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Overview |
Samford University | University of North Carolina at Asheville | ||
| Location | Birmingham, AL | Asheville, NC | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,682 | 2,914 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #213 | #444 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | samford.edu | unca.edu | ||
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Costs |
Samford University | University of North Carolina at Asheville | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,750 | $4,122 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,750 | $21,470 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,264 | $10,556 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $31,803 | $14,730 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,711 | $6,491 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 90% |
Admission |
Samford University | University of North Carolina at Asheville | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,337 | 4,278 | ||
| Admitted | 3,611 | 3,179 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.3% | 74.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 27% | 15.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.84 | 3.49 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/29 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1270 | 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 | May 1, 2025 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Samford University | University of North Carolina at Asheville | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Samford University | University of North Carolina at Asheville | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $57,400 | $37,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 61% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $20,641 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $213 |
Diversity |
Samford University | University of North Carolina at Asheville | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
Samford University | University of North Carolina at Asheville | ||
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| % In-State | 25% | 82% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 74% | 16% | ||
Campus |
Samford University | 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
- Samford University is larger than than University of North Carolina at Asheville based on total student enrollment (5,682 students vs. 2,914 students)
Samford University vs. University of North Carolina at Asheville Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Samford University or University of North Carolina at Asheville?
- Samford University is 767.3% more expensive to attend than University of North Carolina at Asheville for in-state tuition ($35,750.00 vs. $4,122.00)
- Out of state tuition is 66.5% higher at Samford University than University of North Carolina at Asheville ($35,750.00 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 Samford University ($14,730 vs. $31,803)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of North Carolina at Asheville are 6.7% lower than costs at Samford University ($10,556 vs. $11,264)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Samford University than University of North Carolina at Asheville (99% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Samford University students is 219.1% larger than aid received University of North Carolina at Asheville ($20,711 vs. $6,491)
Samford University vs. University of North Carolina at Asheville Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Samford University 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 Samford University .
- The average SAT score at Samford University (1162) is 3 points higher than at University of North Carolina at Asheville (1159)
- Incoming Samford University students have at the same average ACT score (26) as students at University of North Carolina at Asheville (26)
- Accepted freshman Samford University students have a 0.35 point higher average high school GPA (3.84) than students at University of North Carolina at Asheville (3.49)
- Samford University has a higher acceptance rate (83.3%) than University of North Carolina at Asheville (74.3%)
Samford University vs. University of North Carolina at Asheville Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Samford University 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 Samford University.
- The graduation rate at Samford University is higher than University of North Carolina at Asheville (70% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from Samford University earn on average $19,500 more per year than University of North Carolina at Asheville graduates after ten years. ($57,400 vs. $37,900)
- University of North Carolina at Asheville students graduate with a $1,859 lower median federal student loan debt than Samford University graduates. ($20,641 vs. $22,500)
- University of North Carolina at Asheville graduates are paying $19 less per month on federal student loans than Samford University graduates. ($213 vs. $232)
- More Samford University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of North Carolina at Asheville students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/