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Overview |
Spelman | University of North Carolina at Asheville | ||
| Location | Atlanta, GA | Asheville, NC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,102 | 2,914 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #392 | #444 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | spelman.edu | unca.edu | ||
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Costs |
Spelman | University of North Carolina at Asheville | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $25,880 | $4,122 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,880 | $21,470 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,666 | $10,556 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $37,085 | $14,730 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,629 | $6,491 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 90% |
Admission |
Spelman | University of North Carolina at Asheville | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,649 | 4,278 | ||
| Admitted | 3,875 | 3,179 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 28.4% | 74.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.9% | 15.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.75 | 3.49 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 20/25 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1200 | 1145/1340 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2024 | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Spelman | University of North Carolina at Asheville | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Spelman | University of North Carolina at Asheville | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,300 | $37,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 61% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $20,641 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $213 |
Diversity |
Spelman | University of North Carolina at Asheville | ||
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| % Men | 5% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 95% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 96% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 4% |
Students |
Spelman | University of North Carolina at Asheville | ||
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| % In-State | 23% | 82% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 77% | 16% | ||
Campus |
Spelman | 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 | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Spelman College is larger than than University of North Carolina at Asheville based on total student enrollment (3,102 students vs. 2,914 students)
Spelman vs. University of North Carolina at Asheville Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Spelman or University of North Carolina at Asheville?
- Spelman College is 527.9% more expensive to attend than University of North Carolina at Asheville for in-state tuition ($25,880.00 vs. $4,122.00)
- Out of state tuition is 20.5% higher at Spelman than University of North Carolina at Asheville ($25,880.00 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 Spelman ($14,730 vs. $37,085)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of North Carolina at Asheville are 48.4% lower than costs at Spelman College ($10,556 vs. $15,666)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Spelman College than University of North Carolina at Asheville (97% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Spelman College students is 63.7% larger than aid received University of North Carolina at Asheville ($10,629 vs. $6,491)
Spelman vs. University of North Carolina at Asheville Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Spelman 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 Spelman .
- The average SAT score at University of North Carolina at Asheville (1159) is 144 points higher than at Spelman (1015)
- Incoming University of North Carolina at Asheville students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Spelman (22)
- Accepted freshman Spelman students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) 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 Spelman (28.4%)
Spelman vs. University of North Carolina at Asheville Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Spelman 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 Spelman.
- The graduation rate at Spelman is higher than University of North Carolina at Asheville (77% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from Spelman College earn on average $13,400 more per year than University of North Carolina at Asheville graduates after ten years. ($51,300 vs. $37,900)
- University of North Carolina at Asheville students graduate with a $6,359 lower median federal student loan debt than Spelman graduates. ($20,641 vs. $27,000)
- University of North Carolina at Asheville graduates are paying $66 less per month on federal student loans than Spelman graduates. ($213 vs. $279)
- More University of North Carolina at Asheville graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Spelman students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/