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ASU JMU VCU CNU UNC Chapel Hill Mason UNC Charlotte UNCW WCU Longwood University William & Mary UVA| University of North Carolina at Asheville | University of Mary Washington | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
University of North Carolina at Asheville | Mary Washington College | ||
| Location | Asheville, NC | Fredericksburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,914 | 3,757 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #444 | #283 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | unca.edu | umw.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of North Carolina at Asheville | Mary Washington College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,122 | $8,938 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,470 | $25,858 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,556 | $12,090 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,730 | $21,863 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,491 | $9,046 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 90% | 93% |
Admission |
University of North Carolina at Asheville | Mary Washington College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,278 | 4,709 | ||
| Admitted | 3,179 | 4,040 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.3% | 85.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.9% | 18.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.49 | 3.71 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 25/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1145/1340 | 1170/1340 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
University of North Carolina at Asheville | Mary Washington College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of North Carolina at Asheville | Mary Washington College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 71% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,900 | $55,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,641 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $213 | $222 |
Diversity |
University of North Carolina at Asheville | Mary Washington College | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 5% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 6% |
Students |
University of North Carolina at Asheville | Mary Washington College | ||
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| % In-State | 82% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 10% | ||
Campus |
University of North Carolina at Asheville | Mary Washington College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Mary Washington is larger than than University of North Carolina at Asheville based on total student enrollment (3,757 students vs. 2,914 students)
University of North Carolina at Asheville vs. Mary Washington College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of North Carolina at Asheville or Mary Washington College?
- University of Mary Washington is 116.8% more expensive to attend than University of North Carolina at Asheville for in-state tuition ($8,938.00 vs. $4,122.00)
- Out of state tuition is 20.4% higher at Mary Washington College than University of North Carolina at Asheville ($25,858.00 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 Mary Washington College ($14,730 vs. $21,863)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of North Carolina at Asheville are 14.5% lower than costs at University of Mary Washington ($10,556 vs. $12,090)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Mary Washington than University of North Carolina at Asheville (93% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Mary Washington students is 39.4% larger than aid received University of North Carolina at Asheville ($9,046 vs. $6,491)
University of North Carolina at Asheville vs. Mary Washington College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of North Carolina at Asheville or Mary Washington College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Mary Washington College or University of North Carolina at Asheville .
- The average SAT score at University of North Carolina at Asheville (1159) is 49 points higher than at Mary Washington College (1110)
- Incoming University of North Carolina at Asheville students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Mary Washington College (25)
- Accepted freshman Mary Washington College students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.71) than students at University of North Carolina at Asheville (3.49)
- Mary Washington College has a higher acceptance rate (85.8%) than University of North Carolina at Asheville (74.3%)
University of North Carolina at Asheville vs. Mary Washington College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of North Carolina at Asheville or Mary Washington College? 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 Mary Washington College and University of North Carolina at Asheville.
- The graduation rate at Mary Washington College is higher than University of North Carolina at Asheville (71% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from University of Mary Washington earn on average $17,600 more per year than University of North Carolina at Asheville graduates after ten years. ($55,500 vs. $37,900)
- University of North Carolina at Asheville students graduate with a $859 lower median federal student loan debt than Mary Washington College graduates. ($20,641 vs. $21,500)
- University of North Carolina at Asheville graduates are paying $9 less per month on federal student loans than Mary Washington College graduates. ($213 vs. $222)
- More Mary Washington College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of North Carolina at Asheville students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/