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UNCW ECU WCU University of North Carolina at Asheville NC State UNC Charlotte UNC Chapel Hill JMU Tennessee Elon UofSC Clemson| Appalachian State University | Gardner Webb University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
ASU | GWU | ||
| Location | Boone, NC | Boiling Springs, NC | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 20,436 | 3,144 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #594 | #639 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Southern Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | appstate.edu | gardner-webb.edu | ||
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Costs |
ASU | GWU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,242 | $31,220 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,246 | $31,220 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,582 | $10,770 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,084 | $22,339 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,443 | $24,130 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 47% | 100% |
Admission |
ASU | GWU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 22,255 | 5,728 | ||
| Admitted | 18,489 | 4,293 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.1% | 74.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.2% | 9.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.96 | 3.74 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/27 | 20/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1100/1270 | 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 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
ASU | GWU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ASU | GWU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,600 | $40,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 52% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $24,969 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $258 |
Diversity |
ASU | GWU | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 17% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 10% |
Students |
ASU | GWU | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 41% | ||
Campus |
ASU | GWU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Appalachian State University is larger than than GWU based on total student enrollment (20,436 students vs. 3,144 students)
ASU vs. GWU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ASU or GWU?
- Gardner Webb University is 636% more expensive to attend than ASU for in-state tuition ($31,220.00 vs. $4,242.00)
- Out of state tuition is 54.2% higher at GWU than Appalachian State University ($31,220.00 vs. $20,246.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Appalachian State University than GWU ($13,084 vs. $22,339)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Gardner Webb University are 7.5% lower than costs at Appalachian State University ($10,770 vs. $11,582)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Gardner Webb University than Appalachian State University (100% vs. 47%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Gardner Webb University students is 224.2% larger than aid received Appalachian State University ($24,130 vs. $7,443)
ASU vs. GWU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ASU or GWU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between GWU or ASU .
- The average SAT score at Appalachian State University (1157) is 180 points higher than at GWU (977)
- Incoming ASU students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at GWU (21)
- Accepted freshman ASU students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.96) than students at GWU (3.74)
- ASU has a higher acceptance rate (83.1%) than GWU (74.9%)
ASU vs. GWU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ASU or GWU? 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 GWU and ASU.
- The graduation rate at ASU is higher than Gardner Webb University (65% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from Appalachian State University earn on average $1,100 more per year than GWU graduates after ten years. ($41,600 vs. $40,500)
- Appalachian State University students graduate with a $4,469 lower median federal student loan debt than GWU graduates. ($20,500 vs. $24,969)
- ASU graduates are paying $47 less per month on federal student loans than GWU graduates. ($211 vs. $258)
- More ASU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former GWU students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/