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Overview |
University of North Carolina at Asheville | Lipscomb | ||
| Location | Asheville, NC | Nashville, TN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,914 | 4,704 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #444 | #279 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Churches of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | unca.edu | lipscomb.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of North Carolina at Asheville | Lipscomb | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,122 | $34,304 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,470 | $34,304 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,556 | $14,036 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,730 | $27,937 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,491 | $24,404 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 90% | 100% |
Admission |
University of North Carolina at Asheville | Lipscomb | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,278 | 3,705 | ||
| Admitted | 3,179 | 2,635 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.3% | 71.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.9% | 26.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.49 | 3.73 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 23/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1145/1340 | 1130/1320 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
University of North Carolina at Asheville | Lipscomb | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of North Carolina at Asheville | Lipscomb | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,900 | $46,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,641 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $213 | $211 |
Diversity |
University of North Carolina at Asheville | Lipscomb | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
University of North Carolina at Asheville | Lipscomb | ||
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| % In-State | 82% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 44% | ||
Campus |
University of North Carolina at Asheville | Lipscomb | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Lipscomb University is larger than than University of North Carolina at Asheville based on total student enrollment (4,704 students vs. 2,914 students)
University of North Carolina at Asheville vs. Lipscomb Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of North Carolina at Asheville or Lipscomb?
- Lipscomb University is 732.2% more expensive to attend than University of North Carolina at Asheville for in-state tuition ($34,304.00 vs. $4,122.00)
- Out of state tuition is 59.8% higher at Lipscomb than University of North Carolina at Asheville ($34,304.00 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 Lipscomb ($14,730 vs. $27,937)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of North Carolina at Asheville are 33% lower than costs at Lipscomb University ($10,556 vs. $14,036)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lipscomb University than University of North Carolina at Asheville (100% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lipscomb University students is 276% larger than aid received University of North Carolina at Asheville ($24,404 vs. $6,491)
University of North Carolina at Asheville vs. Lipscomb Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of North Carolina at Asheville or Lipscomb? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lipscomb or University of North Carolina at Asheville .
- The average SAT score at Lipscomb University (1176) is 17 points higher than at University of North Carolina at Asheville (1159)
- Incoming University of North Carolina at Asheville students have at the same average ACT score (26) as students at Lipscomb (26)
- Accepted freshman Lipscomb students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) 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 Lipscomb (71.1%)
University of North Carolina at Asheville vs. Lipscomb Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of North Carolina at Asheville or Lipscomb? 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 Lipscomb and University of North Carolina at Asheville.
- The graduation rate at Lipscomb is higher than University of North Carolina at Asheville (63% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from Lipscomb University earn on average $9,000 more per year than University of North Carolina at Asheville graduates after ten years. ($46,900 vs. $37,900)
- Lipscomb University students graduate with a $141 lower median federal student loan debt than University of North Carolina at Asheville graduates. ($20,500 vs. $20,641)
- Lipscomb graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than University of North Carolina at Asheville graduates. ($211 vs. $213)
- More Lipscomb graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of North Carolina at Asheville students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/