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Overview |
Alabama | University of North Carolina at Asheville | ||
| Location | Tuscaloosa, AL | Asheville, NC | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 38,644 | 2,914 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #404 | #444 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ua.edu | unca.edu | ||
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Costs |
Alabama | University of North Carolina at Asheville | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,100 | $4,122 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,460 | $21,470 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,426 | $10,556 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,592 | $14,730 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,683 | $6,491 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 82% | 90% |
Admission |
Alabama | University of North Carolina at Asheville | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 54,072 | 4,278 | ||
| Admitted | 43,290 | 3,179 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.1% | 74.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.6% | 15.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.76 | 3.49 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/31 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1130/1410 | 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 |
Alabama | University of North Carolina at Asheville | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Alabama | University of North Carolina at Asheville | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,900 | $37,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 61% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,750 | $20,641 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $213 |
Diversity |
Alabama | University of North Carolina at Asheville | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 4% |
Students |
Alabama | University of North Carolina at Asheville | ||
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| % In-State | 35% | 82% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 64% | 16% | ||
Campus |
Alabama | 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 | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- The University of Alabama is larger than than University of North Carolina at Asheville based on total student enrollment (38,644 students vs. 2,914 students)
Alabama vs. University of North Carolina at Asheville Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Alabama or University of North Carolina at Asheville?
- The University of Alabama is 169.3% more expensive to attend than University of North Carolina at Asheville for in-state tuition ($11,100.00 vs. $4,122.00)
- Out of state tuition is 46.5% higher at Alabama than University of North Carolina at Asheville ($31,460.00 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 Alabama ($14,730 vs. $20,592)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of North Carolina at Asheville are 36.7% lower than costs at The University of Alabama ($10,556 vs. $14,426)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of North Carolina at Asheville than The University of Alabama (90% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The University of Alabama students is 141.6% larger than aid received University of North Carolina at Asheville ($15,683 vs. $6,491)
Alabama vs. University of North Carolina at Asheville Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Alabama 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 Alabama .
- The average SAT score at The University of Alabama (1181) is 22 points higher than at University of North Carolina at Asheville (1159)
- Incoming Alabama students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at University of North Carolina at Asheville (26)
- Accepted freshman Alabama students have a 0.27 point higher average high school GPA (3.76) than students at University of North Carolina at Asheville (3.49)
- Alabama has a higher acceptance rate (80.1%) than University of North Carolina at Asheville (74.3%)
Alabama vs. University of North Carolina at Asheville Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Alabama 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 Alabama.
- The graduation rate at Alabama is higher than University of North Carolina at Asheville (66% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from The University of Alabama earn on average $12,000 more per year than University of North Carolina at Asheville graduates after ten years. ($49,900 vs. $37,900)
- University of North Carolina at Asheville students graduate with a $3,109 lower median federal student loan debt than Alabama graduates. ($20,641 vs. $23,750)
- University of North Carolina at Asheville graduates are paying $32 less per month on federal student loans than Alabama graduates. ($213 vs. $245)
- More University of North Carolina at Asheville graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Alabama students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/