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Overview |
University of North Carolina at Asheville | UNCW | ||
| Location | Asheville, NC | Wilmington, NC | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,925 | 17,987 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #420 | #390 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | unca.edu | uncw.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of North Carolina at Asheville | UNCW | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,122 | $4,443 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,470 | $20,111 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,018 | $12,605 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,175 | $18,606 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,856 | $6,516 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 54% |
Admission |
University of North Carolina at Asheville | UNCW | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,465 | 17,370 | ||
| Admitted | 5,131 | 12,856 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.9% | 74% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.3% | 21% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.49 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/29 | 24/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1170/1350 | 1220/1360 | ||
| 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 | UNCW | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of North Carolina at Asheville | UNCW | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,900 | $44,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,641 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $213 | $211 |
Diversity |
University of North Carolina at Asheville | UNCW | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 1% | 14% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 3% |
Students |
University of North Carolina at Asheville | UNCW | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 22% | ||
Campus |
University of North Carolina at Asheville | UNCW | ||
| 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 Wilmington is larger than than University of North Carolina at Asheville based on total student enrollment (17,987 students vs. 2,925 students)
University of North Carolina at Asheville vs. UNCW Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of North Carolina at Asheville or UNCW?
- University of North Carolina at Wilmington is 7.8% more expensive to attend than University of North Carolina at Asheville for in-state tuition ($4,443.00 vs. $4,122.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.8% higher at University of North Carolina at Asheville than University of North Carolina at Wilmington ($21,470.00 vs. $20,111.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of North Carolina at Asheville than UNCW ($14,175 vs. $18,606)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of North Carolina at Asheville are 14.4% lower than costs at University of North Carolina at Wilmington ($11,018 vs. $12,605)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of North Carolina at Asheville than University of North Carolina at Wilmington (91% vs. 54%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of North Carolina at Asheville students is 5.2% larger than aid received University of North Carolina at Wilmington ($6,856 vs. $6,516)
University of North Carolina at Asheville vs. UNCW Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of North Carolina at Asheville or UNCW? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UNCW or University of North Carolina at Asheville .
- The average SAT score at University of North Carolina at Wilmington (1162) is 3 points higher than at University of North Carolina at Asheville (1159)
- Incoming University of North Carolina at Asheville students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at UNCW (25)
- Accepted freshman UNCW students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) 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 UNCW (74%)
University of North Carolina at Asheville vs. UNCW Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of North Carolina at Asheville or UNCW? 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 UNCW and University of North Carolina at Asheville.
- The graduation rate at UNCW is higher than University of North Carolina at Asheville (67% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from University of North Carolina at Wilmington earn on average $6,800 more per year than University of North Carolina at Asheville graduates after ten years. ($44,700 vs. $37,900)
- University of North Carolina at Wilmington students graduate with a $141 lower median federal student loan debt than University of North Carolina at Asheville graduates. ($20,500 vs. $20,641)
- UNCW graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than University of North Carolina at Asheville graduates. ($211 vs. $213)
- More UNCW graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of North Carolina at Asheville students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/