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Overview |
University of North Carolina at Asheville | W&J | ||
| Location | Asheville, NC | Washington, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,914 | 1,151 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #444 | #264 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | unca.edu | washjeff.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of North Carolina at Asheville | W&J | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,122 | $49,612 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,470 | $49,612 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,556 | $13,524 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,730 | $25,636 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,491 | $38,963 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 90% | 100% |
Admission |
University of North Carolina at Asheville | W&J | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,278 | 3,414 | ||
| Admitted | 3,179 | 3,007 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.3% | 88.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.9% | 11.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.49 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 19/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1145/1340 | 1010/1250 | ||
| 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 | W&J | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of North Carolina at Asheville | W&J | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,900 | $56,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 79% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,641 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $213 | $279 |
Diversity |
University of North Carolina at Asheville | W&J | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
University of North Carolina at Asheville | W&J | ||
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| % In-State | 82% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 28% | ||
Campus |
University of North Carolina at Asheville | W&J | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of North Carolina at Asheville is larger than than W&J based on total student enrollment (2,914 students vs. 1,151 students)
University of North Carolina at Asheville vs. W&J Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of North Carolina at Asheville or W&J?
- Washington & Jefferson College is 1,103.6% more expensive to attend than University of North Carolina at Asheville for in-state tuition ($49,612.00 vs. $4,122.00)
- Out of state tuition is 131.1% higher at W&J than University of North Carolina at Asheville ($49,612.00 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 W&J ($14,730 vs. $25,636)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of North Carolina at Asheville are 28.1% lower than costs at Washington & Jefferson College ($10,556 vs. $13,524)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Washington & Jefferson College than University of North Carolina at Asheville (100% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Washington & Jefferson College students is 500.3% larger than aid received University of North Carolina at Asheville ($38,963 vs. $6,491)
University of North Carolina at Asheville vs. W&J Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of North Carolina at Asheville or W&J? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between W&J or University of North Carolina at Asheville .
- Accepted freshman W&J students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at University of North Carolina at Asheville (3.49)
- W&J has a higher acceptance rate (88.1%) than University of North Carolina at Asheville (74.3%)
University of North Carolina at Asheville vs. W&J Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of North Carolina at Asheville or W&J? 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 W&J and University of North Carolina at Asheville.
- The graduation rate at W&J is higher than University of North Carolina at Asheville (74% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from Washington & Jefferson College earn on average $19,000 more per year than University of North Carolina at Asheville graduates after ten years. ($56,900 vs. $37,900)
- University of North Carolina at Asheville students graduate with a $6,359 lower median federal student loan debt than W&J graduates. ($20,641 vs. $27,000)
- University of North Carolina at Asheville graduates are paying $66 less per month on federal student loans than W&J graduates. ($213 vs. $279)
- More W&J graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of North Carolina at Asheville students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/