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Overview |
Kentucky | University of North Carolina at Asheville | ||
| Location | Lexington, KY | Asheville, NC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 31,547 | 2,914 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #408 | #444 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uky.edu | unca.edu | ||
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Costs |
Kentucky | University of North Carolina at Asheville | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,496 | $4,122 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,913 | $21,470 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,676 | $10,556 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,693 | $14,730 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,114 | $6,491 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 90% |
Admission |
Kentucky | University of North Carolina at Asheville | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 22,109 | 4,278 | ||
| Admitted | 20,979 | 3,179 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.9% | 74.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.9% | 15.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.59 | 3.49 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1290 | 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 | Feb 15, 2025 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Kentucky | University of North Carolina at Asheville | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Kentucky | University of North Carolina at Asheville | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,000 | $37,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 61% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,750 | $20,641 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $235 | $213 |
Diversity |
Kentucky | University of North Carolina at Asheville | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 4% |
Students |
Kentucky | University of North Carolina at Asheville | ||
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| % In-State | 61% | 82% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 37% | 16% | ||
Campus |
Kentucky | 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 | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Kentucky is larger than than University of North Carolina at Asheville based on total student enrollment (31,547 students vs. 2,914 students)
Kentucky vs. University of North Carolina at Asheville Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Kentucky or University of North Carolina at Asheville?
- University of Kentucky is 178.9% more expensive to attend than University of North Carolina at Asheville for in-state tuition ($11,496.00 vs. $4,122.00)
- Out of state tuition is 44% higher at Kentucky than University of North Carolina at Asheville ($30,913.00 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 Kentucky ($14,730 vs. $18,693)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of North Carolina at Asheville are 39% lower than costs at University of Kentucky ($10,556 vs. $14,676)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Kentucky than University of North Carolina at Asheville (94% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Kentucky students is 117.4% larger than aid received University of North Carolina at Asheville ($14,114 vs. $6,491)
Kentucky vs. University of North Carolina at Asheville Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Kentucky 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 Kentucky .
- The average SAT score at University of North Carolina at Asheville (1159) is 16 points higher than at Kentucky (1143)
- Incoming University of North Carolina at Asheville students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Kentucky (25)
- Accepted freshman Kentucky students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at University of North Carolina at Asheville (3.49)
- Kentucky has a higher acceptance rate (94.9%) than University of North Carolina at Asheville (74.3%)
Kentucky vs. University of North Carolina at Asheville Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Kentucky 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 Kentucky.
- The graduation rate at University of North Carolina at Asheville is higher than University of Kentucky (61% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from University of Kentucky earn on average $13,100 more per year than University of North Carolina at Asheville graduates after ten years. ($51,000 vs. $37,900)
- University of North Carolina at Asheville students graduate with a $2,109 lower median federal student loan debt than Kentucky graduates. ($20,641 vs. $22,750)
- University of North Carolina at Asheville graduates are paying $22 less per month on federal student loans than Kentucky graduates. ($213 vs. $235)
- More Kentucky graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of North Carolina at Asheville students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/