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Overview |
University of North Carolina at Asheville | Cedarville University | ||
| Location | Asheville, NC | Cedarville, OH | ||
| Setting | Small City | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 2,914 | 4,960 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #444 | #312 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | unca.edu | cedarville.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of North Carolina at Asheville | Cedarville University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,122 | $34,498 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,470 | $34,498 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,556 | $8,400 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,730 | $25,462 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,491 | $19,637 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 90% | 100% |
Admission |
University of North Carolina at Asheville | Cedarville University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,278 | 5,435 | ||
| Admitted | 3,179 | 3,526 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.3% | 64.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.9% | 32.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.49 | 3.9 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 23/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1145/1340 | 1130/1380 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
University of North Carolina at Asheville | Cedarville University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of North Carolina at Asheville | Cedarville University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,900 | $45,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,641 | $22,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $213 | $232 |
Diversity |
University of North Carolina at Asheville | Cedarville University | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 87% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
University of North Carolina at Asheville | Cedarville University | ||
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| % In-State | 82% | 34% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 62% | ||
Campus |
University of North Carolina at Asheville | Cedarville University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Cedarville University is larger than than University of North Carolina at Asheville based on total student enrollment (4,960 students vs. 2,914 students)
University of North Carolina at Asheville vs. Cedarville University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of North Carolina at Asheville or Cedarville University?
- Cedarville University is 736.9% more expensive to attend than University of North Carolina at Asheville for in-state tuition ($34,498.00 vs. $4,122.00)
- Out of state tuition is 60.7% higher at Cedarville University than University of North Carolina at Asheville ($34,498.00 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 Cedarville University ($14,730 vs. $25,462)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cedarville University are 25.7% lower than costs at University of North Carolina at Asheville ($8,400 vs. $10,556)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Cedarville University than University of North Carolina at Asheville (100% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Cedarville University students is 202.5% larger than aid received University of North Carolina at Asheville ($19,637 vs. $6,491)
University of North Carolina at Asheville vs. Cedarville University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of North Carolina at Asheville or Cedarville University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Cedarville University or University of North Carolina at Asheville .
- The average SAT score at Cedarville University (1169) is 10 points higher than at University of North Carolina at Asheville (1159)
- Incoming University of North Carolina at Asheville students have at the same average ACT score (26) as students at Cedarville University (26)
- Accepted freshman Cedarville University students have a 0.41 point higher average high school GPA (3.9) 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 Cedarville University (64.9%)
University of North Carolina at Asheville vs. Cedarville University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of North Carolina at Asheville or Cedarville University? 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 Cedarville University and University of North Carolina at Asheville.
- The graduation rate at Cedarville University is higher than University of North Carolina at Asheville (68% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from Cedarville University earn on average $8,000 more per year than University of North Carolina at Asheville graduates after ten years. ($45,900 vs. $37,900)
- University of North Carolina at Asheville students graduate with a $1,859 lower median federal student loan debt than Cedarville University graduates. ($20,641 vs. $22,500)
- University of North Carolina at Asheville graduates are paying $19 less per month on federal student loans than Cedarville University graduates. ($213 vs. $232)
- More Cedarville University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of North Carolina at Asheville students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/