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Overview |
University of North Carolina at Asheville | Ohio State | ||
| Location | Asheville, NC | Columbus, OH | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,914 | 60,540 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #444 | #134 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | unca.edu | osu.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of North Carolina at Asheville | Ohio State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,122 | $11,525 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,470 | $35,762 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,556 | $14,006 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,730 | $19,582 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,491 | $10,993 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 90% | 74% |
Admission |
University of North Carolina at Asheville | Ohio State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,278 | 65,189 | ||
| Admitted | 3,179 | 34,370 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.3% | 52.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.9% | 23.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.49 | 3.76 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 29/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1145/1340 | 1310/1480 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
University of North Carolina at Asheville | Ohio State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of North Carolina at Asheville | Ohio State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,900 | $50,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,641 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $213 | $222 |
Diversity |
University of North Carolina at Asheville | Ohio State | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 3% |
Students |
University of North Carolina at Asheville | Ohio State | ||
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| % In-State | 82% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 23% | ||
Campus |
University of North Carolina at Asheville | Ohio State | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Ohio State University is larger than than University of North Carolina at Asheville based on total student enrollment (60,540 students vs. 2,914 students)
University of North Carolina at Asheville vs. Ohio State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of North Carolina at Asheville or Ohio State?
- Ohio State University is 179.6% more expensive to attend than University of North Carolina at Asheville for in-state tuition ($11,525.00 vs. $4,122.00)
- Out of state tuition is 66.6% higher at Ohio State than University of North Carolina at Asheville ($35,762.00 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 Ohio State ($14,730 vs. $19,582)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of North Carolina at Asheville are 32.7% lower than costs at Ohio State University ($10,556 vs. $14,006)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of North Carolina at Asheville than Ohio State University (90% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ohio State University students is 69.4% larger than aid received University of North Carolina at Asheville ($10,993 vs. $6,491)
University of North Carolina at Asheville vs. Ohio State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of North Carolina at Asheville or Ohio State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ohio State or University of North Carolina at Asheville .
- The average SAT score at Ohio State University (1295) is 136 points higher than at University of North Carolina at Asheville (1159)
- Incoming Ohio State students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at University of North Carolina at Asheville (26)
- Accepted freshman Ohio State students have a 0.27 point higher average high school GPA (3.76) 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 Ohio State (52.7%)
University of North Carolina at Asheville vs. Ohio State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of North Carolina at Asheville or Ohio 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 Ohio State and University of North Carolina at Asheville.
- The graduation rate at Ohio State is higher than University of North Carolina at Asheville (80% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from Ohio State University earn on average $12,700 more per year than University of North Carolina at Asheville graduates after ten years. ($50,600 vs. $37,900)
- University of North Carolina at Asheville students graduate with a $859 lower median federal student loan debt than Ohio State graduates. ($20,641 vs. $21,500)
- University of North Carolina at Asheville graduates are paying $9 less per month on federal student loans than Ohio State graduates. ($213 vs. $222)
- More Ohio State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of North Carolina at Asheville students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/