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UNCW ECU WCU Miami University of North Carolina at Asheville NC State UNC Charlotte UNC Chapel Hill IU Kentucky Ohio State Xavier| Appalachian State University | University of Cincinnati Main Campus | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
ASU | UC | ||
| Location | Boone, NC | Cincinnati, OH | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 20,436 | 41,155 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #594 | #413 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | appstate.edu | uc.edu | ||
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Costs |
ASU | UC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,242 | $11,498 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,246 | $26,862 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,582 | $12,852 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,084 | $20,149 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,443 | $8,733 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 47% | 64% |
Admission |
ASU | UC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 22,255 | 29,025 | ||
| Admitted | 18,489 | 25,024 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.1% | 86.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.2% | 25.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.96 | 3.69 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/27 | 24/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1100/1270 | 1160/1360 | ||
| 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 | Mar 1, 2025 |
Academics |
ASU | UC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ASU | UC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,600 | $45,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $23,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $237 |
Diversity |
ASU | UC | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 4% |
Students |
ASU | UC | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 17% | ||
Campus |
ASU | UC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Cincinnati Main Campus is larger than than ASU based on total student enrollment (41,155 students vs. 20,436 students)
ASU vs. UC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ASU or UC?
- University of Cincinnati Main Campus is 171.1% more expensive to attend than ASU for in-state tuition ($11,498.00 vs. $4,242.00)
- Out of state tuition is 32.7% higher at UC than Appalachian State University ($26,862.00 vs. $20,246.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Appalachian State University than UC ($13,084 vs. $20,149)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Appalachian State University are 11% lower than costs at University of Cincinnati Main Campus ($11,582 vs. $12,852)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Cincinnati Main Campus than Appalachian State University (64% vs. 47%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Cincinnati Main Campus students is 17.3% larger than aid received Appalachian State University ($8,733 vs. $7,443)
ASU vs. UC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ASU or UC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UC or ASU .
- The average SAT score at University of Cincinnati Main Campus (1165) is 8 points higher than at ASU (1157)
- Incoming ASU students have at the same average ACT score (26) as students at UC (26)
- Accepted freshman ASU students have a 0.27 point higher average high school GPA (3.96) than students at UC (3.69)
- UC has a higher acceptance rate (86.2%) than ASU (83.1%)
ASU vs. UC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ASU or UC? 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 UC and ASU.
- The graduation rate at ASU is higher than University of Cincinnati Main Campus (65% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from University of Cincinnati Main Campus earn on average $4,000 more per year than ASU graduates after ten years. ($45,600 vs. $41,600)
- Appalachian State University students graduate with a $2,500 lower median federal student loan debt than UC graduates. ($20,500 vs. $23,000)
- ASU graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than UC graduates. ($211 vs. $237)
- More ASU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UC students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/