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University of North Carolina at Asheville vs Shawnee State University

Nestled in the picturesque Blue Ridge Mountains, the University of North Carolina at Asheville (UNCA) and Shawnee State University (SSU) in Portsmouth, Ohio, stand as distinct institutions of higher learning. UNCA boasts a higher acceptance rate (78%) compared to SSU's 98%, indicating a more selective admissions process. While both universities offer a diverse range of undergraduate programs, UNCA's strengths lie in the liberal arts and sciences, while SSU excels in career-focused fields such as nursing, business, and engineering. UNCA's student body is predominantly White (73%), while SSU's student population is more diverse, with a significant proportion of African American (28%) and White (63%) students. With a higher graduation rate (63%) compared to SSU's 39%, UNCA demonstrates a stronger commitment to student success. Explore the comprehensive comparison table below to delve deeper into the unique characteristics of each university and
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Shawnee State University

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University of North Carolina at Asheville

Overview

Location Portsmouth, Ohio Asheville, North Carolina
Campus setting Town: Fringe 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 71.0% 75.0%
Common app member Yes Yes
Religious affiliation

Admission

Acceptance rate 68.9% 81.6%
Application fees $30
Undergraduate: $75
Graduate: $60
SAT range 1018 - 1235 1130 - 1330
ACT range 18 - 24 22 - 29
Students submitting SAT score 5.0% 17.0%
Students submitting ACT score 95.0% 33.0%
Total number of applicants 3,011 4,550
Total number of admissions given out 2,075 3,714
Admitted students who chose to enroll 717 605
Yield rate 34.6% 16.3%
Test scores (SAT/ACT) N/A
High school GPA N/A Required
Recommendation letters N/A Required
High school transcript N/A Required
English proficiency test (e.g. TOEFL) N/A Required

Tuition and Fees

Sticker price
In state: $23,562
Out of state: $29,604
In state: $22,331
Out of state: $39,679
Average net price $14,532 $13,838
Tuition
In state: $8,604
Out of state: $14,646
In state: $4,122
Out of state: $21,470
Room & board
Room/dormitory: $6,873
Meal plan: $4,131
Room/dormitory: $5,778
Meal plan: $4,470
Available payment plans
  • Guaranteed tuition plan
  • Tuition payment plan
  • Other alternative tuition plan
  • Guaranteed tuition plan
  • Tuition payment plan

Financial Aid

Students receiving financial aid

(Grants & scholarships)

 95.0%
Average amount $6,591 		90.0%
Average amount $7,610
Students receiving federal student loan 51.0%
Average amount $4,968 		50.0%
Average amount $5,008
Students taking out private loans 4.0%
Average amount $11,147 		6.0%
Average amount $10,387

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students 3,025
Men 43.0% Women 57.0% 		3,233
Men 42.5% Women 57.5%
Graduate students 191
Men 30.4% Women 69.6% 		N/A
Racial/ethnic diversity
Very Low
Low
Out-of-state students 14.8% 15.8%
International students 2.9% 1.1%
Campus local/setting Town: Fringe City: Small
Dormitory capacity 878 1,575
First year students are required to live on campus? No No
Top 5 states where most U.S. students come from Ohio West Virginia Illinois Missouri North Carolina Florida South Carolina Virginia Georgia

Academics

Popular study areas
  • Health Professions
  • Business
  • Engineering Technologies
  • Education
  • Biological and Biomedical Sciences
  • Health Professions
  • English Language and Literature
  • Visual & Performing Arts
  • Biological and Biomedical Sciences
  • Social Sciences
Students to faculty ratio 16:1 14:1
Institutional accreditation Higher Learning Commission Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges

Outcome

Graduation rate 37.0% 64.6%
Dropout rate 50.7% 9.5%
Transferred out 10.7% 25.1%
Alumni salary by major (Top 10)
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions (Master's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $63,041
  • Year 2: $66,941
  • Year 3: $67,084
Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians (Bachelor's Degrees)
  • Year 1: N/A
  • Year 2: $55,512
  • Year 3: $64,498
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Bachelor's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $60,424
  • Year 2: $57,318
  • Year 3: $60,044
Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Other (Bachelor's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $52,310
  • Year 2: $39,009
  • Year 3: $59,419
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Associate's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $53,233
  • Year 2: $52,607
  • Year 3: $56,811
Dental Support Services and Allied Professions (Associate's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $47,341
  • Year 2: $47,260
  • Year 3: $49,142
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions (Associate's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $40,864
  • Year 2: $43,426
  • Year 3: $46,899
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services (Associate's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $37,752
  • Year 2: $39,969
  • Year 3: $40,788
Health and Physical Education/Fitness (Bachelor's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $24,784
  • Year 2: $28,366
  • Year 3: $40,338
Accounting and Related Services (Bachelor's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $35,778
  • Year 2: $41,193
  • Year 3: $36,528
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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