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Overview |
University of North Carolina at Asheville | NC State | ||
| Location | Asheville, NC | Raleigh, NC | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,914 | 36,700 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #444 | #123 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | unca.edu | ncsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of North Carolina at Asheville | NC State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,122 | $6,535 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,470 | $28,276 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,556 | $12,748 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,730 | $14,852 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,491 | $9,181 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 90% | 71% |
Admission |
University of North Carolina at Asheville | NC State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,278 | 35,568 | ||
| Admitted | 3,179 | 16,779 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.3% | 47.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.9% | 33.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.49 | 3.83 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 28/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1145/1340 | 1280/1460 | ||
| 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 | NC State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of North Carolina at Asheville | NC State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 72% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,900 | $57,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,641 | $20,782 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $213 | $214 |
Diversity |
University of North Carolina at Asheville | NC State | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 51% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 49% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
University of North Carolina at Asheville | NC State | ||
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| % In-State | 82% | 83% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 14% | ||
Campus |
University of North Carolina at Asheville | NC State | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- North Carolina State University at Raleigh is larger than than University of North Carolina at Asheville based on total student enrollment (36,700 students vs. 2,914 students)
University of North Carolina at Asheville vs. NC State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of North Carolina at Asheville or NC State?
- North Carolina State University at Raleigh is 58.5% more expensive to attend than University of North Carolina at Asheville for in-state tuition ($6,535.00 vs. $4,122.00)
- Out of state tuition is 31.7% higher at NC State than University of North Carolina at Asheville ($28,276.00 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 NC State ($14,730 vs. $14,852)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of North Carolina at Asheville are 20.8% lower than costs at North Carolina State University at Raleigh ($10,556 vs. $12,748)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of North Carolina at Asheville than North Carolina State University at Raleigh (90% vs. 71%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by North Carolina State University at Raleigh students is 41.4% larger than aid received University of North Carolina at Asheville ($9,181 vs. $6,491)
University of North Carolina at Asheville vs. NC State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of North Carolina at Asheville or NC State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between NC State or University of North Carolina at Asheville .
- The average SAT score at North Carolina State University at Raleigh (1264) is 105 points higher than at University of North Carolina at Asheville (1159)
- Incoming NC State students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at University of North Carolina at Asheville (26)
- Accepted freshman NC State students have a 0.34 point higher average high school GPA (3.83) 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 NC State (47.2%)
University of North Carolina at Asheville vs. NC State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of North Carolina at Asheville or NC State? 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 NC State and University of North Carolina at Asheville.
- The graduation rate at NC State is higher than University of North Carolina at Asheville (72% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from North Carolina State University at Raleigh earn on average $19,300 more per year than University of North Carolina at Asheville graduates after ten years. ($57,200 vs. $37,900)
- University of North Carolina at Asheville students graduate with a $141 lower median federal student loan debt than NC State graduates. ($20,641 vs. $20,782)
- University of North Carolina at Asheville graduates are paying $1 less per month on federal student loans than NC State graduates. ($213 vs. $214)
- More NC State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of North Carolina at Asheville students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/