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ASU Elon Wofford College Clemson UNC Chapel Hill Davidson Rhodes College UNC Charlotte CofC UNCW UofSC WCU| University of North Carolina at Asheville | Furman University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
University of North Carolina at Asheville | Furman | ||
| Location | Asheville, NC | Greenville, SC | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,925 | 2,505 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #420 | #96 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | unca.edu | furman.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of North Carolina at Asheville | Furman | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,122 | $57,902 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,470 | $57,902 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,018 | $15,868 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,175 | $32,901 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,856 | $40,954 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 100% |
Admission |
University of North Carolina at Asheville | Furman | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,465 | 8,406 | ||
| Admitted | 5,131 | 4,419 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.9% | 52.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.3% | 14% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.49 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/29 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1170/1350 | 1260/1425 | ||
| 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 | Furman | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of North Carolina at Asheville | Furman | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 87% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,900 | $54,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,641 | $25,443 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $213 | $263 |
Diversity |
University of North Carolina at Asheville | Furman | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 1% | 5% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
University of North Carolina at Asheville | Furman | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 37% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 60% | ||
Campus |
University of North Carolina at Asheville | Furman | ||
| 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 Furman based on total student enrollment (2,925 students vs. 2,505 students)
University of North Carolina at Asheville vs. Furman Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of North Carolina at Asheville or Furman?
- Furman University is 1,304.7% more expensive to attend than University of North Carolina at Asheville for in-state tuition ($57,902.00 vs. $4,122.00)
- Out of state tuition is 169.7% higher at Furman than University of North Carolina at Asheville ($57,902.00 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 Furman ($14,175 vs. $32,901)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of North Carolina at Asheville are 44% lower than costs at Furman University ($11,018 vs. $15,868)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Furman University than University of North Carolina at Asheville (100% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Furman University students is 497.3% larger than aid received University of North Carolina at Asheville ($40,954 vs. $6,856)
University of North Carolina at Asheville vs. Furman Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of North Carolina at Asheville or Furman? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Furman or University of North Carolina at Asheville .
- Accepted freshman Furman students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at University of North Carolina at Asheville (3.49)
- University of North Carolina at Asheville has a higher acceptance rate (93.9%) than Furman (52.6%)
University of North Carolina at Asheville vs. Furman Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of North Carolina at Asheville or Furman? 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 Furman and University of North Carolina at Asheville.
- The graduation rate at Furman is higher than University of North Carolina at Asheville (87% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from Furman University earn on average $16,400 more per year than University of North Carolina at Asheville graduates after ten years. ($54,300 vs. $37,900)
- University of North Carolina at Asheville students graduate with a $4,802 lower median federal student loan debt than Furman graduates. ($20,641 vs. $25,443)
- University of North Carolina at Asheville graduates are paying $50 less per month on federal student loans than Furman graduates. ($213 vs. $263)
- More Furman graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of North Carolina at Asheville students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/