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Overview |
University of North Carolina at Asheville | Citadel Military College of South Carolina | ||
| Location | Asheville, NC | Charleston, SC | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,914 | 3,721 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #444 | #298 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | unca.edu | citadel.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of North Carolina at Asheville | Citadel Military College of South Carolina | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,122 | $8,356 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,470 | $30,857 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,556 | $8,480 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,730 | $21,846 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,491 | $11,428 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 90% | 76% |
Admission |
University of North Carolina at Asheville | Citadel Military College of South Carolina | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,278 | 2,253 | ||
| Admitted | 3,179 | 2,221 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.3% | 98.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.9% | 30.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.49 | 3.8 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 23/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1145/1340 | 1090/1270 | ||
| 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 | Citadel Military College of South Carolina | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of North Carolina at Asheville | Citadel Military College of South Carolina | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 70% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,900 | $58,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,641 | $23,812 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $213 | $246 |
Diversity |
University of North Carolina at Asheville | Citadel Military College of South Carolina | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 76% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 24% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
University of North Carolina at Asheville | Citadel Military College of South Carolina | ||
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| % In-State | 82% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 46% | ||
Campus |
University of North Carolina at Asheville | Citadel Military College of South Carolina | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Citadel Military College of South Carolina is larger than than University of North Carolina at Asheville based on total student enrollment (3,721 students vs. 2,914 students)
University of North Carolina at Asheville vs. Citadel Military College of South Carolina Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of North Carolina at Asheville or Citadel Military College of South Carolina?
- Citadel Military College of South Carolina is 102.7% more expensive to attend than University of North Carolina at Asheville for in-state tuition ($8,356.00 vs. $4,122.00)
- Out of state tuition is 43.7% higher at Citadel Military College of South Carolina than University of North Carolina at Asheville ($30,857.00 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 Citadel Military College of South Carolina ($14,730 vs. $21,846)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Citadel Military College of South Carolina are 24.5% lower than costs at University of North Carolina at Asheville ($8,480 vs. $10,556)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of North Carolina at Asheville than Citadel Military College of South Carolina (90% vs. 76%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Citadel Military College of South Carolina students is 76.1% larger than aid received University of North Carolina at Asheville ($11,428 vs. $6,491)
University of North Carolina at Asheville vs. Citadel Military College of South Carolina Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of North Carolina at Asheville or Citadel Military College of South Carolina? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Citadel Military College of South Carolina or University of North Carolina at Asheville .
- The average SAT score at University of North Carolina at Asheville (1159) is 86 points higher than at Citadel Military College of South Carolina (1073)
- Incoming University of North Carolina at Asheville students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Citadel Military College of South Carolina (23)
- Accepted freshman Citadel Military College of South Carolina students have a 0.31 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at University of North Carolina at Asheville (3.49)
- Citadel Military College of South Carolina has a higher acceptance rate (98.6%) than University of North Carolina at Asheville (74.3%)
University of North Carolina at Asheville vs. Citadel Military College of South Carolina Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of North Carolina at Asheville or Citadel Military College of South Carolina? 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 Citadel Military College of South Carolina and University of North Carolina at Asheville.
- The graduation rate at Citadel Military College of South Carolina is higher than University of North Carolina at Asheville (70% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from Citadel Military College of South Carolina earn on average $20,300 more per year than University of North Carolina at Asheville graduates after ten years. ($58,200 vs. $37,900)
- University of North Carolina at Asheville students graduate with a $3,171 lower median federal student loan debt than Citadel Military College of South Carolina graduates. ($20,641 vs. $23,812)
- University of North Carolina at Asheville graduates are paying $33 less per month on federal student loans than Citadel Military College of South Carolina graduates. ($213 vs. $246)
- More Citadel Military College of South Carolina graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of North Carolina at Asheville students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/