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UVA vs UNC Chapel Hill

Side-by-side admissions data for University of Virginia and University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. See which school matches your profile.

MetricUVAUNC Chapel Hill
Acceptance Rate16.6%17%
SAT Range (25th-75th)1370–15101350–1510
Average GPA4.324.39
Undergrad Enrollment17,50019,770
TypePublicPublic
LocationCharlottesville, VAChapel Hill, NC
Founded18191789
Test PolicyTest-OptionalTest-Optional
Need-BlindNoNo
Meets Full NeedYesYes

Which is right for you?

UVA and UNC Chapel Hill weight admissions factors differently. Understanding these differences helps you decide which school better fits your strengths.

Both schools weight admissions factors similarly according to CDS data. The difference comes down to your personal fit, campus culture, and academic interests.

UVA

Jefferson's public Ivy — Honor Code, top-ranked undergrad business, beautiful Lawn.

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UNC Chapel Hill

Original public Ivy, with a residential atmosphere and Tar Heel athletics.

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