College comparison

University of North Carolina Wilmington vs University of West Florida

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	University of North Carolina Wilmington Wilmington, NC	University of West Florida Pensacola, FL
Acceptance rateUniversity of West Florida is more selective	64%	58%
SAT (25–75)	1230–1340	1020–1230
ACT (25–75)	—	—
Undergrad enrollment	14,922	9,330
Avg net price	$20,109	$9,364
Median earnings (10 yr)University of North Carolina Wilmington reports higher median earnings	$54,967	$49,137
Graduation rate	71%	59%
Median debt	$19,500	$16,624
Economic mobility	—	2.0%
Test policy	—	—
Type	Public	Public

Quick answers

Is University of North Carolina Wilmington or University of West Florida harder to get into?

University of West Florida is more selective: University of North Carolina Wilmington's acceptance rate is approximately 64% and University of West Florida's is approximately 58% (estimates from public and primary sources).

What SAT score do you need for University of North Carolina Wilmington vs University of West Florida?

The middle-50% SAT range is 1230–1340 at University of North Carolina Wilmington and 1020–1230 at University of West Florida. 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.