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University of North Carolina at Greensboro (UNCG) vs UNC-Greeley

Considering higher education options? Explore the distinct offerings of the University of North Carolina at Greensboro (UNCG) and the University of Northern Colorado (UNC). UNCG, located in Greensboro, North Carolina, boasts a higher acceptance rate (75%) compared to UNC's 70%. Both universities offer a diverse range of undergraduate programs, with UNCG excelling in fields like nursing, education, and human environmental sciences, while UNC shines in business, education, and health professions. UNCG's student body is predominantly female (62%), while UNC has a more balanced gender ratio. UNC's graduation rate stands at 58%, slightly higher than UNCG's 56%. Delve into the detailed comparison table to uncover further distinctions and make an informed decision that aligns with your academic aspirations and personal preferences.
University of North Carolina at Greensboro logo

University of North Carolina at Greensboro

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University of Northern Colorado

Overview

Location Greensboro, North Carolina Greeley, Colorado
Campus setting City: Large City: Midsize
College type 4 year 4 year
Control/business model Public Public
Calendar system Semester Semester
Degrees offered Undergraduate and Graduate Undergraduate and Graduate
Students retention rate 78.0% 69.0%
Common app member Yes Yes
Religious affiliation

Admission

Acceptance rate 90.8% 91.1%
Application fees
Undergraduate: $65
Graduate: $65
Undergraduate: $50
Graduate: $50
SAT range 1095 - 1260 970 - 1210
ACT range 21 - 26 19 - 27
Students submitting SAT score 6.0% 29.0%
Students submitting ACT score 18.0% 8.0%
Total number of applicants 10,696 10,152
Total number of admissions given out 9,716 9,252
Admitted students who chose to enroll 2,543 1,256
Yield rate 26.2% 13.6%
Test scores (SAT/ACT) N/A N/A
High school GPA Required Required
Recommendation letters Not required Not required
High school transcript Not required Not required
English proficiency test (e.g. TOEFL) Required Required

Tuition and Fees

Sticker price
In state: $20,738
Out of state: $35,897
In state: $27,308
Out of state: $40,427
Average net price $9,950 $17,128
Tuition
In state: $4,422
Out of state: $19,581
In state: $8,127
Out of state: $21,246
Room & board
Room/dormitory: $5,766
Meal plan: $3,920
Room/dormitory: $6,546
Meal plan: $5,606
Available payment plans
  • Guaranteed tuition plan
  • Tuition payment plan

Financial Aid

Students receiving financial aid

(Grants & scholarships)

 72.0%
Average amount $9,237 		98.0%
Average amount $8,308
Students receiving federal student loan 57.0%
Average amount $5,076 		49.0%
Average amount $4,866
Students taking out private loans 5.0%
Average amount $11,170 		5.0%
Average amount $12,652

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students 15,178
Men 33.3% Women 66.7% 		7,357
Men 32.9% Women 67.1%
Graduate students 3,860
Men 29.8% Women 70.2% 		2,991
Men 24.5% Women 75.5%
Racial/ethnic diversity
Moderate
Low
Out-of-state students 5.7% 15.4%
International students 3.0% 1.6%
Campus local/setting City: Large City: Midsize
Dormitory capacity 5,660 3,542
First year students are required to live on campus? No No
Top 5 states where most U.S. students come from North Carolina Maryland New York Florida South Carolina Colorado California Texas Arizona New Mexico

Academics

Popular study areas
  • Health Professions
  • Education
  • Kinesiology & Leisure Studies
  • Visual & Performing Arts
  • Multidisciplinary Studies
  • Education
  • Health Professions
  • Visual & Performing Arts
  • Biological and Biomedical Sciences
  • Kinesiology & Leisure Studies
Students to faculty ratio 17:1 14:1
Institutional accreditation Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges Higher Learning Commission

Outcome

Graduation rate 57.6% 51.9%
Dropout rate 13.6% 12.7%
Transferred out 26.8% 33.5%
Alumni salary by major (Top 10)
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Master's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $81,289
  • Year 2: $139,500
  • Year 3: $133,801
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications (Master's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $75,642
  • Year 2: $68,666
  • Year 3: $84,873
Computer Science (Bachelor's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $59,772
  • Year 2: $68,443
  • Year 3: $79,028
Business Administration, Management and Operations (Master's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $60,720
  • Year 2: $64,121
  • Year 3: $76,514
Accounting and Related Services (Master's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $57,593
  • Year 2: $59,253
  • Year 3: $68,341
Education, General (Doctoral Degrees)
  • Year 1: N/A
  • Year 2: $67,101
  • Year 3: $67,567
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Bachelor's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $60,604
  • Year 2: $58,823
  • Year 3: $61,667
Communication Disorders Sciences and Services (Master's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $52,800
  • Year 2: $54,109
  • Year 3: $53,443
Accounting and Related Services (Bachelor's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $42,001
  • Year 2: $42,402
  • Year 3: $49,703
Finance and Financial Management Services (Bachelor's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $39,797
  • Year 2: $43,798
  • Year 3: $49,101
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Master's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $95,592
  • Year 2: $93,076
  • Year 3: $97,134
Educational Administration and Supervision (Doctoral Degrees)
  • Year 1: $67,550
  • Year 2: $64,493
  • Year 3: $71,265
Accounting and Related Services (Master's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $56,692
  • Year 2: $59,688
  • Year 3: $64,765
Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology (Doctoral Degrees)
  • Year 1: $50,641
  • Year 2: $57,318
  • Year 3: $62,395
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Bachelor's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $60,682
  • Year 2: $57,995
  • Year 3: $60,883
Educational Administration and Supervision (Master's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $49,199
  • Year 2: $50,231
  • Year 3: $52,879
Business Administration, Management and Operations (Bachelor's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $44,408
  • Year 2: $45,665
  • Year 3: $52,808
Communication Disorders Sciences and Services (Master's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $56,601
  • Year 2: $48,198
  • Year 3: $49,964
Special Education and Teaching (Master's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $48,018
  • Year 2: $46,738
  • Year 3: $48,853
Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology (Master's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $42,825
  • Year 2: $42,979
  • Year 3: $46,903

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