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Overview |
University of North Carolina at Asheville | Belmont | ||
| Location | Asheville, NC | Nashville, TN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,914 | 8,910 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #444 | #317 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Interdenominational | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | unca.edu | belmont.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of North Carolina at Asheville | Belmont | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,122 | $38,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,470 | $38,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,556 | $13,670 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,730 | $36,225 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,491 | $22,080 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 90% | 91% |
Admission |
University of North Carolina at Asheville | Belmont | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,278 | 9,163 | ||
| Admitted | 3,179 | 8,821 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.3% | 96.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.9% | 21.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.49 | 3.83 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 24/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1145/1340 | 1150/1340 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2025 | Jul 1, 2025 |
Academics |
University of North Carolina at Asheville | Belmont | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of North Carolina at Asheville | Belmont | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,900 | $49,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,641 | $21,780 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $213 | $225 |
Diversity |
University of North Carolina at Asheville | Belmont | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 4% |
Students |
University of North Carolina at Asheville | Belmont | ||
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| % In-State | 82% | 27% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 72% | ||
Campus |
University of North Carolina at Asheville | Belmont | ||
| 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
- Belmont University is larger than than University of North Carolina at Asheville based on total student enrollment (8,910 students vs. 2,914 students)
University of North Carolina at Asheville vs. Belmont Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of North Carolina at Asheville or Belmont?
- Belmont University is 821.9% more expensive to attend than University of North Carolina at Asheville for in-state tuition ($38,000.00 vs. $4,122.00)
- Out of state tuition is 77% higher at Belmont than University of North Carolina at Asheville ($38,000.00 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 Belmont ($14,730 vs. $36,225)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of North Carolina at Asheville are 29.5% lower than costs at Belmont University ($10,556 vs. $13,670)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Belmont University than University of North Carolina at Asheville (91% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Belmont University students is 240.2% larger than aid received University of North Carolina at Asheville ($22,080 vs. $6,491)
University of North Carolina at Asheville vs. Belmont Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of North Carolina at Asheville or Belmont? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Belmont or University of North Carolina at Asheville .
- The average SAT score at University of North Carolina at Asheville (1159) is 1 points higher than at Belmont (1158)
- Incoming University of North Carolina at Asheville students have at the same average ACT score (26) as students at Belmont (26)
- Accepted freshman Belmont students have a 0.34 point higher average high school GPA (3.83) than students at University of North Carolina at Asheville (3.49)
- Belmont has a higher acceptance rate (96.3%) than University of North Carolina at Asheville (74.3%)
University of North Carolina at Asheville vs. Belmont Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of North Carolina at Asheville or Belmont? 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 Belmont and University of North Carolina at Asheville.
- The graduation rate at Belmont is higher than University of North Carolina at Asheville (68% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from Belmont University earn on average $11,200 more per year than University of North Carolina at Asheville graduates after ten years. ($49,100 vs. $37,900)
- University of North Carolina at Asheville students graduate with a $1,139 lower median federal student loan debt than Belmont graduates. ($20,641 vs. $21,780)
- University of North Carolina at Asheville graduates are paying $12 less per month on federal student loans than Belmont graduates. ($213 vs. $225)
- More Belmont graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of North Carolina at Asheville students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/