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Overview |
University of North Carolina at Asheville | Clemson | ||
| Location | Asheville, NC | Clemson, SC | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,914 | 28,466 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #444 | #133 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | unca.edu | clemson.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of North Carolina at Asheville | Clemson | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,122 | $14,118 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,470 | $38,062 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,556 | $12,350 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,730 | $24,577 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,491 | $10,430 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 90% | 79% |
Admission |
University of North Carolina at Asheville | Clemson | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,278 | 52,819 | ||
| Admitted | 3,179 | 22,704 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.3% | 43% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.9% | 20.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.49 | 3.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1145/1340 | 1220/1410 | ||
| 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 | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
University of North Carolina at Asheville | Clemson | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of North Carolina at Asheville | Clemson | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,900 | $57,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,641 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $213 | $222 |
Diversity |
University of North Carolina at Asheville | Clemson | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
University of North Carolina at Asheville | Clemson | ||
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| % In-State | 82% | 52% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 46% | ||
Campus |
University of North Carolina at Asheville | Clemson | ||
| 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
- Clemson University is larger than than University of North Carolina at Asheville based on total student enrollment (28,466 students vs. 2,914 students)
University of North Carolina at Asheville vs. Clemson Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of North Carolina at Asheville or Clemson?
- Clemson University is 242.5% more expensive to attend than University of North Carolina at Asheville for in-state tuition ($14,118.00 vs. $4,122.00)
- Out of state tuition is 77.3% higher at Clemson than University of North Carolina at Asheville ($38,062.00 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 Clemson ($14,730 vs. $24,577)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of North Carolina at Asheville are 17% lower than costs at Clemson University ($10,556 vs. $12,350)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of North Carolina at Asheville than Clemson University (90% vs. 79%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Clemson University students is 60.7% larger than aid received University of North Carolina at Asheville ($10,430 vs. $6,491)
University of North Carolina at Asheville vs. Clemson Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of North Carolina at Asheville or Clemson? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Clemson or University of North Carolina at Asheville .
- The average SAT score at Clemson University (1275) is 116 points higher than at University of North Carolina at Asheville (1159)
- Incoming Clemson students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at University of North Carolina at Asheville (26)
- Accepted freshman Clemson students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) 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 Clemson (43%)
University of North Carolina at Asheville vs. Clemson Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of North Carolina at Asheville or Clemson? 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 Clemson and University of North Carolina at Asheville.
- The graduation rate at Clemson is higher than University of North Carolina at Asheville (80% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from Clemson University earn on average $19,200 more per year than University of North Carolina at Asheville graduates after ten years. ($57,100 vs. $37,900)
- University of North Carolina at Asheville students graduate with a $859 lower median federal student loan debt than Clemson graduates. ($20,641 vs. $21,500)
- University of North Carolina at Asheville graduates are paying $9 less per month on federal student loans than Clemson graduates. ($213 vs. $222)
- More Clemson graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of North Carolina at Asheville students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/