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Overview |
Emory | University of North Carolina at Asheville | ||
| Location | Atlanta, GA | Asheville, NC | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 15,046 | 2,925 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #24 | #420 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | emory.edu | unca.edu | ||
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Costs |
Emory | University of North Carolina at Asheville | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $59,920 | $4,122 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $59,920 | $21,470 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,972 | $11,018 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,986 | $14,175 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $50,828 | $6,856 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 46% | 91% |
Admission |
Emory | University of North Carolina at Asheville | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 31,929 | 5,465 | ||
| Admitted | 3,543 | 5,131 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 11.1% | 93.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 40.2% | 12.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.8 | 3.49 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 32/34 | 22/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1460/1550 | 1170/1350 | ||
| 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 1, 2025 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Emory | University of North Carolina at Asheville | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Emory | University of North Carolina at Asheville | ||
| Graduation Rate | 90% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $81,500 | $37,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 61% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,233 | $20,641 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $178 | $213 |
Diversity |
Emory | University of North Carolina at Asheville | ||
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| % Men | 18% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 33% | 1% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 41% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 17% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 4% |
Students |
Emory | University of North Carolina at Asheville | ||
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| % In-State | 12% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 67% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Emory | University of North Carolina at Asheville | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Emory University is larger than than University of North Carolina at Asheville based on total student enrollment (15,046 students vs. 2,925 students)
Emory vs. University of North Carolina at Asheville Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Emory or University of North Carolina at Asheville?
- Emory University is 1,353.7% more expensive to attend than University of North Carolina at Asheville for in-state tuition ($59,920.00 vs. $4,122.00)
- Out of state tuition is 179.1% higher at Emory than University of North Carolina at Asheville ($59,920.00 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 Emory ($14,175 vs. $27,986)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of North Carolina at Asheville are 72.2% lower than costs at Emory University ($11,018 vs. $18,972)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of North Carolina at Asheville than Emory University (91% vs. 46%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Emory University students is 641.4% larger than aid received University of North Carolina at Asheville ($50,828 vs. $6,856)
Emory vs. University of North Carolina at Asheville Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Emory 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 Emory .
- The average SAT score at Emory University (1380) is 221 points higher than at University of North Carolina at Asheville (1159)
- Incoming Emory students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (31) than students at University of North Carolina at Asheville (26)
- Accepted freshman Emory students have a 0.31 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at University of North Carolina at Asheville (3.49)
- University of North Carolina at Asheville has a higher acceptance rate (93.9%) than Emory (11.1%)
Emory vs. University of North Carolina at Asheville Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Emory 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 Emory.
- The graduation rate at Emory is higher than University of North Carolina at Asheville (90% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from Emory University earn on average $43,600 more per year than University of North Carolina at Asheville graduates after ten years. ($81,500 vs. $37,900)
- Emory University students graduate with a $3,408 lower median federal student loan debt than University of North Carolina at Asheville graduates. ($17,233 vs. $20,641)
- Emory graduates are paying $35 less per month on federal student loans than University of North Carolina at Asheville graduates. ($178 vs. $213)
- More Emory graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of North Carolina at Asheville students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/