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Overview |
Georgia State | University of North Carolina at Asheville | ||
| Location | Atlanta, GA | Asheville, NC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 34,974 | 2,925 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #720 | #420 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gsu.edu | unca.edu | ||
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Costs |
Georgia State | University of North Carolina at Asheville | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,158 | $4,122 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,389 | $21,470 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,328 | $11,018 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,390 | $14,175 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,928 | $6,856 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 91% |
Admission |
Georgia State | University of North Carolina at Asheville | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 30,230 | 5,465 | ||
| Admitted | 18,826 | 5,131 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 62.3% | 93.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.1% | 12.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.54 | 3.49 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/26 | 22/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1280 | 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 | Apr 1, 2025 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Georgia State | University of North Carolina at Asheville | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 25:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Georgia State | University of North Carolina at Asheville | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,200 | $37,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | 61% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,699 | $20,641 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $213 |
Diversity |
Georgia State | University of North Carolina at Asheville | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 14% | 1% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 26% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 42% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 4% |
Students |
Georgia State | University of North Carolina at Asheville | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Georgia State | 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 | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Georgia State University is larger than than University of North Carolina at Asheville based on total student enrollment (34,974 students vs. 2,925 students)
Georgia State vs. University of North Carolina at Asheville Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Georgia State or University of North Carolina at Asheville?
- Georgia State University is 73.7% more expensive to attend than University of North Carolina at Asheville for in-state tuition ($7,158.00 vs. $4,122.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.3% higher at Georgia State than University of North Carolina at Asheville ($22,389.00 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 Georgia State ($14,175 vs. $16,390)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of North Carolina at Asheville are 48.2% lower than costs at Georgia State University ($11,018 vs. $16,328)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Georgia State University than University of North Carolina at Asheville (93% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Georgia State University students is 59.4% larger than aid received University of North Carolina at Asheville ($10,928 vs. $6,856)
Georgia State vs. University of North Carolina at Asheville Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Georgia State 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 Georgia State .
- The average SAT score at University of North Carolina at Asheville (1159) is 103 points higher than at Georgia State (1056)
- Incoming University of North Carolina at Asheville students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Georgia State (23)
- Accepted freshman Georgia State students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) 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 Georgia State (62.3%)
Georgia State vs. University of North Carolina at Asheville Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Georgia State 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 Georgia State.
- The graduation rate at University of North Carolina at Asheville is higher than Georgia State University (61% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Georgia State University earn on average $8,300 more per year than University of North Carolina at Asheville graduates after ten years. ($46,200 vs. $37,900)
- University of North Carolina at Asheville students graduate with a $3,058 lower median federal student loan debt than Georgia State graduates. ($20,641 vs. $23,699)
- University of North Carolina at Asheville graduates are paying $32 less per month on federal student loans than Georgia State graduates. ($213 vs. $245)
- More University of North Carolina at Asheville graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Georgia State students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/