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Overview |
University of North Carolina at Asheville | UTC | ||
| Location | Asheville, NC | Chattanooga, TN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,925 | 11,380 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #420 | #815 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | unca.edu | utc.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of North Carolina at Asheville | UTC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,122 | $8,232 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,470 | $16,296 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,018 | $10,052 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,175 | $13,801 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,856 | $9,834 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 93% |
Admission |
University of North Carolina at Asheville | UTC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,465 | 9,096 | ||
| Admitted | 5,131 | 7,006 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.9% | 77% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.3% | 34% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.49 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/29 | 20/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1170/1350 | 1005/1185 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
University of North Carolina at Asheville | UTC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of North Carolina at Asheville | UTC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,900 | $40,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,641 | $20,792 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $213 | $214 |
Diversity |
University of North Carolina at Asheville | UTC | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 1% | 8% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 7% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
University of North Carolina at Asheville | UTC | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 11% | ||
Campus |
University of North Carolina at Asheville | UTC | ||
| 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
- The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga is larger than than University of North Carolina at Asheville based on total student enrollment (11,380 students vs. 2,925 students)
University of North Carolina at Asheville vs. UTC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of North Carolina at Asheville or UTC?
- The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga is 99.7% more expensive to attend than University of North Carolina at Asheville for in-state tuition ($8,232.00 vs. $4,122.00)
- Out of state tuition is 31.8% higher at University of North Carolina at Asheville than The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga ($21,470.00 vs. $16,296.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga than University of North Carolina at Asheville ($13,801 vs. $14,175)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga are 9.6% lower than costs at University of North Carolina at Asheville ($10,052 vs. $11,018)
- More students receive financial grant aid at The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga than University of North Carolina at Asheville (93% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga students is 43.4% larger than aid received University of North Carolina at Asheville ($9,834 vs. $6,856)
University of North Carolina at Asheville vs. UTC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of North Carolina at Asheville or UTC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UTC or University of North Carolina at Asheville .
- The average SAT score at University of North Carolina at Asheville (1159) is 72 points higher than at UTC (1087)
- Incoming University of North Carolina at Asheville students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at UTC (24)
- Accepted freshman UTC students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) 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 UTC (77%)
University of North Carolina at Asheville vs. UTC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of North Carolina at Asheville or UTC? 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 UTC and University of North Carolina at Asheville.
- The graduation rate at University of North Carolina at Asheville is higher than The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga (61% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga earn on average $2,700 more per year than University of North Carolina at Asheville graduates after ten years. ($40,600 vs. $37,900)
- University of North Carolina at Asheville students graduate with a $151 lower median federal student loan debt than UTC graduates. ($20,641 vs. $20,792)
- University of North Carolina at Asheville graduates are paying $1 less per month on federal student loans than UTC graduates. ($213 vs. $214)
- More University of North Carolina at Asheville graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UTC students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/