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ASU Furman Elon UNC Chapel Hill Clemson UNC Charlotte UNCW WCU Davidson Sewanee UofSC Mercer| University of North Carolina at Asheville | Wofford College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
University of North Carolina at Asheville | Wofford College | ||
| Location | Asheville, NC | Spartanburg, SC | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,925 | 1,873 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #420 | #154 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | unca.edu | wofford.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of North Carolina at Asheville | Wofford College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,122 | $51,750 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,470 | $51,750 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,018 | $15,015 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,175 | $31,061 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,856 | $38,779 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 99% |
Admission |
University of North Carolina at Asheville | Wofford College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,465 | 4,183 | ||
| Admitted | 5,131 | 2,451 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.9% | 58.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.3% | 20.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.49 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/29 | 27/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1170/1350 | 1200/1350 | ||
| 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 | Wofford College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of North Carolina at Asheville | Wofford College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 79% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,900 | $58,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 79% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,641 | $25,747 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $213 | $266 |
Diversity |
University of North Carolina at Asheville | Wofford College | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 1% | 37% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
University of North Carolina at Asheville | Wofford College | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 44% | ||
Campus |
University of North Carolina at Asheville | Wofford College | ||
| 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 Asheville is larger than than Wofford College based on total student enrollment (2,925 students vs. 1,873 students)
University of North Carolina at Asheville vs. Wofford College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of North Carolina at Asheville or Wofford College?
- Wofford College is 1,155.5% more expensive to attend than University of North Carolina at Asheville for in-state tuition ($51,750.00 vs. $4,122.00)
- Out of state tuition is 141% higher at Wofford College than University of North Carolina at Asheville ($51,750.00 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 Wofford College ($14,175 vs. $31,061)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of North Carolina at Asheville are 36.3% lower than costs at Wofford College ($11,018 vs. $15,015)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wofford College than University of North Carolina at Asheville (99% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wofford College students is 465.6% larger than aid received University of North Carolina at Asheville ($38,779 vs. $6,856)
University of North Carolina at Asheville vs. Wofford College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of North Carolina at Asheville or Wofford College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wofford College or University of North Carolina at Asheville .
- The average SAT score at Wofford College (1170) is 11 points higher than at University of North Carolina at Asheville (1159)
- Incoming University of North Carolina at Asheville students have at the same average ACT score (26) as students at Wofford College (26)
- Accepted freshman Wofford College students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) 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 Wofford College (58.6%)
University of North Carolina at Asheville vs. Wofford College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of North Carolina at Asheville or Wofford 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 Wofford College and University of North Carolina at Asheville.
- The graduation rate at Wofford College is higher than University of North Carolina at Asheville (79% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from Wofford College earn on average $20,200 more per year than University of North Carolina at Asheville graduates after ten years. ($58,100 vs. $37,900)
- University of North Carolina at Asheville students graduate with a $5,106 lower median federal student loan debt than Wofford College graduates. ($20,641 vs. $25,747)
- University of North Carolina at Asheville graduates are paying $53 less per month on federal student loans than Wofford College graduates. ($213 vs. $266)
- More Wofford College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of North Carolina at Asheville students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/