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Overview |
University of North Carolina at Asheville | Denison | ||
| Location | Asheville, NC | Granville, OH | ||
| Setting | Small City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 2,914 | 2,416 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #444 | #98 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | unca.edu | denison.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of North Carolina at Asheville | Denison | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,122 | $60,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,470 | $60,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,556 | $14,400 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,730 | $38,267 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,491 | $36,497 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 90% | 97% |
Admission |
University of North Carolina at Asheville | Denison | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,278 | 12,220 | ||
| Admitted | 3,179 | 2,684 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.3% | 22% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.9% | 25.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.49 | 3.76 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 29/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1145/1340 | 1270/1460 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
University of North Carolina at Asheville | Denison | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of North Carolina at Asheville | Denison | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 79% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,900 | $56,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,641 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $213 | $268 |
Diversity |
University of North Carolina at Asheville | Denison | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
University of North Carolina at Asheville | Denison | ||
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| % In-State | 82% | 21% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 65% | ||
Campus |
University of North Carolina at Asheville | Denison | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of North Carolina at Asheville is larger than than Denison based on total student enrollment (2,914 students vs. 2,416 students)
University of North Carolina at Asheville vs. Denison Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of North Carolina at Asheville or Denison?
- Denison University is 1,355.6% more expensive to attend than University of North Carolina at Asheville for in-state tuition ($60,000.00 vs. $4,122.00)
- Out of state tuition is 179.5% higher at Denison than University of North Carolina at Asheville ($60,000.00 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 Denison ($14,730 vs. $38,267)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of North Carolina at Asheville are 36.4% lower than costs at Denison University ($10,556 vs. $14,400)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Denison University than University of North Carolina at Asheville (97% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Denison University students is 462.3% larger than aid received University of North Carolina at Asheville ($36,497 vs. $6,491)
University of North Carolina at Asheville vs. Denison Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of North Carolina at Asheville or Denison? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Denison or University of North Carolina at Asheville .
- Accepted freshman Denison students have a 0.27 point higher average high school GPA (3.76) 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 Denison (22%)
University of North Carolina at Asheville vs. Denison Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of North Carolina at Asheville or Denison? 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 Denison and University of North Carolina at Asheville.
- The graduation rate at Denison is higher than University of North Carolina at Asheville (79% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from Denison University earn on average $18,200 more per year than University of North Carolina at Asheville graduates after ten years. ($56,100 vs. $37,900)
- University of North Carolina at Asheville students graduate with a $5,359 lower median federal student loan debt than Denison graduates. ($20,641 vs. $26,000)
- University of North Carolina at Asheville graduates are paying $55 less per month on federal student loans than Denison graduates. ($213 vs. $268)
- More Denison graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of North Carolina at Asheville students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/