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Overview |
Georgia Tech | University of North Carolina at Asheville | ||
| Location | Atlanta, GA | Asheville, NC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 45,296 | 2,914 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #139 | #444 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gatech.edu | unca.edu | ||
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Costs |
Georgia Tech | University of North Carolina at Asheville | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,258 | $4,122 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,370 | $21,470 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,342 | $10,556 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,402 | $14,730 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,992 | $6,491 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 71% | 90% |
Admission |
Georgia Tech | University of North Carolina at Asheville | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 50,610 | 4,278 | ||
| Admitted | 8,672 | 3,179 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 17.1% | 74.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 42.1% | 15.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.85 | 3.49 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 31/35 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1370/1550 | 1145/1340 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 4, 2024 | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Georgia Tech | University of North Carolina at Asheville | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Georgia Tech | University of North Carolina at Asheville | ||
| Graduation Rate | 79% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $82,600 | $37,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 85% | 61% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,000 | $20,641 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $248 | $213 |
Diversity |
Georgia Tech | University of North Carolina at Asheville | ||
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| % Men | 68% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 32% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 51% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 11% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 4% |
Students |
Georgia Tech | University of North Carolina at Asheville | ||
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| % In-State | 56% | 82% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 35% | 16% | ||
Campus |
Georgia Tech | University of North Carolina at Asheville | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Georgia Institute of Technology Main Campus is larger than than University of North Carolina at Asheville based on total student enrollment (45,296 students vs. 2,914 students)
Georgia Tech vs. University of North Carolina at Asheville Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Georgia Tech or University of North Carolina at Asheville?
- Georgia Institute of Technology Main Campus is 148.9% more expensive to attend than University of North Carolina at Asheville for in-state tuition ($10,258.00 vs. $4,122.00)
- Out of state tuition is 46.1% higher at Georgia Tech than University of North Carolina at Asheville ($31,370.00 vs. $21,470.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of North Carolina at Asheville than Georgia Tech ($14,730 vs. $17,402)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of North Carolina at Asheville are 16.9% lower than costs at Georgia Institute of Technology Main Campus ($10,556 vs. $12,342)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of North Carolina at Asheville than Georgia Institute of Technology Main Campus (90% vs. 71%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Georgia Institute of Technology Main Campus students is 115.6% larger than aid received University of North Carolina at Asheville ($13,992 vs. $6,491)
Georgia Tech vs. University of North Carolina at Asheville Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Georgia Tech 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 Georgia Tech .
- The average SAT score at Georgia Institute of Technology Main Campus (1403) is 244 points higher than at University of North Carolina at Asheville (1159)
- Incoming Georgia Tech students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (32) than students at University of North Carolina at Asheville (26)
- Accepted freshman Georgia Tech students have a 0.36 point higher average high school GPA (3.85) 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 Georgia Tech (17.1%)
Georgia Tech vs. University of North Carolina at Asheville Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Georgia Tech 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 Georgia Tech.
- The graduation rate at Georgia Tech is higher than University of North Carolina at Asheville (79% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from Georgia Institute of Technology Main Campus earn on average $44,700 more per year than University of North Carolina at Asheville graduates after ten years. ($82,600 vs. $37,900)
- University of North Carolina at Asheville students graduate with a $3,359 lower median federal student loan debt than Georgia Tech graduates. ($20,641 vs. $24,000)
- University of North Carolina at Asheville graduates are paying $35 less per month on federal student loans than Georgia Tech graduates. ($213 vs. $248)
- More Georgia Tech graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of North Carolina at Asheville students, three years after graduation. (85% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/