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Overview |
University of North Carolina at Asheville | Kenyon | ||
| Location | Asheville, NC | Gambier, OH | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 2,925 | 2,184 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #420 | #59 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | unca.edu | kenyon.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of North Carolina at Asheville | Kenyon | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,122 | $69,030 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,470 | $69,030 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,018 | $14,410 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,175 | $44,470 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,856 | $39,330 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 83% |
Admission |
University of North Carolina at Asheville | Kenyon | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,465 | 8,218 | ||
| Admitted | 5,131 | 2,524 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.9% | 30.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.3% | 18% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.49 | 3.84 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 22/29 | 31/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1170/1350 | 1360/1500 | ||
| 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 | Kenyon | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of North Carolina at Asheville | Kenyon | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 87% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,900 | $52,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 87% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,641 | $19,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $213 | $196 |
Diversity |
University of North Carolina at Asheville | Kenyon | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 7% | ||
| % Women | 1% | 12% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 3% |
Students |
University of North Carolina at Asheville | Kenyon | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 12% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 67% | ||
Campus |
University of North Carolina at Asheville | Kenyon | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| 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 Kenyon based on total student enrollment (2,925 students vs. 2,184 students)
University of North Carolina at Asheville vs. Kenyon Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of North Carolina at Asheville or Kenyon?
- Kenyon College is 1,574.7% more expensive to attend than University of North Carolina at Asheville for in-state tuition ($69,030.00 vs. $4,122.00)
- Out of state tuition is 221.5% higher at Kenyon than University of North Carolina at Asheville ($69,030.00 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 Kenyon ($14,175 vs. $44,470)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of North Carolina at Asheville are 30.8% lower than costs at Kenyon College ($11,018 vs. $14,410)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of North Carolina at Asheville than Kenyon College (91% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Kenyon College students is 473.7% larger than aid received University of North Carolina at Asheville ($39,330 vs. $6,856)
University of North Carolina at Asheville vs. Kenyon Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of North Carolina at Asheville or Kenyon? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Kenyon or University of North Carolina at Asheville .
- The average SAT score at Kenyon College (1335) is 176 points higher than at University of North Carolina at Asheville (1159)
- Incoming Kenyon students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (30) than students at University of North Carolina at Asheville (26)
- Accepted freshman Kenyon students have a 0.35 point higher average high school GPA (3.84) 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 Kenyon (30.7%)
University of North Carolina at Asheville vs. Kenyon Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of North Carolina at Asheville or Kenyon? 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 Kenyon and University of North Carolina at Asheville.
- The graduation rate at Kenyon is higher than University of North Carolina at Asheville (87% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from Kenyon College earn on average $15,000 more per year than University of North Carolina at Asheville graduates after ten years. ($52,900 vs. $37,900)
- Kenyon College students graduate with a $1,641 lower median federal student loan debt than University of North Carolina at Asheville graduates. ($19,000 vs. $20,641)
- Kenyon graduates are paying $17 less per month on federal student loans than University of North Carolina at Asheville graduates. ($196 vs. $213)
- More Kenyon graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of North Carolina at Asheville students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/