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UNCW ECU UNC Charlotte WCU University of North Carolina at Asheville NC State UNC Chapel Hill JMU Tennessee Elon UofSC Clemson| Appalachian State University | University of North Carolina at Greensboro | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
ASU | UNCG | ||
| Location | Boone, NC | Greensboro, NC | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 21,253 | 17,743 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #597 | #692 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | appstate.edu | uncg.edu | ||
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Costs |
ASU | UNCG | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,242 | $4,422 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,238 | $20,168 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,258 | $10,534 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,712 | $10,592 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,677 | $8,921 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 47% | 83% |
Admission |
ASU | UNCG | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 24,001 | 12,379 | ||
| Admitted | 21,275 | 11,120 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.6% | 89.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.9% | 23.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.96 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/27 | 22/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1100/1280 | 1100/1280 | ||
| 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 | Mar 1, 2026 |
Academics |
ASU | UNCG | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ASU | UNCG | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,600 | $39,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $22,737 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $235 |
Diversity |
ASU | UNCG | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Women | 6% | 14% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 52% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 28% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
ASU | UNCG | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 93% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 5% | ||
Campus |
ASU | UNCG | ||
| 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 UNCG based on total student enrollment (21,253 students vs. 17,743 students)
ASU vs. UNCG Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ASU or UNCG?
- University of North Carolina at Greensboro is 4.2% more expensive to attend than ASU for in-state tuition ($4,422.00 vs. $4,242.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.3% higher at ASU than University of North Carolina at Greensboro ($21,238.00 vs. $20,168.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of North Carolina at Greensboro than ASU ($10,592 vs. $14,712)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of North Carolina at Greensboro are 16.4% lower than costs at Appalachian State University ($10,534 vs. $12,258)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of North Carolina at Greensboro than Appalachian State University (83% vs. 47%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of North Carolina at Greensboro students is 16.2% larger than aid received Appalachian State University ($8,921 vs. $7,677)
ASU vs. UNCG Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ASU or UNCG? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UNCG or ASU .
- The average SAT score at Appalachian State University (1157) is 122 points higher than at UNCG (1035)
- Incoming ASU students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at UNCG (23)
- Accepted freshman ASU students have a 0.37 point higher average high school GPA (3.96) than students at UNCG (3.59)
- UNCG has a higher acceptance rate (89.8%) than ASU (88.6%)
ASU vs. UNCG Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ASU or UNCG? 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 UNCG and ASU.
- The graduation rate at ASU is higher than University of North Carolina at Greensboro (65% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from Appalachian State University earn on average $2,500 more per year than UNCG graduates after ten years. ($41,600 vs. $39,100)
- Appalachian State University students graduate with a $2,237 lower median federal student loan debt than UNCG graduates. ($20,500 vs. $22,737)
- ASU graduates are paying $24 less per month on federal student loans than UNCG graduates. ($211 vs. $235)
- More ASU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UNCG students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/