Add a college to compare up to four schools
Frequently compared to these colleges. Click a college to add to the comparison.
Penn State JMU NC State Purdue Clemson UofSC UVA ASU Mason Maryland William & Mary VCU| University of North Carolina at Asheville | Virginia Tech | College 3 | College 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
 |
|||
| Remove | Remove | +Add | +Add | |
Overview |
University of North Carolina at Asheville | Virginia Tech | ||
| Location | Asheville, NC | Blacksburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,914 | 38,170 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #444 | #142 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | unca.edu | vt.edu | ||
| Team Colors |
Costs |
University of North Carolina at Asheville | Virginia Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,122 | $12,104 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,470 | $31,754 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,556 | $12,680 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,730 | $19,301 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,491 | $7,649 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 90% | 57% |
Admission |
University of North Carolina at Asheville | Virginia Tech | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,278 | 45,321 | ||
| Admitted | 3,179 | 25,825 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.3% | 57% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.9% | 27.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.49 | 3.97 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1145/1340 | 1240/1430 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
University of North Carolina at Asheville | Virginia Tech | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 17:1 | ||
| Popular Majors |
|
|
||
Outcomes |
University of North Carolina at Asheville | Virginia Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 82% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,900 | $65,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,641 | $23,966 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $213 | $247 |
Diversity |
University of North Carolina at Asheville | Virginia Tech | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % Men | 42% | 57% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 43% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 3% |
Students |
University of North Carolina at Asheville | Virginia Tech | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % In-State | 82% | 64% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 32% | ||
Campus |
University of North Carolina at Asheville | Virginia Tech | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Virginia Tech is larger than than University of North Carolina at Asheville based on total student enrollment (38,170 students vs. 2,914 students)
University of North Carolina at Asheville vs. Virginia Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of North Carolina at Asheville or Virginia Tech?
- Virginia Tech is 193.6% more expensive to attend than University of North Carolina at Asheville for in-state tuition ($12,104.00 vs. $4,122.00)
- Out of state tuition is 47.9% higher at Virginia Tech than University of North Carolina at Asheville ($31,754.00 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 Virginia Tech ($14,730 vs. $19,301)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of North Carolina at Asheville are 20.1% lower than costs at Virginia Tech ($10,556 vs. $12,680)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of North Carolina at Asheville than Virginia Tech (90% vs. 57%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Virginia Tech students is 17.8% larger than aid received University of North Carolina at Asheville ($7,649 vs. $6,491)
University of North Carolina at Asheville vs. Virginia Tech Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of North Carolina at Asheville or Virginia Tech? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Virginia Tech or University of North Carolina at Asheville .
- The average SAT score at Virginia Tech (1210) is 51 points higher than at University of North Carolina at Asheville (1159)
- Accepted freshman Virginia Tech students have a 0.48 point higher average high school GPA (3.97) 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 Virginia Tech (57%)
University of North Carolina at Asheville vs. Virginia Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of North Carolina at Asheville or Virginia Tech? 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 Virginia Tech and University of North Carolina at Asheville.
- The graduation rate at Virginia Tech is higher than University of North Carolina at Asheville (82% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from Virginia Tech earn on average $27,100 more per year than University of North Carolina at Asheville graduates after ten years. ($65,000 vs. $37,900)
- University of North Carolina at Asheville students graduate with a $3,325 lower median federal student loan debt than Virginia Tech graduates. ($20,641 vs. $23,966)
- University of North Carolina at Asheville graduates are paying $34 less per month on federal student loans than Virginia Tech graduates. ($213 vs. $247)
- More Virginia Tech graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of North Carolina at Asheville students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/