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Overview |
University of North Carolina at Asheville | Washington and Lee | ||
| Location | Asheville, NC | Lexington, VA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,914 | 2,243 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #444 | #30 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | unca.edu | wlu.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of North Carolina at Asheville | Washington and Lee | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,122 | $60,590 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,470 | $60,590 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,556 | $16,920 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,730 | $24,733 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,491 | $55,567 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 90% | 61% |
Admission |
University of North Carolina at Asheville | Washington and Lee | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,278 | 7,224 | ||
| Admitted | 3,179 | 1,225 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.3% | 17% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.9% | 38.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.49 | 3.87 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 32/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1145/1340 | 1410/1533 | ||
| 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 | Jan 1, 2024 |
Academics |
University of North Carolina at Asheville | Washington and Lee | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of North Carolina at Asheville | Washington and Lee | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 91% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,900 | $89,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 88% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,641 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $213 | $222 |
Diversity |
University of North Carolina at Asheville | Washington and Lee | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
University of North Carolina at Asheville | Washington and Lee | ||
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| % In-State | 82% | 18% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 73% | ||
Campus |
University of North Carolina at Asheville | Washington and Lee | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of North Carolina at Asheville is larger than than Washington and Lee based on total student enrollment (2,914 students vs. 2,243 students)
University of North Carolina at Asheville vs. Washington and Lee Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of North Carolina at Asheville or Washington and Lee?
- Washington and Lee University is 1,369.9% more expensive to attend than University of North Carolina at Asheville for in-state tuition ($60,590.00 vs. $4,122.00)
- Out of state tuition is 182.2% higher at Washington and Lee than University of North Carolina at Asheville ($60,590.00 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 Washington and Lee ($14,730 vs. $24,733)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of North Carolina at Asheville are 60.3% lower than costs at Washington and Lee University ($10,556 vs. $16,920)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of North Carolina at Asheville than Washington and Lee University (90% vs. 61%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Washington and Lee University students is 756.1% larger than aid received University of North Carolina at Asheville ($55,567 vs. $6,491)
University of North Carolina at Asheville vs. Washington and Lee Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of North Carolina at Asheville or Washington and Lee? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Washington and Lee or University of North Carolina at Asheville .
- The average SAT score at Washington and Lee University (1395) is 236 points higher than at University of North Carolina at Asheville (1159)
- Incoming Washington and Lee students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (32) than students at University of North Carolina at Asheville (26)
- Accepted freshman Washington and Lee students have a 0.38 point higher average high school GPA (3.87) than students at University of North Carolina at Asheville (3.49)
- University of North Carolina at Asheville has a higher acceptance rate (74.3%) than Washington and Lee (17%)
University of North Carolina at Asheville vs. Washington and Lee Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of North Carolina at Asheville or Washington and Lee? 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 Washington and Lee and University of North Carolina at Asheville.
- The graduation rate at Washington and Lee is higher than University of North Carolina at Asheville (91% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from Washington and Lee University earn on average $51,100 more per year than University of North Carolina at Asheville graduates after ten years. ($89,000 vs. $37,900)
- University of North Carolina at Asheville students graduate with a $859 lower median federal student loan debt than Washington and Lee graduates. ($20,641 vs. $21,500)
- University of North Carolina at Asheville graduates are paying $9 less per month on federal student loans than Washington and Lee graduates. ($213 vs. $222)
- More Washington and Lee graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of North Carolina at Asheville students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/