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ASU UNC Chapel Hill UNC Charlotte UNCW WCU TROY University of South Alabama ECU UNCG Alabama NC State Jacksonville State University| University of North Alabama | University of North Carolina at Asheville | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
University of North Alabama | University of North Carolina at Asheville | ||
| Location | Florence, AL | Asheville, NC | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,830 | 2,914 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #444 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | una.edu | unca.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of North Alabama | University of North Carolina at Asheville | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,200 | $4,122 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,400 | $21,470 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,730 | $10,556 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,837 | $14,730 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,699 | $6,491 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 90% |
Admission |
University of North Alabama | University of North Carolina at Asheville | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,009 | 4,278 | ||
| Admitted | 3,836 | 3,179 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.7% | 74.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 29.7% | 15.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | 3.49 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 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 | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
University of North Alabama | University of North Carolina at Asheville | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of North Alabama | University of North Carolina at Asheville | ||
| Graduation Rate | 27% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,900 | $37,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 61% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,837 | $20,641 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $225 | $213 |
Diversity |
University of North Alabama | University of North Carolina at Asheville | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 4% |
Students |
University of North Alabama | University of North Carolina at Asheville | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 82% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 16% | ||
Campus |
University of North Alabama | 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
- University of North Alabama is larger than than University of North Carolina at Asheville based on total student enrollment (9,830 students vs. 2,914 students)
University of North Alabama vs. University of North Carolina at Asheville Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of North Alabama or University of North Carolina at Asheville?
- University of North Alabama is 147.5% more expensive to attend than University of North Carolina at Asheville for in-state tuition ($10,200.00 vs. $4,122.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.2% higher at University of North Carolina at Asheville than University of North Alabama ($21,470.00 vs. $20,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of North Alabama than University of North Carolina at Asheville ($9,837 vs. $14,730)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of North Alabama are 36.6% lower than costs at University of North Carolina at Asheville ($7,730 vs. $10,556)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of North Alabama than University of North Carolina at Asheville (98% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of North Alabama students is 111% larger than aid received University of North Carolina at Asheville ($13,699 vs. $6,491)
University of North Alabama vs. University of North Carolina at Asheville Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of North Alabama 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 University of North Alabama .
- The average SAT score at University of North Carolina at Asheville (1159) is 132 points higher than at University of North Alabama (1027)
- Incoming University of North Carolina at Asheville students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at University of North Alabama (22)
- Accepted freshman University of North Alabama students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at University of North Carolina at Asheville (3.49)
- University of North Alabama has a higher acceptance rate (95.7%) than University of North Carolina at Asheville (74.3%)
University of North Alabama vs. University of North Carolina at Asheville Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of North Alabama 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 University of North Alabama.
- The graduation rate at University of North Carolina at Asheville is higher than University of North Alabama (61% vs. 27%)
- Graduates from University of North Alabama earn on average $3,000 more per year than University of North Carolina at Asheville graduates after ten years. ($40,900 vs. $37,900)
- University of North Carolina at Asheville students graduate with a $1,196 lower median federal student loan debt than University of North Alabama graduates. ($20,641 vs. $21,837)
- University of North Carolina at Asheville graduates are paying $12 less per month on federal student loans than University of North Alabama graduates. ($213 vs. $225)
- More University of North Carolina at Asheville graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of North Alabama students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/