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Overview |
IUPUI | University of North Carolina at Asheville | ||
| Location | Indianapolis, IN | Asheville, NC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 25,979 | 2,914 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #482 | #444 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | iupui.edu | unca.edu | ||
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Costs |
IUPUI | University of North Carolina at Asheville | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,972 | $4,122 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,410 | $21,470 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,252 | $10,556 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,462 | $14,730 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,201 | $6,491 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 83% | 90% |
Admission |
IUPUI | University of North Carolina at Asheville | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 15,637 | 4,278 | ||
| Admitted | 12,961 | 3,179 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.9% | 74.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 27.2% | 15.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.52 | 3.49 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/27 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1250 | 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 | May 15, 2024 | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
IUPUI | University of North Carolina at Asheville | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IUPUI | University of North Carolina at Asheville | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,600 | $37,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 61% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,090 | $20,641 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $238 | $213 |
Diversity |
IUPUI | University of North Carolina at Asheville | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
IUPUI | University of North Carolina at Asheville | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 82% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 16% | ||
Campus |
IUPUI | 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
- Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis is larger than than University of North Carolina at Asheville based on total student enrollment (25,979 students vs. 2,914 students)
IUPUI vs. University of North Carolina at Asheville Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IUPUI or University of North Carolina at Asheville?
- Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis is 117.7% more expensive to attend than University of North Carolina at Asheville for in-state tuition ($8,972.00 vs. $4,122.00)
- Out of state tuition is 46.3% higher at IUPUI than University of North Carolina at Asheville ($31,410.00 vs. $21,470.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis than University of North Carolina at Asheville ($11,462 vs. $14,730)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of North Carolina at Asheville are 6.6% lower than costs at Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis ($10,556 vs. $11,252)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of North Carolina at Asheville than Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis (90% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis students is 88% larger than aid received University of North Carolina at Asheville ($12,201 vs. $6,491)
IUPUI vs. University of North Carolina at Asheville Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IUPUI 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 IUPUI .
- The average SAT score at University of North Carolina at Asheville (1159) is 145 points higher than at IUPUI (1014)
- Incoming University of North Carolina at Asheville students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at IUPUI (22)
- Accepted freshman IUPUI students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at University of North Carolina at Asheville (3.49)
- IUPUI has a higher acceptance rate (82.9%) than University of North Carolina at Asheville (74.3%)
IUPUI vs. University of North Carolina at Asheville Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IUPUI 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 IUPUI.
- The graduation rate at University of North Carolina at Asheville is higher than Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis (61% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis earn on average $10,700 more per year than University of North Carolina at Asheville graduates after ten years. ($48,600 vs. $37,900)
- University of North Carolina at Asheville students graduate with a $2,449 lower median federal student loan debt than IUPUI graduates. ($20,641 vs. $23,090)
- University of North Carolina at Asheville graduates are paying $25 less per month on federal student loans than IUPUI graduates. ($213 vs. $238)
- More University of North Carolina at Asheville graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former IUPUI students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/