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UNCW ECU Kentucky WCU University of North Carolina at Asheville NC State UNC Charlotte UNC Chapel Hill JMU Tennessee Elon WKU| University of Louisville | Appalachian State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Louisville | ASU | ||
| Location | Louisville, KY | Boone, NC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 22,139 | 21,253 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #411 | #597 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | louisville.edu | appstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Louisville | ASU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,632 | $4,242 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,978 | $21,238 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,690 | $12,258 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,808 | $14,712 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,148 | $7,677 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 47% |
Admission |
Louisville | ASU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,821 | 24,001 | ||
| Admitted | 11,937 | 21,275 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.5% | 88.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.1% | 19.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.64 | 3.96 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/27 | 21/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1250 | 1100/1280 | ||
| 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, 2026 | Feb 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Louisville | ASU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Louisville | ASU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,200 | $41,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,656 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $203 | $211 |
Diversity |
Louisville | ASU | ||
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| % Men | 12% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 15% | 6% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Louisville | ASU | ||
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| % In-State | 74% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 25% | 13% | ||
Campus |
Louisville | ASU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Louisville is larger than than ASU based on total student enrollment (22,139 students vs. 21,253 students)
Louisville vs. ASU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Louisville or ASU?
- University of Louisville is 197.8% more expensive to attend than ASU for in-state tuition ($12,632.00 vs. $4,242.00)
- Out of state tuition is 36.4% higher at Louisville than Appalachian State University ($28,978.00 vs. $21,238.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Appalachian State University than Louisville ($14,712 vs. $18,808)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Louisville are 4.9% lower than costs at Appalachian State University ($11,690 vs. $12,258)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Louisville than Appalachian State University (95% vs. 47%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Louisville students is 71.3% larger than aid received Appalachian State University ($13,148 vs. $7,677)
Louisville vs. ASU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Louisville or ASU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between ASU or Louisville .
- The average SAT score at University of Louisville (1159) is 2 points higher than at ASU (1157)
- Incoming Louisville students have at the same average ACT score (26) as students at ASU (26)
- Accepted freshman ASU students have a 0.32 point higher average high school GPA (3.96) than students at Louisville (3.64)
- ASU has a higher acceptance rate (88.6%) than Louisville (80.5%)
Louisville vs. ASU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Louisville or ASU? 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 ASU and Louisville.
- The graduation rate at ASU is higher than University of Louisville (65% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from University of Louisville earn on average $3,600 more per year than ASU graduates after ten years. ($45,200 vs. $41,600)
- University of Louisville students graduate with a $844 lower median federal student loan debt than ASU graduates. ($19,656 vs. $20,500)
- Louisville graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than ASU graduates. ($203 vs. $211)
- More ASU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Louisville students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/