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ASU UNC Chapel Hill UNC Charlotte UNCW WCU JMU University of Lynchburg ECU UNCG Roanoke College NC State VCU| University of North Carolina at Asheville | Shenandoah University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
University of North Carolina at Asheville | SU | ||
| Location | Asheville, NC | Winchester, VA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,914 | 4,260 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #444 | #537 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | unca.edu | su.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of North Carolina at Asheville | SU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,122 | $33,790 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,470 | $33,790 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,556 | $11,230 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,730 | $26,143 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,491 | $23,467 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 90% | 100% |
Admission |
University of North Carolina at Asheville | SU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,278 | 2,296 | ||
| Admitted | 3,179 | 1,845 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.3% | 80.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.9% | 25.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.49 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1145/1340 | 1010/1230 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2024 | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
University of North Carolina at Asheville | SU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of North Carolina at Asheville | SU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,900 | $48,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,641 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $213 | $258 |
Diversity |
University of North Carolina at Asheville | SU | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 13% |
Students |
University of North Carolina at Asheville | SU | ||
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| % In-State | 82% | 52% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 48% | ||
Campus |
University of North Carolina at Asheville | SU | ||
| 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
- Shenandoah University is larger than than University of North Carolina at Asheville based on total student enrollment (4,260 students vs. 2,914 students)
University of North Carolina at Asheville vs. SU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of North Carolina at Asheville or SU?
- Shenandoah University is 719.7% more expensive to attend than University of North Carolina at Asheville for in-state tuition ($33,790.00 vs. $4,122.00)
- Out of state tuition is 57.4% higher at SU than University of North Carolina at Asheville ($33,790.00 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 SU ($14,730 vs. $26,143)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of North Carolina at Asheville are 6.4% lower than costs at Shenandoah University ($10,556 vs. $11,230)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Shenandoah University than University of North Carolina at Asheville (100% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Shenandoah University students is 261.5% larger than aid received University of North Carolina at Asheville ($23,467 vs. $6,491)
University of North Carolina at Asheville vs. SU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of North Carolina at Asheville or SU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SU or University of North Carolina at Asheville .
- The average SAT score at University of North Carolina at Asheville (1159) is 154 points higher than at SU (1005)
- Incoming University of North Carolina at Asheville students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at SU (22)
- Accepted freshman SU students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at University of North Carolina at Asheville (3.49)
- SU has a higher acceptance rate (80.4%) than University of North Carolina at Asheville (74.3%)
University of North Carolina at Asheville vs. SU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of North Carolina at Asheville or SU? 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 SU and University of North Carolina at Asheville.
- The graduation rate at University of North Carolina at Asheville is higher than Shenandoah University (61% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Shenandoah University earn on average $10,400 more per year than University of North Carolina at Asheville graduates after ten years. ($48,300 vs. $37,900)
- University of North Carolina at Asheville students graduate with a $4,359 lower median federal student loan debt than SU graduates. ($20,641 vs. $25,000)
- University of North Carolina at Asheville graduates are paying $45 less per month on federal student loans than SU graduates. ($213 vs. $258)
- More University of North Carolina at Asheville graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SU students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/