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Overview |
NCAT | University of North Carolina at Asheville | ||
| Location | Greensboro, NC | Asheville, NC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 13,885 | 2,925 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #950 | #420 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ncat.edu | unca.edu | ||
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Costs |
NCAT | University of North Carolina at Asheville | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $3,540 | $4,122 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,200 | $21,470 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,832 | $11,018 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,258 | $14,175 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,700 | $6,856 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 91% |
Admission |
NCAT | University of North Carolina at Asheville | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 30,717 | 5,465 | ||
| Admitted | 14,183 | 5,131 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 46.2% | 93.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.4% | 12.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.49 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/22 | 22/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1190 | 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 | Jun 1, 2025 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
NCAT | University of North Carolina at Asheville | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NCAT | University of North Carolina at Asheville | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,100 | $37,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 27% | 61% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $29,000 | $20,641 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $299 | $213 |
Diversity |
NCAT | University of North Carolina at Asheville | ||
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| % Men | 5% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 7% | 1% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 5% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 84% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 4% |
Students |
NCAT | University of North Carolina at Asheville | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 17% | ||
Campus |
NCAT | 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
- North Carolina A & T State University is larger than than University of North Carolina at Asheville based on total student enrollment (13,885 students vs. 2,925 students)
NCAT vs. University of North Carolina at Asheville Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NCAT or University of North Carolina at Asheville?
- University of North Carolina at Asheville is 16.4% more expensive to attend than NCAT for in-state tuition ($4,122.00 vs. $3,540.00)
- Out of state tuition is 24.8% higher at University of North Carolina at Asheville than North Carolina A & T State University ($21,470.00 vs. $17,200.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at North Carolina A & T State University than University of North Carolina at Asheville ($10,258 vs. $14,175)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at North Carolina A & T State University are 24.8% lower than costs at University of North Carolina at Asheville ($8,832 vs. $11,018)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of North Carolina at Asheville than North Carolina A & T State University (91% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by North Carolina A & T State University students is 56.1% larger than aid received University of North Carolina at Asheville ($10,700 vs. $6,856)
NCAT vs. University of North Carolina at Asheville Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, NCAT 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 NCAT .
- The average SAT score at University of North Carolina at Asheville (1159) is 249 points higher than at NCAT (910)
- Incoming University of North Carolina at Asheville students have a 7 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at NCAT (19)
- Accepted freshman NCAT students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) 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 NCAT (46.2%)
NCAT vs. University of North Carolina at Asheville Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NCAT 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 NCAT.
- The graduation rate at University of North Carolina at Asheville is higher than North Carolina A & T State University (61% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from North Carolina A & T State University earn on average $200 more per year than University of North Carolina at Asheville graduates after ten years. ($38,100 vs. $37,900)
- University of North Carolina at Asheville students graduate with a $8,359 lower median federal student loan debt than NCAT graduates. ($20,641 vs. $29,000)
- University of North Carolina at Asheville graduates are paying $86 less per month on federal student loans than NCAT graduates. ($213 vs. $299)
- More University of North Carolina at Asheville graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NCAT students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 27%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/