<p>UNC and UVA are very similar in terms of everything. Sports, academics, location, prestige, etc. UVA ranks 24 and UNC ranks 28. Not that big of a difference. UVA and UNC are equally very diverse. UNC has more females than UVA in terms of male to female ratio. UNC is also more generous when it comes to financial aid and scholarships. I haven’t been to both campuses, but from the general consensus UVA and UNC are basically equals. Visit and determine which one you like. That is the only way. Not everyone has the same experiences. Its better to get a feel for both universities.</p>
<p>Ring of Fire: If I lived in NC and had to choose between academic prestige and money, I would choose money. You could save so much money from going to UNC. UNC is very prestigious in its own regard. It has a top undergraduate program as well as very prestigious graduate schools. Duke does have a better reputation, but money + prestige and comparable academics(UNC) is better than prestige and slightly greater academics(Duke) ; unless you are getting a scholarship from Duke.</p>