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Overview |
University of South Alabama | University of North Carolina at Asheville | ||
| Location | Mobile, AL | Asheville, NC | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 13,438 | 2,914 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #684 | #444 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | southalabama.edu | unca.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of South Alabama | University of North Carolina at Asheville | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,616 | $4,122 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,232 | $21,470 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,510 | $10,556 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,664 | $14,730 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,686 | $6,491 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 90% |
Admission |
University of South Alabama | University of North Carolina at Asheville | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,550 | 4,278 | ||
| Admitted | 8,203 | 3,179 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 65.4% | 74.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.7% | 15.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.69 | 3.49 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1003/1200 | 1145/1340 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 15, 2024 | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
University of South Alabama | University of North Carolina at Asheville | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of South Alabama | University of North Carolina at Asheville | ||
| Graduation Rate | 39% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,200 | $37,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | 61% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,500 | $20,641 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $253 | $213 |
Diversity |
University of South Alabama | University of North Carolina at Asheville | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 59% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 24% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 4% |
Students |
University of South Alabama | University of North Carolina at Asheville | ||
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| % In-State | 73% | 82% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 25% | 16% | ||
Campus |
University of South Alabama | University of North Carolina at Asheville | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of South Alabama is larger than than University of North Carolina at Asheville based on total student enrollment (13,438 students vs. 2,914 students)
University of South Alabama vs. University of North Carolina at Asheville Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of South Alabama or University of North Carolina at Asheville?
- University of South Alabama is 109% more expensive to attend than University of North Carolina at Asheville for in-state tuition ($8,616.00 vs. $4,122.00)
- Out of state tuition is 24.6% higher at University of North Carolina at Asheville than University of South Alabama ($21,470.00 vs. $17,232.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of North Carolina at Asheville than University of South Alabama ($14,730 vs. $15,664)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of South Alabama are 24% lower than costs at University of North Carolina at Asheville ($8,510 vs. $10,556)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of South Alabama than University of North Carolina at Asheville (94% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of South Alabama students is 18.4% larger than aid received University of North Carolina at Asheville ($7,686 vs. $6,491)
University of South Alabama vs. University of North Carolina at Asheville Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of South Alabama or University of North Carolina at Asheville? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of North Carolina at Asheville or University of South Alabama .
- The average SAT score at University of North Carolina at Asheville (1159) is 114 points higher than at University of South Alabama (1045)
- Incoming University of North Carolina at Asheville students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at University of South Alabama (23)
- Accepted freshman University of South Alabama students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.69) 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 University of South Alabama (65.4%)
University of South Alabama vs. University of North Carolina at Asheville Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of South Alabama or University of North Carolina at Asheville? 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 University of North Carolina at Asheville and University of South Alabama.
- The graduation rate at University of North Carolina at Asheville is higher than University of South Alabama (61% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from University of South Alabama earn on average $7,300 more per year than University of North Carolina at Asheville graduates after ten years. ($45,200 vs. $37,900)
- University of North Carolina at Asheville students graduate with a $3,859 lower median federal student loan debt than University of South Alabama graduates. ($20,641 vs. $24,500)
- University of North Carolina at Asheville graduates are paying $40 less per month on federal student loans than University of South Alabama graduates. ($213 vs. $253)
- More University of North Carolina at Asheville graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of South Alabama students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/