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Overview |
USMMA | University of North Carolina at Asheville | ||
| Location | Kings Point, NY | Asheville, NC | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 943 | 2,914 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #444 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | usmma.edu | unca.edu | ||
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Costs |
USMMA | University of North Carolina at Asheville | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $0 | $4,122 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $0 | $21,470 | ||
| Room & Board | $0 | $10,556 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $4,891 | $14,730 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $4,489 | $6,491 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 11% | 90% |
Admission |
USMMA | University of North Carolina at Asheville | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,532 | 4,278 | ||
| Admitted | 419 | 3,179 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 27.3% | 74.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 60.4% | 15.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | 3.49 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 20/28 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1150/1330 | 1145/1340 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Mar 1, 2025 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
USMMA | University of North Carolina at Asheville | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
USMMA | University of North Carolina at Asheville | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $92,400 | $37,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | - | 61% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $6,500 | $20,641 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $67 | $213 |
Diversity |
USMMA | University of North Carolina at Asheville | ||
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| % Men | 80% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 20% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 4% |
Students |
USMMA | University of North Carolina at Asheville | ||
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| % In-State | 15% | 82% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 85% | 16% | ||
Campus |
USMMA | University of North Carolina at Asheville | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of North Carolina at Asheville is larger than than USMMA based on total student enrollment (2,914 students vs. 943 students)
USMMA vs. University of North Carolina at Asheville Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, USMMA or University of North Carolina at Asheville?
- University of North Carolina at Asheville is ?% more expensive to attend than USMMA for in-state tuition ($4,122.00 vs. $0.00)
- Out of state tuition is ?% higher at University of North Carolina at Asheville than United States Merchant Marine Academy ($21,470.00 vs. $0.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at United States Merchant Marine Academy than University of North Carolina at Asheville ($4,891 vs. $14,730)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of North Carolina at Asheville than United States Merchant Marine Academy (90% vs. 11%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of North Carolina at Asheville students is 44.6% larger than aid received United States Merchant Marine Academy ($6,491 vs. $4,489)
USMMA vs. University of North Carolina at Asheville Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, USMMA 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 USMMA .
- The average SAT score at United States Merchant Marine Academy (1220) is 61 points higher than at University of North Carolina at Asheville (1159)
- Accepted freshman USMMA students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at University of North Carolina at Asheville (3.49)
- University of North Carolina at Asheville has a higher acceptance rate (74.3%) than USMMA (27.3%)
USMMA vs. University of North Carolina at Asheville Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, USMMA 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 USMMA.
- Graduates from United States Merchant Marine Academy earn on average $54,500 more per year than University of North Carolina at Asheville graduates after ten years. ($92,400 vs. $37,900)
- United States Merchant Marine Academy students graduate with a $14,141 lower median federal student loan debt than University of North Carolina at Asheville graduates. ($6,500 vs. $20,641)
- USMMA graduates are paying $146 less per month on federal student loans than University of North Carolina at Asheville graduates. ($67 vs. $213)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/