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Overview |
Montana Tech of the University of Montana | University of North Carolina at Asheville | ||
| Location | Butte, MT | Asheville, NC | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,625 | 2,914 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #463 | #444 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mtech.edu | unca.edu | ||
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Costs |
Montana Tech of the University of Montana | University of North Carolina at Asheville | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,878 | $4,122 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,415 | $21,470 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,741 | $10,556 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,045 | $14,730 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,917 | $6,491 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 90% |
Admission |
Montana Tech of the University of Montana | University of North Carolina at Asheville | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,757 | 4,278 | ||
| Admitted | 1,572 | 3,179 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.5% | 74.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.5% | 15.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.49 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1320 | 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 |
Montana Tech of the University of Montana | University of North Carolina at Asheville | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Montana Tech of the University of Montana | University of North Carolina at Asheville | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,400 | $37,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 61% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,000 | $20,641 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $206 | $213 |
Diversity |
Montana Tech of the University of Montana | University of North Carolina at Asheville | ||
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| % Men | 62% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 38% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 4% | ||
| % International | 14% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 4% |
Students |
Montana Tech of the University of Montana | University of North Carolina at Asheville | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 82% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 23% | 16% | ||
Campus |
Montana Tech of the University of Montana | 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 | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of North Carolina at Asheville is larger than than Montana Tech of the University of Montana based on total student enrollment (2,914 students vs. 1,625 students)
Montana Tech of the University of Montana vs. University of North Carolina at Asheville Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Montana Tech of the University of Montana or University of North Carolina at Asheville?
- Montana Tech of the University of Montana is 42.6% more expensive to attend than University of North Carolina at Asheville for in-state tuition ($5,878.00 vs. $4,122.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.3% higher at University of North Carolina at Asheville than Montana Tech of the University of Montana ($21,470.00 vs. $21,415.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of North Carolina at Asheville than Montana Tech of the University of Montana ($14,730 vs. $16,045)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of North Carolina at Asheville are 1.8% lower than costs at Montana Tech of the University of Montana ($10,556 vs. $10,741)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Montana Tech of the University of Montana than University of North Carolina at Asheville (99% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of North Carolina at Asheville students is 9.7% larger than aid received Montana Tech of the University of Montana ($6,491 vs. $5,917)
Montana Tech of the University of Montana vs. University of North Carolina at Asheville Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Montana Tech of the University of Montana 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 Montana Tech of the University of Montana .
- The average SAT score at University of North Carolina at Asheville (1159) is 14 points higher than at Montana Tech of the University of Montana (1145)
- Incoming University of North Carolina at Asheville students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Montana Tech of the University of Montana (25)
- Accepted freshman Montana Tech of the University of Montana students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at University of North Carolina at Asheville (3.49)
- Montana Tech of the University of Montana has a higher acceptance rate (89.5%) than University of North Carolina at Asheville (74.3%)
Montana Tech of the University of Montana vs. University of North Carolina at Asheville Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Montana Tech of the University of Montana 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 Montana Tech of the University of Montana.
- The graduation rate at University of North Carolina at Asheville is higher than Montana Tech of the University of Montana (61% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from Montana Tech of the University of Montana earn on average $12,500 more per year than University of North Carolina at Asheville graduates after ten years. ($50,400 vs. $37,900)
- Montana Tech of the University of Montana students graduate with a $641 lower median federal student loan debt than University of North Carolina at Asheville graduates. ($20,000 vs. $20,641)
- Montana Tech of the University of Montana graduates are paying $7 less per month on federal student loans than University of North Carolina at Asheville graduates. ($206 vs. $213)
- More University of North Carolina at Asheville graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Montana Tech of the University of Montana students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/