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Overview |
University of North Carolina at Asheville | UVA | ||
| Location | Asheville, NC | Charlottesville, VA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,914 | 26,082 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #444 | #59 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | unca.edu | virginia.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of North Carolina at Asheville | UVA | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,122 | $16,980 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,470 | $51,870 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,556 | $12,890 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,730 | $19,469 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,491 | $26,818 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 90% | 34% |
Admission |
University of North Carolina at Asheville | UVA | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,278 | 50,926 | ||
| Admitted | 3,179 | 9,503 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.3% | 18.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.9% | 42.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.49 | 3.85 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 32/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1145/1340 | 1400/1540 | ||
| 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 | UVA | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of North Carolina at Asheville | UVA | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 94% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,900 | $77,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,641 | $19,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $213 | $201 |
Diversity |
University of North Carolina at Asheville | UVA | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 5% | ||
| % International | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 6% |
Students |
University of North Carolina at Asheville | UVA | ||
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| % In-State | 82% | 62% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 33% | ||
Campus |
University of North Carolina at Asheville | UVA | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Virginia Main Campus is larger than than University of North Carolina at Asheville based on total student enrollment (26,082 students vs. 2,914 students)
University of North Carolina at Asheville vs. UVA Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of North Carolina at Asheville or UVA?
- University of Virginia Main Campus is 311.9% more expensive to attend than University of North Carolina at Asheville for in-state tuition ($16,980.00 vs. $4,122.00)
- Out of state tuition is 141.6% higher at UVA than University of North Carolina at Asheville ($51,870.00 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 UVA ($14,730 vs. $19,469)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of North Carolina at Asheville are 22.1% lower than costs at University of Virginia Main Campus ($10,556 vs. $12,890)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of North Carolina at Asheville than University of Virginia Main Campus (90% vs. 34%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Virginia Main Campus students is 313.2% larger than aid received University of North Carolina at Asheville ($26,818 vs. $6,491)
University of North Carolina at Asheville vs. UVA Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of North Carolina at Asheville or UVA? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UVA or University of North Carolina at Asheville .
- The average SAT score at University of Virginia Main Campus (1364) is 205 points higher than at University of North Carolina at Asheville (1159)
- Incoming UVA students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (31) than students at University of North Carolina at Asheville (26)
- Accepted freshman UVA students have a 0.36 point higher average high school GPA (3.85) 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 UVA (18.7%)
University of North Carolina at Asheville vs. UVA Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of North Carolina at Asheville or UVA? 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 UVA and University of North Carolina at Asheville.
- The graduation rate at UVA is higher than University of North Carolina at Asheville (94% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from University of Virginia Main Campus earn on average $39,300 more per year than University of North Carolina at Asheville graduates after ten years. ($77,200 vs. $37,900)
- University of Virginia Main Campus students graduate with a $1,141 lower median federal student loan debt than University of North Carolina at Asheville graduates. ($19,500 vs. $20,641)
- UVA graduates are paying $12 less per month on federal student loans than University of North Carolina at Asheville graduates. ($201 vs. $213)
- More UVA graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of North Carolina at Asheville students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/