University of North Carolina Wilmington (UNCW) vs Oswego State

When it comes to choosing the right college, it's important to consider factors like acceptance rates, popular majors, student body demographics, and graduation rates. The University of North Carolina Wilmington and SUNY College at Oswego offer distinct experiences for prospective students. UNC Wilmington boasts a higher acceptance rate, making it a more accessible option, while SUNY Oswego has a slightly higher graduation rate. Both institutions offer a diverse range of majors, with UNC Wilmington excelling in marine biology and nursing, and SUNY Oswego known for its strong programs in business and education. Explore our comprehensive comparison table to delve into further details and discover which institution aligns best with your academic aspirations and personal preferences.

	SUNY College at Oswego	University of North Carolina Wilmington
Overview
Location	Oswego, New York	Wilmington, North Carolina
Campus setting	Town: Distant	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	79.6%	68.0%
Application fees	Undergraduate: $50 Graduate: $65	Undergraduate: $80 Graduate: $75
SAT range	1060 - 1280	1210 - 1330
ACT range	24 - 29	24 - 28
Students submitting SAT score	30.0%	8.0%
Students submitting ACT score	4.0%	19.0%
Total number of applicants	10,357	15,792
Total number of admissions given out	8,249	10,736
Admitted students who chose to enroll	1,168	2,435
Yield rate	14.2%	22.7%
Test scores (SAT/ACT)	N/A	N/A
High school GPA	Required	Required
Recommendation letters	Required	Required
High school transcript	Not required	Required
English proficiency test (e.g. TOEFL)	Required	Required

Tuition and Fees
Sticker price	In state: $26,709 Out of state: $36,619	In state: $25,855 Out of state: $39,920
Average net price	$15,078	$18,792
Tuition	In state: $7,070 Out of state: $16,980	In state: $4,443 Out of state: $18,508
Room & board	Room/dormitory: $8,990 Meal plan: $5,650	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)	92.0% Average amount $9,827	53.0% Average amount $6,253
Students receiving federal student loan	57.0% Average amount $5,396	47.0% Average amount $5,258
Students taking out private loans	7.0% Average amount $11,732	9.0% Average amount $15,490

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students	6,135 Men 47.4% Women 52.6%	14,488 Men 35.0% Women 65.0%
Graduate students	923 Men 37.2% Women 62.8%	3,542 Men 28.2% Women 71.8%
Racial/ethnic diversity	Low	Low
Out-of-state students	5.8%	17.4%
International students	2.1%	2.0%
Campus local/setting	Town: Distant	City: Midsize
Dormitory capacity	3,600	5,562
First year students are required to live on campus?	No	No
Top 5 states where most U.S. students come from	New York District of Columbia New Jersey Connecticut Pennsylvania	North Carolina Maryland Pennsylvania Virginia New Jersey

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

Outcome
Graduation rate	66.4%	71.8%
Dropout rate	6.9%	6.5%
Transferred out	25.9%	20.7%
Alumni salary by major (Top 10)	Educational Administration and Supervision (Graduate/Professional Certificates) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $75,832 Year 3: $82,218 Business Administration, Management and Operations (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $60,762 Year 2: $56,716 Year 3: $69,352 Computer and Information Sciences, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $59,761 Year 2: $67,324 Year 3: $68,793 Finance and Financial Management Services (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $44,355 Year 2: $50,439 Year 3: $60,642 Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $53,277 Year 2: $49,832 Year 3: $55,558 Marketing (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $39,463 Year 2: $37,478 Year 3: $47,329 Human Resources Management and Services (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $37,275 Year 2: $39,832 Year 3: $46,905 Economics (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $45,225 Year 2: $37,748 Year 3: $46,883 Accounting and Related Services (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $40,410 Year 2: $39,009 Year 3: $46,627 Biology, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $31,543 Year 2: $30,409 Year 3: $46,215	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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