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Overview |
ASU | UNT | ||
| Location | Boone, NC | Denton, TX | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 20,436 | 44,767 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #594 | #695 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | appstate.edu | unt.edu | ||
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Costs |
ASU | UNT | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,242 | $8,295 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,246 | $18,087 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,582 | $10,412 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,084 | $15,283 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,443 | $9,159 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 47% | 93% |
Admission |
ASU | UNT | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 22,255 | 32,016 | ||
| Admitted | 18,489 | 25,335 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.1% | 79.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.2% | 26.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.96 | 3.46 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/27 | 19/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1100/1270 | 1000/1240 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2024 | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
ASU | UNT | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 23:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ASU | UNT | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,600 | $47,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $20,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $206 |
Diversity |
ASU | UNT | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 47% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 22% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 8% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
ASU | UNT | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 3% | ||
Campus |
ASU | UNT | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of North Texas is larger than than ASU based on total student enrollment (44,767 students vs. 20,436 students)
ASU vs. UNT Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ASU or UNT?
- University of North Texas is 95.5% more expensive to attend than ASU for in-state tuition ($8,295.00 vs. $4,242.00)
- Out of state tuition is 11.9% higher at ASU than University of North Texas ($20,246.00 vs. $18,087.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Appalachian State University than UNT ($13,084 vs. $15,283)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of North Texas are 11.2% lower than costs at Appalachian State University ($10,412 vs. $11,582)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of North Texas than Appalachian State University (93% vs. 47%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of North Texas students is 23.1% larger than aid received Appalachian State University ($9,159 vs. $7,443)
ASU vs. UNT Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ASU or UNT? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UNT or ASU .
- The average SAT score at Appalachian State University (1157) is 64 points higher than at UNT (1093)
- Incoming ASU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at UNT (24)
- Accepted freshman ASU students have a 0.5 point higher average high school GPA (3.96) than students at UNT (3.46)
- ASU has a higher acceptance rate (83.1%) than UNT (79.1%)
ASU vs. UNT Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ASU or UNT? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between UNT and ASU.
- The graduation rate at ASU is higher than University of North Texas (65% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from University of North Texas earn on average $5,400 more per year than ASU graduates after ten years. ($47,000 vs. $41,600)
- University of North Texas students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than ASU graduates. ($20,000 vs. $20,500)
- UNT graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than ASU graduates. ($206 vs. $211)
- More ASU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UNT students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/