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Overview |
Auburn | University of North Carolina at Asheville | ||
| Location | Auburn University, AL | Asheville, NC | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 31,764 | 2,914 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #307 | #444 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | auburn.edu | unca.edu | ||
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Costs |
Auburn | University of North Carolina at Asheville | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,392 | $4,122 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,176 | $21,470 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,998 | $10,556 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,271 | $14,730 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,791 | $6,491 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 74% | 90% |
Admission |
Auburn | University of North Carolina at Asheville | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 45,693 | 4,278 | ||
| Admitted | 19,988 | 3,179 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 43.7% | 74.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.5% | 15.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.97 | 3.49 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 24/30 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1220/1380 | 1145/1340 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Auburn | University of North Carolina at Asheville | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Auburn | University of North Carolina at Asheville | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,100 | $37,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 61% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $20,641 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $213 |
Diversity |
Auburn | University of North Carolina at Asheville | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
Auburn | University of North Carolina at Asheville | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 82% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 41% | 16% | ||
Campus |
Auburn | University of North Carolina at Asheville | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Auburn University is larger than than University of North Carolina at Asheville based on total student enrollment (31,764 students vs. 2,914 students)
Auburn vs. University of North Carolina at Asheville Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Auburn or University of North Carolina at Asheville?
- Auburn University is 152.1% more expensive to attend than University of North Carolina at Asheville for in-state tuition ($10,392.00 vs. $4,122.00)
- Out of state tuition is 45.2% higher at Auburn than University of North Carolina at Asheville ($31,176.00 vs. $21,470.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of North Carolina at Asheville than Auburn ($14,730 vs. $25,271)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of North Carolina at Asheville are 42.1% lower than costs at Auburn University ($10,556 vs. $14,998)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of North Carolina at Asheville than Auburn University (90% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Auburn University students is 50.8% larger than aid received University of North Carolina at Asheville ($9,791 vs. $6,491)
Auburn vs. University of North Carolina at Asheville Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Auburn 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 Auburn .
- The average SAT score at Auburn University (1218) is 59 points higher than at University of North Carolina at Asheville (1159)
- Incoming Auburn students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at University of North Carolina at Asheville (26)
- Accepted freshman Auburn students have a 0.48 point higher average high school GPA (3.97) 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 Auburn (43.7%)
Auburn vs. University of North Carolina at Asheville Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Auburn 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 Auburn.
- The graduation rate at Auburn is higher than University of North Carolina at Asheville (66% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from Auburn University earn on average $16,200 more per year than University of North Carolina at Asheville graduates after ten years. ($54,100 vs. $37,900)
- University of North Carolina at Asheville students graduate with a $859 lower median federal student loan debt than Auburn graduates. ($20,641 vs. $21,500)
- University of North Carolina at Asheville graduates are paying $9 less per month on federal student loans than Auburn graduates. ($213 vs. $222)
- More Auburn graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of North Carolina at Asheville students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/