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Overview |
University of North Carolina at Asheville | Dakota State | ||
| Location | Asheville, NC | Madison, SD | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,914 | 3,241 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #444 | #808 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | unca.edu | dsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of North Carolina at Asheville | Dakota State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,122 | $7,616 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,470 | $10,718 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,556 | $8,018 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,730 | $17,977 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,491 | $5,467 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 90% | 92% |
Admission |
University of North Carolina at Asheville | Dakota State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,278 | 882 | ||
| Admitted | 3,179 | 696 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.3% | 78.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.9% | 53.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.49 | 3.33 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 19/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1145/1340 | 940/1240 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
University of North Carolina at Asheville | Dakota State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of North Carolina at Asheville | Dakota State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 34% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,900 | $42,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,641 | $23,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $213 | $242 |
Diversity |
University of North Carolina at Asheville | Dakota State | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 64% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 36% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
University of North Carolina at Asheville | Dakota State | ||
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| % In-State | 82% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 39% | ||
Campus |
University of North Carolina at Asheville | Dakota State | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Dakota State University is larger than than University of North Carolina at Asheville based on total student enrollment (3,241 students vs. 2,914 students)
University of North Carolina at Asheville vs. Dakota State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of North Carolina at Asheville or Dakota State?
- Dakota State University is 84.8% more expensive to attend than University of North Carolina at Asheville for in-state tuition ($7,616.00 vs. $4,122.00)
- Out of state tuition is 100.3% higher at University of North Carolina at Asheville than Dakota State University ($21,470.00 vs. $10,718.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of North Carolina at Asheville than Dakota State ($14,730 vs. $17,977)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Dakota State University are 31.7% lower than costs at University of North Carolina at Asheville ($8,018 vs. $10,556)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Dakota State University than University of North Carolina at Asheville (92% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of North Carolina at Asheville students is 18.7% larger than aid received Dakota State University ($6,491 vs. $5,467)
University of North Carolina at Asheville vs. Dakota State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of North Carolina at Asheville or Dakota State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Dakota State or University of North Carolina at Asheville .
- The average SAT score at University of North Carolina at Asheville (1159) is 112 points higher than at Dakota State (1047)
- Incoming University of North Carolina at Asheville students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Dakota State (23)
- Accepted freshman University of North Carolina at Asheville students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.49) than students at Dakota State (3.33)
- Dakota State has a higher acceptance rate (78.9%) than University of North Carolina at Asheville (74.3%)
University of North Carolina at Asheville vs. Dakota State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of North Carolina at Asheville or Dakota State? 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 Dakota State and University of North Carolina at Asheville.
- The graduation rate at University of North Carolina at Asheville is higher than Dakota State University (61% vs. 34%)
- Graduates from Dakota State University earn on average $4,300 more per year than University of North Carolina at Asheville graduates after ten years. ($42,200 vs. $37,900)
- University of North Carolina at Asheville students graduate with a $2,859 lower median federal student loan debt than Dakota State graduates. ($20,641 vs. $23,500)
- University of North Carolina at Asheville graduates are paying $29 less per month on federal student loans than Dakota State graduates. ($213 vs. $242)
- More Dakota State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of North Carolina at Asheville students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/