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Overview |
University of North Carolina at Asheville | Tennessee | ||
| Location | Asheville, NC | Knoxville, TN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,925 | 36,304 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #420 | #222 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | unca.edu | tennessee.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of North Carolina at Asheville | Tennessee | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,122 | $11,332 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,470 | $29,522 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,018 | $12,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,175 | $20,885 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,856 | $11,491 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 85% |
Admission |
University of North Carolina at Asheville | Tennessee | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,465 | 50,488 | ||
| Admitted | 5,131 | 23,221 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.9% | 46% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.3% | 28.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.49 | 3.66 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/29 | 25/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1170/1350 | 1190/1340 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2026 |
Academics |
University of North Carolina at Asheville | Tennessee | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of North Carolina at Asheville | Tennessee | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,900 | $56,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,641 | $20,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $213 | $206 |
Diversity |
University of North Carolina at Asheville | Tennessee | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 1% | 11% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 3% |
Students |
University of North Carolina at Asheville | Tennessee | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 41% | ||
Campus |
University of North Carolina at Asheville | Tennessee | ||
| 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
- The University of Tennessee is larger than than University of North Carolina at Asheville based on total student enrollment (36,304 students vs. 2,925 students)
University of North Carolina at Asheville vs. Tennessee Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of North Carolina at Asheville or Tennessee?
- The University of Tennessee is 174.9% more expensive to attend than University of North Carolina at Asheville for in-state tuition ($11,332.00 vs. $4,122.00)
- Out of state tuition is 37.5% higher at Tennessee than University of North Carolina at Asheville ($29,522.00 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 Tennessee ($14,175 vs. $20,885)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of North Carolina at Asheville are 13.5% lower than costs at The University of Tennessee ($11,018 vs. $12,500)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of North Carolina at Asheville than The University of Tennessee (91% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The University of Tennessee students is 67.6% larger than aid received University of North Carolina at Asheville ($11,491 vs. $6,856)
University of North Carolina at Asheville vs. Tennessee Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of North Carolina at Asheville or Tennessee? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Tennessee or University of North Carolina at Asheville .
- The average SAT score at The University of Tennessee (1214) is 55 points higher than at University of North Carolina at Asheville (1159)
- Incoming Tennessee students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at University of North Carolina at Asheville (26)
- Accepted freshman Tennessee students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) 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 Tennessee (46%)
University of North Carolina at Asheville vs. Tennessee Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of North Carolina at Asheville or Tennessee? 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 Tennessee and University of North Carolina at Asheville.
- The graduation rate at Tennessee is higher than University of North Carolina at Asheville (63% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from The University of Tennessee earn on average $18,400 more per year than University of North Carolina at Asheville graduates after ten years. ($56,300 vs. $37,900)
- The University of Tennessee students graduate with a $641 lower median federal student loan debt than University of North Carolina at Asheville graduates. ($20,000 vs. $20,641)
- Tennessee graduates are paying $7 less per month on federal student loans than University of North Carolina at Asheville graduates. ($206 vs. $213)
- More Tennessee graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of North Carolina at Asheville students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/