Key differences on Getting in
- 1
U. North Carolina Wilmington's yield is 10 pts higher than College of Charleston's
Yield rate - 2
U. North Carolina Wilmington's SAT midpoint is 80 points higher than College of Charleston's
SAT midpoint - 3
College of Charleston admits 60% vs. 65% at U. North Carolina Wilmington
Acceptance rate
Admissions
Getting in, fall 2024
Acceptance and yield, test score ranges, test policy, and what each college weighs.
The funnel
Quad's selectivity
- U. North Carolina WilmingtonSelective
- College of CharlestonSelective
Men and women
Acceptance rate for men and women who applied, where a college reports admissions by sex.
Test scores
SAT total,
Axis runs 1000–1600. The dark tick marks the national median midpoint.
ACT composite,
Axis runs 20–36. The dark tick marks the national median midpoint.
Test policy
- U. North Carolina WilmingtonTest scores recommended
- College of CharlestonTest-optional
How they read a record
U. North Carolina Wilmington
and GPA are both very important; class rank is important; tests are considered. This college reports (average 4.09), which pile most students into the top band; the bands can't show how crowded unweighted GPAs are.
College of Charleston
GPA, the high school record, and a college-prep program are required; class rank is considered.
What they look at
| Factor | U. North Carolina Wilmington | College of Charleston |
|---|---|---|
| High school GPA | Very important | Required |
| High school record | Required | Required |
| Class rank | Important | Considered |
| College-prep program | Considered | Required |
| Recommendations | Considered | Considered |
| Essay | Very important | Considered |
| Legacy status | Considered | Considered |
| Work experience | Considered | Considered |
| Demonstration of competencies | Not considered | Not considered |
| English proficiency test | Required | Required |
| Other tests | Not considered | Not considered |
Sources:University of North Carolina Wilmington (Fall 2025), Fall 2025;IPEDS Admissions survey, Fall 2024;University of North Carolina Wilmington Common Data Set 2025–26, Fall 2027 applicants;University of North Carolina Wilmington Common Data Set 2025–26, Entered fall 2024;College Scorecard, most recent release;College Scorecard, Entered fall 2023About the data(retrieved 2026-10-12)
Figures are the newest each college has published; years can differ between colleges. Each value's ⓘ shows its source and year. Why