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Overview |
GWU | University of North Carolina at Asheville | ||
| Location | Boiling Springs, NC | Asheville, NC | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,144 | 2,914 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #639 | #444 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Southern Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gardner-webb.edu | unca.edu | ||
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Costs |
GWU | University of North Carolina at Asheville | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,220 | $4,122 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,220 | $21,470 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,770 | $10,556 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,339 | $14,730 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,130 | $6,491 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 90% |
Admission |
GWU | University of North Carolina at Asheville | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,728 | 4,278 | ||
| Admitted | 4,293 | 3,179 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.9% | 74.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.4% | 15.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.74 | 3.49 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/25 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1210 | 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 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
GWU | University of North Carolina at Asheville | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
GWU | University of North Carolina at Asheville | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,500 | $37,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 61% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,969 | $20,641 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $213 |
Diversity |
GWU | University of North Carolina at Asheville | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 17% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 4% |
Students |
GWU | University of North Carolina at Asheville | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 82% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 41% | 16% | ||
Campus |
GWU | 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 | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Gardner Webb University is larger than than University of North Carolina at Asheville based on total student enrollment (3,144 students vs. 2,914 students)
GWU vs. University of North Carolina at Asheville Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, GWU or University of North Carolina at Asheville?
- Gardner Webb University is 657.4% more expensive to attend than University of North Carolina at Asheville for in-state tuition ($31,220.00 vs. $4,122.00)
- Out of state tuition is 45.4% higher at GWU than University of North Carolina at Asheville ($31,220.00 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 GWU ($14,730 vs. $22,339)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of North Carolina at Asheville are 2% lower than costs at Gardner Webb University ($10,556 vs. $10,770)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Gardner Webb University than University of North Carolina at Asheville (100% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Gardner Webb University students is 271.7% larger than aid received University of North Carolina at Asheville ($24,130 vs. $6,491)
GWU vs. University of North Carolina at Asheville Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, GWU 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 GWU .
- The average SAT score at University of North Carolina at Asheville (1159) is 182 points higher than at GWU (977)
- Incoming University of North Carolina at Asheville students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at GWU (21)
- Accepted freshman GWU students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at University of North Carolina at Asheville (3.49)
- GWU has a higher acceptance rate (74.9%) than University of North Carolina at Asheville (74.3%)
GWU vs. University of North Carolina at Asheville Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, GWU 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 GWU.
- The graduation rate at University of North Carolina at Asheville is higher than Gardner Webb University (61% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from Gardner Webb University earn on average $2,600 more per year than University of North Carolina at Asheville graduates after ten years. ($40,500 vs. $37,900)
- University of North Carolina at Asheville students graduate with a $4,328 lower median federal student loan debt than GWU graduates. ($20,641 vs. $24,969)
- University of North Carolina at Asheville graduates are paying $45 less per month on federal student loans than GWU graduates. ($213 vs. $258)
- More University of North Carolina at Asheville graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former GWU students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/