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Overview |
UM-Dearborn | University of North Carolina at Asheville | ||
| Location | Dearborn, MI | Asheville, NC | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,223 | 2,914 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #446 | #444 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umich.edu | unca.edu | ||
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Costs |
UM-Dearborn | University of North Carolina at Asheville | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,920 | $4,122 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,184 | $21,470 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,048 | $10,556 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,444 | $14,730 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,761 | $6,491 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 90% |
Admission |
UM-Dearborn | University of North Carolina at Asheville | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,026 | 4,278 | ||
| Admitted | 6,506 | 3,179 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 54.1% | 74.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.4% | 15.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | 3.49 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 22/28 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1290 | 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 | Apr 1, 2025 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
UM-Dearborn | University of North Carolina at Asheville | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UM-Dearborn | University of North Carolina at Asheville | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,800 | $37,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 46% | 61% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,750 | $20,641 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $266 | $213 |
Diversity |
UM-Dearborn | University of North Carolina at Asheville | ||
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| % Men | 55% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 45% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 4% |
Students |
UM-Dearborn | University of North Carolina at Asheville | ||
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| % In-State | 94% | 82% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 4% | 16% | ||
Campus |
UM-Dearborn | University of North Carolina at Asheville | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Michigan Dearborn is larger than than University of North Carolina at Asheville based on total student enrollment (8,223 students vs. 2,914 students)
UM-Dearborn vs. University of North Carolina at Asheville Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UM-Dearborn or University of North Carolina at Asheville?
- University of Michigan Dearborn is 237.7% more expensive to attend than University of North Carolina at Asheville for in-state tuition ($13,920.00 vs. $4,122.00)
- Out of state tuition is 35.9% higher at UM-Dearborn than University of North Carolina at Asheville ($29,184.00 vs. $21,470.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Michigan Dearborn than University of North Carolina at Asheville ($12,444 vs. $14,730)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Michigan Dearborn are 16.7% lower than costs at University of North Carolina at Asheville ($9,048 vs. $10,556)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Michigan Dearborn than University of North Carolina at Asheville (92% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Michigan Dearborn students is 65.8% larger than aid received University of North Carolina at Asheville ($10,761 vs. $6,491)
UM-Dearborn vs. University of North Carolina at Asheville Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UM-Dearborn 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 UM-Dearborn .
- The average SAT score at University of North Carolina at Asheville (1159) is 54 points higher than at UM-Dearborn (1105)
- Incoming University of North Carolina at Asheville students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at UM-Dearborn (24)
- Accepted freshman UM-Dearborn students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) 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 UM-Dearborn (54.1%)
UM-Dearborn vs. University of North Carolina at Asheville Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UM-Dearborn 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 UM-Dearborn.
- The graduation rate at University of North Carolina at Asheville is higher than University of Michigan Dearborn (61% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from University of Michigan Dearborn earn on average $14,900 more per year than University of North Carolina at Asheville graduates after ten years. ($52,800 vs. $37,900)
- University of North Carolina at Asheville students graduate with a $5,109 lower median federal student loan debt than UM-Dearborn graduates. ($20,641 vs. $25,750)
- University of North Carolina at Asheville graduates are paying $53 less per month on federal student loans than UM-Dearborn graduates. ($213 vs. $266)
- More University of North Carolina at Asheville graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UM-Dearborn students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/