.52% than Towson University (77.30%).
- UNCW has higher SAT scores of 1,300 than Towson University (1,140).
- Towson University is larger with 19,793 students than UNCW (17,843 students).
University of North Carolina Wilmington View More Rivals | Towson University View More Rivals | |
| #18 in North Carolina | Rankings | #6 in Maryland |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Wilmington, NC | Location | Towson, MD |
UNCW| Known as | | |
| Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | 1 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Research University (high research activity) | Carnegie Classification | Master's College and University (larger programs) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $7,317 North Carolina residents $22,985 out-of-state | Undergraduate | $11,306 Maryland residents $28,326 out-of-state |
| $7,853 North Carolina residents $23,029 out-of-state | Graduate | $12,042 Maryland residents $21,780 out-of-state |
| $6,644 | Financial Aid | $9,526 |
| Admission | ||
| $80 undergraduate $75 graduate | Application Fee | $45 undergraduate $45 graduate |
| 66.52% | Acceptance Rate | 77.30% |
| 27.62% | Yield | 27.82% |
| 1,300 SAT, 26 ACT | Test Scores | 1,140 SAT, 22 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 17,843 | Total Students | 19,793 |
| 14,294 | Undergraduate | 16,861 |
| 3,549 | Graduate | 2,932 |
| 4,619 | Online Enrollment | 1,430 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 74% | Graduation Rate | 69% |
| 19% | Transfer-out Rate | 20% |
| 83% | Retention Rate | 82% |
| $46,600 | Average Earning after Graduation | $55,100 |
| 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 Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 5,562) $7,700 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 5,300) $7,822 average annual costs |
| Not offered or not Reported | Meal Plan | ✔ (21 meals per week) $6,910 average annual costs |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 17 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 15 to 1 |
| 725 Full-time 330 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 930 Full-time 766 Part-time |
| 2,133 Full-time 346 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 2,357 Full-time 855 Part-time |
| $77,382 for Faculties $56,722 Part-time | Average Salary | $73,396 for Faculties $68,472 Part-time |