University of North Carolina at Greensboro (UNCG) vs A&M-Commerce

When it comes to higher education, University of North Carolina at Greensboro (UNCG) and Texas A & M University-Commerce (TAMUC) stand out as two distinct institutions with unique offerings. UNCG, located in the vibrant city of Greensboro, North Carolina, boasts a higher acceptance rate, making it a more accessible option for students. On the other hand, TAMUC, situated in the charming town of Commerce, Texas, offers a more diverse student body, providing a rich cultural experience. While both universities excel in various academic disciplines, UNCG is renowned for its strong programs in nursing, education, and human environmental sciences, while TAMUC shines in engineering, business, and agriculture. Explore our comprehensive comparison table to delve into further details about these universities, including their graduation rates, popular majors, and additional factors that may influence your decision in choosing the best fit for your academic and personal aspirations.

	Texas A & M University-Commerce	University of North Carolina at Greensboro
Overview
Location	Commerce, Texas	Greensboro, North Carolina
Campus setting	Town: Distant	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	60.0%	78.0%
Common app member	Yes	Yes
Religious affiliation

Admission
Acceptance rate	86.7%	90.8%
Application fees	$50	Undergraduate: $65 Graduate: $65
SAT range	930 - 1150	1095 - 1260
ACT range	17 - 24	21 - 26
Students submitting SAT score	48.0%	6.0%
Students submitting ACT score	26.0%	18.0%
Total number of applicants	5,203	10,696
Total number of admissions given out	4,509	9,716
Admitted students who chose to enroll	921	2,543
Yield rate	20.4%	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)	Required	Required

Tuition and Fees
Sticker price	In state: $21,424 Out of state: $33,664	In state: $20,738 Out of state: $35,897
Average net price	$13,639	$9,950
Tuition	In state: $4,790 Out of state: $17,030	In state: $4,422 Out of state: $19,581
Room & board	Room/dormitory: $5,918 Meal plan: $3,666	Room/dormitory: $5,766 Meal plan: $3,920
Available payment plans	Guaranteed tuition plan Tuition payment plan	Guaranteed tuition plan

Financial Aid
Students receiving financial aid (Grants & scholarships)	88.0% Average amount $10,427	72.0% Average amount $9,237
Students receiving federal student loan	47.0% Average amount $4,947	57.0% Average amount $5,076
Students taking out private loans	2.0% Average amount $10,523	5.0% Average amount $11,170

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students	7,584 Men 40.7% Women 59.3%	15,178 Men 33.3% Women 66.7%
Graduate students	3,920 Men 32.2% Women 67.8%	3,860 Men 29.8% Women 70.2%
Racial/ethnic diversity	Moderate	Moderate
Out-of-state students	N/A	5.7%
International students	5.0%	3.0%
Campus local/setting	Town: Distant	City: Large
Dormitory capacity	1,930	5,660
First year students are required to live on campus?	No	No
Top 5 states where most U.S. students come from	N/A	North Carolina Maryland New York Florida South Carolina

Academics
Popular study areas	Business Multidisciplinary Studies Education Computer and Information Science Liberal Arts	Health Professions Education Kinesiology & Leisure Studies Visual & Performing Arts Multidisciplinary Studies
Students to faculty ratio	18:1	17:1
Institutional accreditation	Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges	Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges

Outcome
Graduation rate	41.9%	57.6%
Dropout rate	23.8%	13.6%
Transferred out	33.0%	26.8%
Alumni salary by major (Top 10)	Educational Administration and Supervision (Doctoral Degrees) Year 1: $71,639 Year 2: $71,015 Year 3: $76,012 Computer and Information Sciences, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $55,473 Year 2: $57,318 Year 3: $75,134 Business Administration, Management and Operations (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $75,438 Year 2: $68,688 Year 3: $73,898 Accounting and Related Services (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $64,257 Year 2: $59,801 Year 3: $71,165 Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $61,402 Year 2: $64,196 Year 3: $66,883 Educational Administration and Supervision (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $53,066 Year 2: $53,726 Year 3: $56,150 Educational/Instructional Media Design (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $51,164 Year 2: $48,432 Year 3: $54,470 Mathematics (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $47,528 Year 2: $47,327 Year 3: $52,690 Curriculum and Instruction (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $50,954 Year 2: $51,273 Year 3: $51,901 Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $52,054 Year 2: $52,107 Year 3: $51,426	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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