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Overview |
SUNY-ESF | University of North Carolina at Asheville | ||
| Location | Syracuse, NY | Asheville, NC | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,976 | 2,914 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #206 | #444 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | esf.edu | unca.edu | ||
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Costs |
SUNY-ESF | University of North Carolina at Asheville | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,070 | $4,122 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,720 | $21,470 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,300 | $10,556 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,928 | $14,730 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,713 | $6,491 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 90% |
Admission |
SUNY-ESF | University of North Carolina at Asheville | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,466 | 4,278 | ||
| Admitted | 1,714 | 3,179 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.5% | 74.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.8% | 15.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.49 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 24/30 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1130/1300 | 1145/1340 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2024 | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
SUNY-ESF | University of North Carolina at Asheville | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SUNY-ESF | University of North Carolina at Asheville | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,200 | $37,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 61% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,750 | $20,641 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $204 | $213 |
Diversity |
SUNY-ESF | University of North Carolina at Asheville | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 4% |
Students |
SUNY-ESF | University of North Carolina at Asheville | ||
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| % In-State | 76% | 82% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 23% | 16% | ||
Campus |
SUNY-ESF | 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
- University of North Carolina at Asheville is larger than than SUNY-ESF based on total student enrollment (2,914 students vs. 1,976 students)
SUNY-ESF vs. University of North Carolina at Asheville Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SUNY-ESF or University of North Carolina at Asheville?
- SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry is 71.5% more expensive to attend than University of North Carolina at Asheville for in-state tuition ($7,070.00 vs. $4,122.00)
- Out of state tuition is 14.7% higher at University of North Carolina at Asheville than SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry ($21,470.00 vs. $18,720.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of North Carolina at Asheville than SUNY-ESF ($14,730 vs. $20,928)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of North Carolina at Asheville are 63.9% lower than costs at SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry ($10,556 vs. $17,300)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of North Carolina at Asheville than SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry (90% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry students is 34.2% larger than aid received University of North Carolina at Asheville ($8,713 vs. $6,491)
SUNY-ESF vs. University of North Carolina at Asheville Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SUNY-ESF 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 SUNY-ESF .
- The average SAT score at SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry (1215) is 56 points higher than at University of North Carolina at Asheville (1159)
- Incoming SUNY-ESF students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at University of North Carolina at Asheville (26)
- Accepted freshman SUNY-ESF students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) 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 SUNY-ESF (69.5%)
SUNY-ESF vs. University of North Carolina at Asheville Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SUNY-ESF 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 SUNY-ESF.
- The graduation rate at SUNY-ESF is higher than University of North Carolina at Asheville (66% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry earn on average $8,300 more per year than University of North Carolina at Asheville graduates after ten years. ($46,200 vs. $37,900)
- SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry students graduate with a $891 lower median federal student loan debt than University of North Carolina at Asheville graduates. ($19,750 vs. $20,641)
- SUNY-ESF graduates are paying $9 less per month on federal student loans than University of North Carolina at Asheville graduates. ($204 vs. $213)
- More SUNY-ESF graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of North Carolina at Asheville students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/