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Overview |
University of North Carolina at Asheville | PC | ||
| Location | Asheville, NC | Clinton, SC | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,914 | 1,199 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #444 | #333 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | unca.edu | presby.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of North Carolina at Asheville | PC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,122 | $38,990 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,470 | $38,990 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,556 | $11,300 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,730 | $21,571 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,491 | $34,379 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 90% | 100% |
Admission |
University of North Carolina at Asheville | PC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,278 | 3,329 | ||
| Admitted | 3,179 | 1,977 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.3% | 59.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.9% | 13.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.49 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 21/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1145/1340 | 1020/1270 | ||
| 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 | Sep 21, 2024 |
Academics |
University of North Carolina at Asheville | PC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of North Carolina at Asheville | PC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,900 | $47,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,641 | $26,108 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $213 | $269 |
Diversity |
University of North Carolina at Asheville | PC | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
University of North Carolina at Asheville | PC | ||
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| % In-State | 82% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 46% | ||
Campus |
University of North Carolina at Asheville | PC | ||
| 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
- University of North Carolina at Asheville is larger than than PC based on total student enrollment (2,914 students vs. 1,199 students)
University of North Carolina at Asheville vs. PC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of North Carolina at Asheville or PC?
- Presbyterian College is 845.9% more expensive to attend than University of North Carolina at Asheville for in-state tuition ($38,990.00 vs. $4,122.00)
- Out of state tuition is 81.6% higher at PC than University of North Carolina at Asheville ($38,990.00 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 PC ($14,730 vs. $21,571)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of North Carolina at Asheville are 7% lower than costs at Presbyterian College ($10,556 vs. $11,300)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Presbyterian College than University of North Carolina at Asheville (100% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Presbyterian College students is 429.6% larger than aid received University of North Carolina at Asheville ($34,379 vs. $6,491)
University of North Carolina at Asheville vs. PC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of North Carolina at Asheville or PC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between PC or University of North Carolina at Asheville .
- The average SAT score at University of North Carolina at Asheville (1159) is 77 points higher than at PC (1082)
- Incoming University of North Carolina at Asheville students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at PC (24)
- Accepted freshman PC students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) 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 PC (59.4%)
University of North Carolina at Asheville vs. PC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of North Carolina at Asheville or PC? 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 PC and University of North Carolina at Asheville.
- The graduation rate at PC is higher than University of North Carolina at Asheville (68% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from Presbyterian College earn on average $9,800 more per year than University of North Carolina at Asheville graduates after ten years. ($47,700 vs. $37,900)
- University of North Carolina at Asheville students graduate with a $5,467 lower median federal student loan debt than PC graduates. ($20,641 vs. $26,108)
- University of North Carolina at Asheville graduates are paying $56 less per month on federal student loans than PC graduates. ($213 vs. $269)
- More PC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of North Carolina at Asheville students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/