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Overview |
Duke | University of North Carolina at Asheville | ||
| Location | Durham, NC | Asheville, NC | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 18,023 | 2,914 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #3 | #444 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | duke.edu | unca.edu | ||
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Costs |
Duke | University of North Carolina at Asheville | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,435 | $4,122 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,435 | $21,470 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,651 | $10,556 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,694 | $14,730 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $57,444 | $6,491 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 42% | 90% |
Admission |
Duke | University of North Carolina at Asheville | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 50,016 | 4,278 | ||
| Admitted | 3,174 | 3,179 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 6.3% | 74.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 55% | 15.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.94 | 3.49 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 34/35 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1490/1570 | 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 | Jan 3, 2025 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Duke | University of North Carolina at Asheville | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 6:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Duke | University of North Carolina at Asheville | ||
| Graduation Rate | 94% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $108,900 | $37,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 89% | 61% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $7,500 | $20,641 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $77 | $213 |
Diversity |
Duke | University of North Carolina at Asheville | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 46% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 10% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 4% |
Students |
Duke | University of North Carolina at Asheville | ||
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| % In-State | 12% | 82% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 74% | 16% | ||
Campus |
Duke | University of North Carolina at Asheville | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Duke University is larger than than University of North Carolina at Asheville based on total student enrollment (18,023 students vs. 2,914 students)
Duke vs. University of North Carolina at Asheville Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Duke or University of North Carolina at Asheville?
- Duke University is 1,366.2% more expensive to attend than University of North Carolina at Asheville for in-state tuition ($60,435.00 vs. $4,122.00)
- Out of state tuition is 181.5% higher at Duke than University of North Carolina at Asheville ($60,435.00 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 Duke ($14,730 vs. $23,694)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of North Carolina at Asheville are 57.7% lower than costs at Duke University ($10,556 vs. $16,651)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of North Carolina at Asheville than Duke University (90% vs. 42%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Duke University students is 785% larger than aid received University of North Carolina at Asheville ($57,444 vs. $6,491)
Duke vs. University of North Carolina at Asheville Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Duke 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 Duke .
- The average SAT score at Duke University (1450) is 291 points higher than at University of North Carolina at Asheville (1159)
- Incoming Duke students have a 7 point higher average ACT score (33) than students at University of North Carolina at Asheville (26)
- Accepted freshman Duke students have a 0.45 point higher average high school GPA (3.94) 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 Duke (6.3%)
Duke vs. University of North Carolina at Asheville Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Duke 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 Duke.
- The graduation rate at Duke is higher than University of North Carolina at Asheville (94% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from Duke University earn on average $71,000 more per year than University of North Carolina at Asheville graduates after ten years. ($108,900 vs. $37,900)
- Duke University students graduate with a $13,141 lower median federal student loan debt than University of North Carolina at Asheville graduates. ($7,500 vs. $20,641)
- Duke graduates are paying $136 less per month on federal student loans than University of North Carolina at Asheville graduates. ($77 vs. $213)
- More Duke graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of North Carolina at Asheville students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/