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University of North Carolina at Asheville vs Longwood University

Nestled in the picturesque Blue Ridge Mountains, the University of North Carolina at Asheville and Longwood University, located in the historic town of Farmville, Virginia, offer distinct educational experiences. UNC Asheville boasts a higher acceptance rate, allowing more students the opportunity to pursue their academic aspirations. Longwood University, on the other hand, has a slightly higher graduation rate, indicating a strong commitment to student success. While both universities offer a diverse range of majors, UNC Asheville is known for its strengths in the liberal arts and sciences, while Longwood University excels in business, education, and health professions. Explore the detailed comparison table below to delve into further differences, including student body demographics, cost of attendance, and campus life, to determine which institution aligns best with your academic goals and personal preferences.
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Longwood University

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University of North Carolina at Asheville

Overview

Location Farmville, Virginia Asheville, North Carolina
Campus setting Town: Remote 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 73.0% 75.0%
Common app member Yes Yes
Religious affiliation

Admission

Acceptance rate 90.0% 81.6%
Application fees
Undergraduate: $50
Graduate: $40
Undergraduate: $75
Graduate: $60
SAT range 1030 - 1170 1130 - 1330
ACT range 16 - 24 22 - 29
Students submitting SAT score 26.0% 17.0%
Students submitting ACT score 1.0% 33.0%
Total number of applicants 5,977 4,550
Total number of admissions given out 5,378 3,714
Admitted students who chose to enroll 718 605
Yield rate 13.4% 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: $32,318
Out of state: $43,714
In state: $22,331
Out of state: $39,679
Average net price $21,166 $13,838
Tuition
In state: $8,670
Out of state: $20,250
In state: $4,122
Out of state: $21,470
Room & board
Room/dormitory: $8,194
Meal plan: $5,100
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)

 95.0%
Average amount $8,406 		90.0%
Average amount $7,610
Students receiving federal student loan 55.0%
Average amount $5,394 		50.0%
Average amount $5,008
Students taking out private loans 8.0%
Average amount $14,063 		6.0%
Average amount $10,387

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students 3,486
Men 30.6% Women 69.4% 		3,233
Men 42.5% Women 57.5%
Graduate students 1,126
Men 30.2% Women 69.8% 		N/A
Racial/ethnic diversity
Low
Low
Out-of-state students 5.8% 15.8%
International students 1.7% 1.1%
Campus local/setting Town: Remote City: Small
Dormitory capacity 2,273 1,575
First year students are required to live on campus? No No
Top 5 states where most U.S. students come from Virginia North Carolina Maryland Pennsylvania California North Carolina Florida South Carolina Virginia Georgia

Academics

Popular study areas
  • Education
  • Business
  • Liberal Arts
  • Health Professions
  • Visual & Performing Arts
  • Health Professions
  • English Language and Literature
  • Visual & Performing Arts
  • Biological and Biomedical Sciences
  • Social Sciences
Students to faculty ratio 13:1 14:1
Institutional accreditation Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges

Outcome

Graduation rate 65.2% 64.6%
Dropout rate 10.4% 9.5%
Transferred out 24.1% 25.1%
Alumni salary by major (Top 10)
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Bachelor's Degrees)
  • Year 1: N/A
  • Year 2: $59,350
  • Year 3: $61,306
Communication Disorders Sciences and Services (Master's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $51,436
  • Year 2: $57,995
  • Year 3: $58,712
Business Administration, Management and Operations (Bachelor's Degrees)
  • Year 1: N/A
  • Year 2: $45,417
  • Year 3: $51,451
Education, General (Master's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $43,030
  • Year 2: $46,087
  • Year 3: $47,090
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas (Master's Degrees)
  • Year 1: N/A
  • Year 2: $45,902
  • Year 3: $45,544
Communication and Media Studies (Bachelor's Degrees)
  • Year 1: N/A
  • Year 2: $34,633
  • Year 3: $42,180
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities (Bachelor's Degrees)
  • Year 1: N/A
  • Year 2: $41,119
  • Year 3: $41,437
Health and Physical Education/Fitness (Bachelor's Degrees)
  • Year 1: N/A
  • Year 2: $36,668
  • Year 3: $41,202
Criminal Justice and Corrections (Bachelor's Degrees)
  • Year 1: N/A
  • Year 2: $34,321
  • Year 3: $41,181
Social Work (Bachelor's Degrees)
  • Year 1: N/A
  • Year 2: $29,685
  • Year 3: $38,094
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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