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University of North Carolina at Asheville vs Midwestern State

Nestled in the picturesque Blue Ridge Mountains, the University of North Carolina at Asheville (UNCA) and Midwestern State University (MSU) in Wichita Falls, Texas, stand as distinct institutions of higher learning. While both universities offer a diverse range of academic programs and vibrant campus life, they differ in several key aspects. UNCA boasts a higher acceptance rate, allowing more students the opportunity to pursue their educational goals. MSU, on the other hand, has a slightly larger student body, providing a more dynamic and diverse campus environment. Explore the detailed comparison table below to delve into further distinctions between these two institutions, including popular majors, student demographics, graduation rates, and more, to help you make an informed decision about your academic journey.
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Midwestern State University

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University of North Carolina at Asheville

Overview

Location Wichita Falls, Texas Asheville, North Carolina
Campus setting City: Midsize 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 63.0% 75.0%
Common app member No Yes
Religious affiliation

Admission

Acceptance rate 94.6% 81.6%
Application fees
Undergraduate: $40
Graduate: $50
Undergraduate: $75
Graduate: $60
SAT range N/A 1130 - 1330
ACT range N/A 22 - 29
Students submitting SAT score 17.0%
Students submitting ACT score 33.0%
Total number of applicants 3,887 4,550
Total number of admissions given out 3,677 3,714
Admitted students who chose to enroll 755 605
Yield rate 20.5% 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: $24,354
Out of state: $26,304
In state: $22,331
Out of state: $39,679
Average net price $11,160 $13,838
Tuition
In state: $5,877
Out of state: $7,827
In state: $4,122
Out of state: $21,470
Room & board
Room/dormitory: $5,960
Meal plan: $3,920
Room/dormitory: $5,778
Meal plan: $4,470
Available payment plans
  • Guaranteed tuition plan
  • Tuition payment plan
  • Guaranteed tuition plan
  • Tuition payment plan

Financial Aid

Students receiving financial aid

(Grants & scholarships)

 99.0%
Average amount $8,923 		90.0%
Average amount $7,610
Students receiving federal student loan 53.0%
Average amount $5,414 		50.0%
Average amount $5,008
Students taking out private loans 3.0%
Average amount $11,967 		6.0%
Average amount $10,387

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students 5,041
Men 35.5% Women 64.5% 		3,233
Men 42.5% Women 57.5%
Graduate students 756
Men 34.4% Women 65.6% 		N/A
Racial/ethnic diversity
Moderate
Low
Out-of-state students 3.4% 15.8%
International students 6.8% 1.1%
Campus local/setting City: Midsize City: Small
Dormitory capacity 1,705 1,575
First year students are required to live on campus? No No
Top 5 states where most U.S. students come from Texas Oklahoma Colorado Illinois New Mexico North Carolina Florida South Carolina Virginia Georgia

Academics

Popular study areas
  • Health Professions
  • Multidisciplinary Studies
  • Business
  • Biological and Biomedical Sciences
  • Education
  • Health Professions
  • English Language and Literature
  • Visual & Performing Arts
  • Biological and Biomedical Sciences
  • Social Sciences
Students to faculty ratio 17:1 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 46.6% 64.6%
Dropout rate 22.3% 9.5%
Transferred out 27.0% 25.1%
Alumni salary by major (Top 10)
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Master's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $125,822
  • Year 2: $119,061
  • Year 3: $101,250
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Bachelor's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $62,991
  • Year 2: $66,631
  • Year 3: $68,758
Computer and Information Sciences, General (Bachelor's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $53,165
  • Year 2: $52,107
  • Year 3: $67,801
Mechanical Engineering (Bachelor's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $55,529
  • Year 2: $55,964
  • Year 3: $60,947
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions (Bachelor's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $56,852
  • Year 2: $57,755
  • Year 3: $58,387
Special Education and Teaching (Master's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $55,720
  • Year 2: $48,139
  • Year 3: $52,448
Finance and Financial Management Services (Bachelor's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $49,013
  • Year 2: $46,478
  • Year 3: $47,249
Accounting and Related Services (Bachelor's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $41,217
  • Year 2: $43,798
  • Year 3: $46,263
Business Administration, Management and Operations (Bachelor's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $38,574
  • Year 2: $33,993
  • Year 3: $43,314
Marketing (Bachelor's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $35,018
  • Year 2: $36,848
  • Year 3: $41,659
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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