Rocky Mount, NC · Mount Olive, NC · Source: IPEDS federal database
| North Carolina Wesleyan University | University of Mount Olive | |
|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 77.9% | 77.7% |
| In-State Tuition | $35,536 | $25,950 |
| Out-of-State Tuition | $35,536 | $25,950 |
| Average Net Price | $12,635 | $12,571 |
| Graduation Rate | 40.0% | 47.0% |
GradFax Analysis
Both are competitive to get into. North Carolina Wesleyan University accepts 77.9% of applicants; University of Mount Olive accepts 77.7%. North Carolina Wesleyan University's tuition is $35,536. University of Mount Olive's is $25,950. University of Mount Olive is cheaper. North Carolina Wesleyan University graduates 40% of students in 6 years. University of Mount Olive graduates 47%.
Bottom Line
Both are solid options. Get the actual aid estimates from each school and compare them side by side. The averages above won't tell your specific story.
Source: IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
University of Mount Olive. It accepts 77.7% of applicants, per IPEDS data.
Source: IPEDS
University of Mount Olive has lower published tuition: $25,950 versus $35,536. Financial aid can flip this, so compare your actual award letters.
Source: IPEDS
University of Mount Olive: 47% of students finish in 6 years. North Carolina Wesleyan University is at 40%.
Source: IPEDS
Data from IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System), a federal database maintained by the U.S. Department of Education. Figures represent the most recent available academic year.