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Overview |
University of North Carolina at Asheville | JMU | ||
| Location | Asheville, NC | Harrisonburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,925 | 22,758 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #420 | #259 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | unca.edu | jmu.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of North Carolina at Asheville | JMU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,122 | $7,914 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,470 | $25,128 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,018 | $12,584 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,175 | $26,317 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,856 | $4,456 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 81% |
Admission |
University of North Carolina at Asheville | JMU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,465 | 35,750 | ||
| Admitted | 5,131 | 27,258 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.9% | 76.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.3% | 18.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.49 | 3.57 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/29 | 25/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1170/1350 | 1170/1320 | ||
| 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 | JMU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of North Carolina at Asheville | JMU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 81% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,900 | $60,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,641 | $20,899 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $213 | $216 |
Diversity |
University of North Carolina at Asheville | JMU | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 1% | 5% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 3% |
Students |
University of North Carolina at Asheville | JMU | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 26% | ||
Campus |
University of North Carolina at Asheville | JMU | ||
| 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
- James Madison University is larger than than University of North Carolina at Asheville based on total student enrollment (22,758 students vs. 2,925 students)
University of North Carolina at Asheville vs. JMU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of North Carolina at Asheville or JMU?
- James Madison University is 92% more expensive to attend than University of North Carolina at Asheville for in-state tuition ($7,914.00 vs. $4,122.00)
- Out of state tuition is 17% higher at JMU than University of North Carolina at Asheville ($25,128.00 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 JMU ($14,175 vs. $26,317)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of North Carolina at Asheville are 14.2% lower than costs at James Madison University ($11,018 vs. $12,584)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of North Carolina at Asheville than James Madison University (91% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of North Carolina at Asheville students is 53.9% larger than aid received James Madison University ($6,856 vs. $4,456)
University of North Carolina at Asheville vs. JMU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of North Carolina at Asheville or JMU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between JMU or University of North Carolina at Asheville .
- The average SAT score at University of North Carolina at Asheville (1159) is 25 points higher than at JMU (1134)
- Incoming University of North Carolina at Asheville students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at JMU (25)
- Accepted freshman JMU students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.57) 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 JMU (76.2%)
University of North Carolina at Asheville vs. JMU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of North Carolina at Asheville or JMU? 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 JMU and University of North Carolina at Asheville.
- The graduation rate at JMU is higher than University of North Carolina at Asheville (81% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from James Madison University earn on average $22,400 more per year than University of North Carolina at Asheville graduates after ten years. ($60,300 vs. $37,900)
- University of North Carolina at Asheville students graduate with a $258 lower median federal student loan debt than JMU graduates. ($20,641 vs. $20,899)
- University of North Carolina at Asheville graduates are paying $3 less per month on federal student loans than JMU graduates. ($213 vs. $216)
- More JMU 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/