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Overview |
BSU | University of North Carolina at Asheville | ||
| Location | Muncie, IN | Asheville, NC | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 19,777 | 2,914 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #547 | #444 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bsu.edu | unca.edu | ||
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Costs |
BSU | University of North Carolina at Asheville | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,434 | $4,122 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,918 | $21,470 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,904 | $10,556 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,615 | $14,730 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,418 | $6,491 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 90% |
Admission |
BSU | University of North Carolina at Asheville | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 22,859 | 4,278 | ||
| Admitted | 15,761 | 3,179 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68.9% | 74.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.1% | 15.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.52 | 3.49 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 23/28 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1090/1260 | 1145/1340 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
BSU | University of North Carolina at Asheville | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
BSU | University of North Carolina at Asheville | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,500 | $37,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 61% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $20,641 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $213 |
Diversity |
BSU | University of North Carolina at Asheville | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
BSU | University of North Carolina at Asheville | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 82% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 16% | ||
Campus |
BSU | University of North Carolina at Asheville | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Ball State University is larger than than University of North Carolina at Asheville based on total student enrollment (19,777 students vs. 2,914 students)
BSU vs. University of North Carolina at Asheville Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, BSU or University of North Carolina at Asheville?
- Ball State University is 104.6% more expensive to attend than University of North Carolina at Asheville for in-state tuition ($8,434.00 vs. $4,122.00)
- Out of state tuition is 20.7% higher at BSU than University of North Carolina at Asheville ($25,918.00 vs. $21,470.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ball State University than University of North Carolina at Asheville ($12,615 vs. $14,730)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of North Carolina at Asheville are 3.3% lower than costs at Ball State University ($10,556 vs. $10,904)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ball State University than University of North Carolina at Asheville (97% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ball State University students is 75.9% larger than aid received University of North Carolina at Asheville ($11,418 vs. $6,491)
BSU vs. University of North Carolina at Asheville Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, BSU or University of North Carolina at Asheville? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of North Carolina at Asheville or BSU .
- The average SAT score at University of North Carolina at Asheville (1159) is 89 points higher than at BSU (1070)
- Incoming University of North Carolina at Asheville students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at BSU (22)
- Accepted freshman BSU students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at University of North Carolina at Asheville (3.49)
- University of North Carolina at Asheville has a higher acceptance rate (74.3%) than BSU (68.9%)
BSU vs. University of North Carolina at Asheville Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, BSU or University of North Carolina at Asheville? 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 University of North Carolina at Asheville and BSU.
- The graduation rate at University of North Carolina at Asheville is higher than Ball State University (61% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from Ball State University earn on average $4,600 more per year than University of North Carolina at Asheville graduates after ten years. ($42,500 vs. $37,900)
- University of North Carolina at Asheville students graduate with a $4,359 lower median federal student loan debt than BSU graduates. ($20,641 vs. $25,000)
- University of North Carolina at Asheville graduates are paying $45 less per month on federal student loans than BSU graduates. ($213 vs. $258)
- More BSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of North Carolina at Asheville students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/