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Overview |
University of North Carolina at Asheville | Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus | ||
| Location | Asheville, NC | Uniontown, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 2,914 | 424 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #444 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | unca.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of North Carolina at Asheville | Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,122 | $13,824 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,470 | $23,086 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,556 | $12,984 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,730 | $15,897 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,491 | $9,241 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 90% | 90% |
Admission |
University of North Carolina at Asheville | Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,278 | 872 | ||
| Admitted | 3,179 | 704 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.3% | 80.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.9% | 14.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.49 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1145/1340 | 1020/1210 | ||
| 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 | Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of North Carolina at Asheville | Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,900 | $55,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,641 | $26,818 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $213 | $277 |
Diversity |
University of North Carolina at Asheville | Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 89% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
University of North Carolina at Asheville | Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus | ||
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| % In-State | 82% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 12% | ||
Campus |
University of North Carolina at Asheville | Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of North Carolina at Asheville is larger than than Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus based on total student enrollment (2,914 students vs. 424 students)
University of North Carolina at Asheville vs. Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of North Carolina at Asheville or Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus?
- Penn State Fayette Eberly Campus is 235.4% more expensive to attend than University of North Carolina at Asheville for in-state tuition ($13,824.00 vs. $4,122.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.5% higher at Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus than University of North Carolina at Asheville ($23,086.00 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 Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus ($14,730 vs. $15,897)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of North Carolina at Asheville are 23% lower than costs at Penn State Fayette Eberly Campus ($10,556 vs. $12,984)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at University of North Carolina at Asheville as Penn State Fayette Eberly Campus (90% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Penn State Fayette Eberly Campus students is 42.4% larger than aid received University of North Carolina at Asheville ($9,241 vs. $6,491)
University of North Carolina at Asheville vs. Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of North Carolina at Asheville or Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus or University of North Carolina at Asheville .
- The average SAT score at University of North Carolina at Asheville (1159) is 243 points higher than at Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus (916)
- Incoming University of North Carolina at Asheville students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus (20)
- Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus has a higher acceptance rate (80.7%) than University of North Carolina at Asheville (74.3%)
University of North Carolina at Asheville vs. Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of North Carolina at Asheville or Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus? 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 Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus and University of North Carolina at Asheville.
- The graduation rate at University of North Carolina at Asheville is higher than Penn State Fayette Eberly Campus (61% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Penn State Fayette Eberly Campus earn on average $17,400 more per year than University of North Carolina at Asheville graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $37,900)
- University of North Carolina at Asheville students graduate with a $6,177 lower median federal student loan debt than Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus graduates. ($20,641 vs. $26,818)
- University of North Carolina at Asheville graduates are paying $64 less per month on federal student loans than Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus graduates. ($213 vs. $277)
- More Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of North Carolina at Asheville students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/