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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 | La Roche College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
ASU | LRC | ||
| Location | Boone, NC | Pittsburgh, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 21,253 | 2,618 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #597 | #677 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | appstate.edu | laroche.edu | ||
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Costs |
ASU | LRC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,242 | $31,960 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,238 | $31,960 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,258 | $13,268 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,712 | $24,638 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,677 | $21,167 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 47% | 96% |
Admission |
ASU | LRC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 24,001 | 2,063 | ||
| Admitted | 21,275 | 1,601 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.6% | 77.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.9% | 10.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.96 | 3.2 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/27 | |||
| SAT Range | 1100/1280 | 1055/1235 | ||
| 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, 2026 | Aug 1, 2026 |
Academics |
ASU | LRC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ASU | LRC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,600 | $44,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $268 |
Diversity |
ASU | LRC | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 6% | 8% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 16% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 8% |
Students |
ASU | LRC | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 75% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 5% | ||
Campus |
ASU | LRC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Appalachian State University is larger than than LRC based on total student enrollment (21,253 students vs. 2,618 students)
ASU vs. LRC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ASU or LRC?
- La Roche College is 653.4% more expensive to attend than ASU for in-state tuition ($31,960.00 vs. $4,242.00)
- Out of state tuition is 50.5% higher at LRC than Appalachian State University ($31,960.00 vs. $21,238.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Appalachian State University than LRC ($14,712 vs. $24,638)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Appalachian State University are 8.2% lower than costs at La Roche College ($12,258 vs. $13,268)
- More students receive financial grant aid at La Roche College than Appalachian State University (96% vs. 47%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by La Roche College students is 175.7% larger than aid received Appalachian State University ($21,167 vs. $7,677)
ASU vs. LRC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ASU or LRC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between LRC or ASU .
- The average SAT score at Appalachian State University (1157) is 218 points higher than at LRC (939)
- Incoming ASU students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at LRC (20)
- Accepted freshman ASU students have a 0.76 point higher average high school GPA (3.96) than students at LRC (3.2)
- ASU has a higher acceptance rate (88.6%) than LRC (77.6%)
ASU vs. LRC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ASU or LRC? 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 LRC and ASU.
- The graduation rate at ASU is higher than La Roche College (65% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from La Roche College earn on average $2,700 more per year than ASU graduates after ten years. ($44,300 vs. $41,600)
- Appalachian State University students graduate with a $5,500 lower median federal student loan debt than LRC graduates. ($20,500 vs. $26,000)
- ASU graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than LRC graduates. ($211 vs. $268)
- More ASU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former LRC students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/