College comparison

Appalachian State University vs University of North Carolina Wilmington

A side-by-side of acceptance rate, test scores, and cost — source-cited estimates, not guarantees. Want the number that actually matters for your student? Model your admit odds at each.

Metric	Appalachian State University Boone, NC	University of North Carolina Wilmington Wilmington, NC
Acceptance rateUniversity of North Carolina Wilmington is more selective	90%	64%
SAT (25–75)	1120–1280	1230–1340
ACT (25–75)	—	—
Undergrad enrollment	19,444	14,922
Avg net price	$16,836	$20,109
Median earnings (10 yr)University of North Carolina Wilmington reports higher median earnings	$51,836	$54,967
Graduation rate	75%	71%
Median debt	$20,231	$19,500
Economic mobility	0.5%	—
Test policy	—	—
Type	Public	Public

Quick answers

Is Appalachian State University or University of North Carolina Wilmington harder to get into?

University of North Carolina Wilmington is more selective: Appalachian State University's acceptance rate is approximately 90% and University of North Carolina Wilmington's is approximately 64% (estimates from public and primary sources).

What SAT score do you need for Appalachian State University vs University of North Carolina Wilmington?

The middle-50% SAT range is 1120–1280 at Appalachian State University and 1230–1340 at University of North Carolina Wilmington. Scores outside these bands are still admitted, especially with strong applications.

Figures are estimates compiled from public datasets (College Scorecard / IPEDS) and primary sources; verify with each institution before relying on them.

These outputs are estimates from a baseline model — not guarantees of admission, cost, or outcome.