University of North Carolina Wilmington (UNCW) vs Millersville U

When it comes to choosing the right university, it's essential to compare institutions to find the best fit. University of North Carolina Wilmington (UNCW) and Millersville University of Pennsylvania (MU) offer distinct experiences for students. UNCW, located in the vibrant coastal city of Wilmington, boasts a higher acceptance rate and a larger student body, while MU, situated in the historic town of Millersville, offers a more selective admissions process and a smaller, close-knit community. Both universities excel in different areas, with UNCW known for its strong marine science and nursing programs, and MU recognized for its exceptional teacher education and music programs. Explore the detailed comparison table to discover more about the acceptance rates, popular majors, student demographics, and graduation rates of these two esteemed institutions.

	Millersville University of Pennsylvania	University of North Carolina Wilmington
Overview
Location	Millersville, Pennsylvania	Wilmington, North Carolina
Campus setting	Suburb: 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	75.0%	83.0%
Common app member	Yes	Yes
Religious affiliation

Admission
Acceptance rate	96.4%	68.0%
Application fees	$40	Undergraduate: $80 Graduate: $75
SAT range	1000 - 1220	1210 - 1330
ACT range	N/A	24 - 28
Students submitting SAT score	37.0%	8.0%
Students submitting ACT score		19.0%
Total number of applicants	6,087	15,792
Total number of admissions given out	5,866	10,736
Admitted students who chose to enroll	1,225	2,435
Yield rate	20.9%	22.7%
Test scores (SAT/ACT)	N/A	N/A
High school GPA	Required	Required
Recommendation letters	Not required	Required
High school transcript	Not required	Required
English proficiency test (e.g. TOEFL)	Required	Required

Tuition and Fees
Sticker price	In state: $29,326 Out of state: $39,296	In state: $25,855 Out of state: $39,920
Average net price	$17,995	$18,792
Tuition	In state: $9,570 Out of state: $19,290	In state: $4,443 Out of state: $18,508
Room & board	Room/dormitory: $8,080 Meal plan: $4,200	Room/dormitory: $6,926 Meal plan: $4,420
Available payment plans	Tuition payment plan	Guaranteed tuition plan Tuition payment plan

Financial Aid
Students receiving financial aid (Grants & scholarships)	62.0% Average amount $6,568	53.0% Average amount $6,253
Students receiving federal student loan	58.0% Average amount $5,148	47.0% Average amount $5,258
Students taking out private loans	17.0% Average amount $11,976	9.0% Average amount $15,490

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students	6,237 Men 40.9% Women 59.1%	14,488 Men 35.0% Women 65.0%
Graduate students	954 Men 24.6% Women 75.4%	3,542 Men 28.2% Women 71.8%
Racial/ethnic diversity	Low	Low
Out-of-state students	9.8%	17.4%
International students	0.8%	2.0%
Campus local/setting	Suburb: Large	City: Midsize
Dormitory capacity	2,233	5,562
First year students are required to live on campus?	No	No
Top 5 states where most U.S. students come from	Pennsylvania New Jersey Maryland Delaware New York	North Carolina Maryland Pennsylvania Virginia New Jersey

Academics
Popular study areas	Education Health Professions Public Administration and Social Service Psychology Business	Health Professions Business Education Kinesiology & Leisure Studies Public Administration and Social Service
Students to faculty ratio	19:1	16:1
Institutional accreditation	Middle States Commission on Higher Education	Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges

Outcome
Graduation rate	56.6%	71.8%
Dropout rate	14.5%	6.5%
Transferred out	26.5%	20.7%
Alumni salary by major (Top 10)	Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $100,389 Year 2: $98,403 Year 3: $114,960 Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $72,336 Year 2: $64,990 Year 3: $71,878 Quality Control and Safety Technologies/Technicians (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $60,940 Year 2: $56,776 Year 3: $59,484 Computer and Information Sciences, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $53,301 Year 2: $49,484 Year 3: $56,241 Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $46,393 Year 2: $47,064 Year 3: $53,607 Homeland Security (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $50,009 Year 2: $55,547 Year 3: $52,554 Business Administration, Management and Operations (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $42,758 Year 2: $40,911 Year 3: $50,722 Economics (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $41,359 Year 2: $43,798 Year 3: $49,595 Chemistry (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $43,013 Year 2: $38,559 Year 3: $46,514 Social Work (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $41,564 Year 2: $42,821 Year 3: $46,275	Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $86,377 Year 2: $92,124 Year 3: $103,988 Business Administration, Management and Operations (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $63,601 Year 2: $65,486 Year 3: $79,923 Educational Administration and Supervision (Doctoral Degrees) Year 1: $68,987 Year 2: $71,015 Year 3: $73,712 Fine and Studio Arts (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $59,073 Year 2: $60,957 Year 3: $73,607 Computer Science (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $54,368 Year 2: $64,493 Year 3: $72,729 Chemistry (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $52,551 Year 2: $55,108 Year 3: $65,524 Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $63,331 Year 2: $59,253 Year 3: $63,301 Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $45,853 Year 2: $46,478 Year 3: $58,788 Business/Managerial Economics (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $55,512 Year 3: $55,086 Business Administration, Management and Operations (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $39,700 Year 2: $43,201 Year 3: $54,656

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