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Overview |
Georgia | University of North Carolina at Asheville | ||
| Location | Athens, GA | Asheville, NC | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 40,607 | 2,914 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #164 | #444 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uga.edu | unca.edu | ||
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Costs |
Georgia | University of North Carolina at Asheville | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,790 | $4,122 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,830 | $21,470 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,904 | $10,556 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,180 | $14,730 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,559 | $6,491 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 90% |
Admission |
Georgia | University of North Carolina at Asheville | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 39,320 | 4,278 | ||
| Admitted | 16,729 | 3,179 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 42.5% | 74.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 37.5% | 15.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 4.0 | 3.49 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A/A+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 27/32 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1220/1420 | 1145/1340 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 1, 2025 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Georgia | University of North Carolina at Asheville | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Georgia | University of North Carolina at Asheville | ||
| Graduation Rate | 82% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,400 | $37,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 61% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,146 | $20,641 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $197 | $213 |
Diversity |
Georgia | University of North Carolina at Asheville | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
Georgia | University of North Carolina at Asheville | ||
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| % In-State | 75% | 82% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 25% | 16% | ||
Campus |
Georgia | 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 | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Georgia is larger than than University of North Carolina at Asheville based on total student enrollment (40,607 students vs. 2,914 students)
Georgia vs. University of North Carolina at Asheville Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Georgia or University of North Carolina at Asheville?
- University of Georgia is 137.5% more expensive to attend than University of North Carolina at Asheville for in-state tuition ($9,790.00 vs. $4,122.00)
- Out of state tuition is 34.3% higher at Georgia than University of North Carolina at Asheville ($28,830.00 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 Georgia ($14,730 vs. $17,180)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of North Carolina at Asheville are 3.3% lower than costs at University of Georgia ($10,556 vs. $10,904)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Georgia than University of North Carolina at Asheville (91% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Georgia students is 78.1% larger than aid received University of North Carolina at Asheville ($11,559 vs. $6,491)
Georgia vs. University of North Carolina at Asheville Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Georgia 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 Georgia .
- The average SAT score at University of Georgia (1252) is 93 points higher than at University of North Carolina at Asheville (1159)
- Incoming Georgia students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at University of North Carolina at Asheville (26)
- Accepted freshman Georgia students have a 0.51 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) 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 Georgia (42.5%)
Georgia vs. University of North Carolina at Asheville Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Georgia 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 Georgia.
- The graduation rate at Georgia is higher than University of North Carolina at Asheville (82% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from University of Georgia earn on average $18,500 more per year than University of North Carolina at Asheville graduates after ten years. ($56,400 vs. $37,900)
- University of Georgia students graduate with a $1,495 lower median federal student loan debt than University of North Carolina at Asheville graduates. ($19,146 vs. $20,641)
- Georgia graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than University of North Carolina at Asheville graduates. ($197 vs. $213)
- More Georgia graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of North Carolina at Asheville students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/