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University of North Carolina at Asheville vs Concord U

Nestled in the picturesque Blue Ridge Mountains, the University of North Carolina at Asheville and Concord University, located in the heart of West Virginia, offer distinct educational experiences. UNC Asheville boasts a higher acceptance rate, allowing more students to pursue their academic aspirations. Concord University, on the other hand, offers a more intimate learning environment with smaller class sizes. Both institutions excel in different areas of study, with UNC Asheville known for its strong liberal arts and sciences programs, while Concord University shines in fields like education and nursing. Explore the detailed comparison table to delve into further distinctions, including student body demographics, graduation rates, and additional factors that can help you make an informed decision about your higher education journey.
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Concord University

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University of North Carolina at Asheville

Overview

Location Athens, West Virginia Asheville, North Carolina
Campus setting Town: Distant City: Small
College type 4 year 4 year
Control/business model Public Public
Calendar system Semester Semester
Degrees offered Undergraduate and Graduate Undergraduate and Graduate
Students retention rate 57.0% 75.0%
Common app member Yes Yes
Religious affiliation

Admission

Acceptance rate 95.6% 81.6%
Application fees $30
Undergraduate: $75
Graduate: $60
SAT range 890 - 1130 1130 - 1330
ACT range 18 - 24 22 - 29
Students submitting SAT score 49.0% 17.0%
Students submitting ACT score 37.0% 33.0%
Total number of applicants 1,739 4,550
Total number of admissions given out 1,663 3,714
Admitted students who chose to enroll 395 605
Yield rate 23.8% 16.3%
Test scores (SAT/ACT) N/A N/A
High school GPA Required Required
Recommendation letters Not required Required
High school transcript Not required Required
English proficiency test (e.g. TOEFL) Required Required

Tuition and Fees

Sticker price
In state: $22,178
Out of state: $31,928
In state: $22,331
Out of state: $39,679
Average net price $8,785 $13,838
Tuition
In state: $8,130
Out of state: $17,880
In state: $4,122
Out of state: $21,470
Room & board
Room/dormitory: $4,730
Meal plan: $4,714
Room/dormitory: $5,778
Meal plan: $4,470
Available payment plans
  • Tuition payment plan
  • Guaranteed tuition plan
  • Tuition payment plan

Financial Aid

Students receiving financial aid

(Grants & scholarships)

 99.0%
Average amount $10,186 		90.0%
Average amount $7,610
Students receiving federal student loan 55.0%
Average amount $6,525 		50.0%
Average amount $5,008
Students taking out private loans 5.0%
Average amount $9,752 		6.0%
Average amount $10,387

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students 1,387
Men 42.2% Women 57.8% 		3,233
Men 42.5% Women 57.5%
Graduate students 362
Men 24.0% Women 76.0% 		N/A
Racial/ethnic diversity
Very Low
Low
Out-of-state students 28.6% 15.8%
International students 3.6% 1.1%
Campus local/setting Town: Distant City: Small
Dormitory capacity 902 1,575
First year students are required to live on campus? No No
Top 5 states where most U.S. students come from West Virginia Virginia Georgia North Carolina Florida North Carolina Florida South Carolina Virginia Georgia

Academics

Popular study areas
  • Public Administration and Social Service
  • Education
  • Biological and Biomedical Sciences
  • Health Professions
  • Communication and Journalism
  • Health Professions
  • English Language and Literature
  • Visual & Performing Arts
  • Biological and Biomedical Sciences
  • Social Sciences
Students to faculty ratio 15:1 14:1
Institutional accreditation Higher Learning Commission Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges

Outcome

Graduation rate 41.9% 64.6%
Dropout rate 29.5% 9.5%
Transferred out 27.5% 25.1%
Alumni salary by major (Top 10)
Education, General (Master's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $41,781
  • Year 2: $41,286
  • Year 3: $43,073
Social Work (Master's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $39,870
  • Year 2: $40,827
  • Year 3: $42,252
Public Health (Master's Degrees)
  • Year 1: N/A
  • Year 2: $36,848
  • Year 3: $42,116
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods (Bachelor's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $35,004
  • Year 2: $33,883
  • Year 3: $36,246
Business Administration, Management and Operations (Bachelor's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $29,659
  • Year 2: $27,222
  • Year 3: $33,399
Specialized Sales, Merchandising and Marketing Operations (Bachelor's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $22,217
  • Year 2: $27,126
  • Year 3: $30,425
Psychology, General (Bachelor's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $22,218
  • Year 2: $25,194
  • Year 3: $26,282
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities (Bachelor's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $26,435
  • Year 2: $25,856
  • Year 3: $25,683
Biology, General (Bachelor's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $21,737
  • Year 2: N/A
  • Year 3: $22,642
Social Work (Bachelor's Degrees)
  • Year 1: N/A
  • Year 2: $16,169
  • Year 3: N/A
Computer Science (Bachelor's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $51,950
  • Year 2: $58,885
  • Year 3: $63,274
Accounting and Related Services (Bachelor's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $31,943
  • Year 2: $38,289
  • Year 3: $46,511
Political Science and Government (Bachelor's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $25,020
  • Year 2: $25,194
  • Year 3: $43,063
Business Administration, Management and Operations (Bachelor's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $35,424
  • Year 2: $32,711
  • Year 3: $38,410
Mathematics (Bachelor's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $35,029
  • Year 2: $33,993
  • Year 3: $35,109
Visual and Performing Arts, General (Bachelor's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $19,487
  • Year 2: $25,596
  • Year 3: $34,805
Biology, General (Bachelor's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $29,198
  • Year 2: $28,816
  • Year 3: $32,166
Psychology, General (Bachelor's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $22,208
  • Year 2: $24,164
  • Year 3: $31,326
Public Health (Bachelor's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $23,657
  • Year 2: $31,447
  • Year 3: $30,850
History (Bachelor's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $23,443
  • Year 2: $25,774
  • Year 3: $29,244

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