University of North Carolina at Greensboro (UNCG) vs San Diego State University (SDSU)

Envision yourself immersed in the vibrant college towns of Greensboro, North Carolina, and San Diego, California, home to the esteemed University of North Carolina at Greensboro (UNCG) and San Diego State University (SDSU), respectively. While both institutions share a commitment to academic excellence, they offer distinct experiences shaped by their unique locations, student demographics, and academic strengths. UNCG boasts a higher acceptance rate, making it a more accessible option for aspiring students. SDSU, on the other hand, attracts a more diverse student body, reflecting the rich cultural tapestry of Southern California. Explore our comprehensive comparison table to delve into further details, including popular majors, graduation rates, and additional factors that will help you make an informed decision about your academic journey.

	San Diego State University	University of North Carolina at Greensboro
Overview
Location	San Diego, California	Greensboro, North Carolina
Campus setting	City: Large	City: Large
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	90.0%	78.0%
Common app member	No	Yes
Religious affiliation

Admission
Acceptance rate	37.9%	90.8%
Application fees	Undergraduate: $70 Graduate: $70	Undergraduate: $65 Graduate: $65
SAT range	N/A	1095 - 1260
ACT range	N/A	21 - 26
Students submitting SAT score		6.0%
Students submitting ACT score		18.0%
Total number of applicants	67,660	10,696
Total number of admissions given out	25,646	9,716
Admitted students who chose to enroll	5,269	2,543
Yield rate	20.5%	26.2%
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)	Not required	Required

Tuition and Fees
Sticker price	In state: $28,256 Out of state: $40,136	In state: $20,738 Out of state: $35,897
Average net price	$6,867	$9,950
Tuition	In state: $5,742 Out of state: $17,622	In state: $4,422 Out of state: $19,581
Room & board	Room/dormitory: $12,824 Meal plan: $6,344	Room/dormitory: $5,766 Meal plan: $3,920
Available payment plans	Tuition payment plan	Guaranteed tuition plan

Financial Aid
Students receiving financial aid (Grants & scholarships)	47.0% Average amount $9,026	72.0% Average amount $9,237
Students receiving federal student loan	18.0% Average amount $5,015	57.0% Average amount $5,076
Students taking out private loans	2.0% Average amount $21,638	5.0% Average amount $11,170

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students	31,321 Men 43.1% Women 56.9%	15,178 Men 33.3% Women 66.7%
Graduate students	5,163 Men 35.9% Women 64.1%	3,860 Men 29.8% Women 70.2%
Racial/ethnic diversity	Moderate	Moderate
Out-of-state students	24.2%	5.7%
International students	5.5%	3.0%
Campus local/setting	City: Large	City: Large
Dormitory capacity	6,514	5,660
First year students are required to live on campus?	No	No
Top 5 states where most U.S. students come from	California Washington Colorado Texas New Jersey	North Carolina Maryland New York Florida South Carolina

Academics
Popular study areas	Health Professions Engineering Education Kinesiology & Leisure Studies Business	Health Professions Education Kinesiology & Leisure Studies Visual & Performing Arts Multidisciplinary Studies
Students to faculty ratio	26:1	17:1
Institutional accreditation	Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University Commission	Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges

Outcome
Graduation rate	76.2%	57.6%
Dropout rate	20.5%	13.6%
Transferred out	1.4%	26.8%
Alumni salary by major (Top 10)	Business Administration, Management and Operations (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $84,200 Year 2: $68,499 Year 3: $87,104 Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $89,225 Year 2: $87,377 Year 3: $85,451 Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $61,870 Year 2: $63,005 Year 3: $80,004 Mechanical Engineering (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $65,965 Year 2: $65,089 Year 3: $79,350 Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $72,385 Year 2: $69,757 Year 3: $78,880 Computer Science (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $62,997 Year 2: $66,318 Year 3: $76,755 Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions (Doctoral Degrees) Year 1: $74,008 Year 2: $71,575 Year 3: $75,680 Communication Disorders Sciences and Services (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $71,000 Year 2: $70,456 Year 3: $75,014 Civil Engineering (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $63,495 Year 2: $62,317 Year 3: $73,021 Educational Administration and Supervision (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $52,099 Year 2: $67,995 Year 3: $72,884	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

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