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University of North Carolina at Asheville vs The Evergreen State

Nestled in the picturesque Blue Ridge Mountains, the University of North Carolina at Asheville (UNCA) and The Evergreen State College, located in the vibrant city of Olympia, Washington, offer distinct educational experiences. UNCA boasts a higher acceptance rate, making it a more accessible option for students, while Evergreen's selective admissions process ensures a highly engaged and academically motivated student body. Both institutions excel in different areas of study, with UNCA excelling in fields like nursing, business, and education, and Evergreen renowned for its strengths in environmental studies, social sciences, and the arts. Explore the detailed comparison table to delve into further details about these institutions, including their graduation rates, student demographics, and additional factors that may influence your college decision.
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The Evergreen State College

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University of North Carolina at Asheville

Overview

Location Olympia, Washington Asheville, North Carolina
Campus setting Suburb: Midsize City: Small
College type 4 year 4 year
Control/business model Public Public
Calendar system Quarter Semester
Degrees offered Undergraduate and Graduate Undergraduate and Graduate
Students retention rate 67.0% 75.0%
Common app member Yes Yes
Religious affiliation

Admission

Acceptance rate 99.5% 81.6%
Application fees
Undergraduate: $50
Graduate: $50
Undergraduate: $75
Graduate: $60
SAT range 1000 - 1200 1130 - 1330
ACT range 19 - 27 22 - 29
Students submitting SAT score 13.0% 17.0%
Students submitting ACT score 7.0% 33.0%
Total number of applicants 1,111 4,550
Total number of admissions given out 1,105 3,714
Admitted students who chose to enroll 234 605
Yield rate 21.2% 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: $26,103
Out of state: $46,746
In state: $22,331
Out of state: $39,679
Average net price $16,155 $13,838
Tuition
In state: $7,389
Out of state: $28,032
In state: $4,122
Out of state: $21,470
Room & board
Room/dormitory: $8,547
Meal plan: $4,602
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)

 84.0%
Average amount $9,659 		90.0%
Average amount $7,610
Students receiving federal student loan 42.0%
Average amount $4,970 		50.0%
Average amount $5,008
Students taking out private loans 0.0%
Average amount $21,382 		6.0%
Average amount $10,387

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students 1,849
Men 38.9% Women 61.1% 		3,233
Men 42.5% Women 57.5%
Graduate students 267
Men 32.6% Women 67.4% 		N/A
Racial/ethnic diversity
Low
Low
Out-of-state students 30.8% 15.8%
International students 0.3% 1.1%
Campus local/setting Suburb: Midsize City: Small
Dormitory capacity 991 1,575
First year students are required to live on campus? No No
Top 5 states where most U.S. students come from Washington California Oregon Colorado Idaho North Carolina Florida South Carolina Virginia Georgia

Academics

Popular study areas
  • Liberal Arts
  • Multidisciplinary Studies
  • Public Administration and Social Service
  • Natural Resources and Conservation
  • Education
  • Health Professions
  • English Language and Literature
  • Visual & Performing Arts
  • Biological and Biomedical Sciences
  • Social Sciences
Students to faculty ratio 14:1 14:1
Institutional accreditation Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges

Outcome

Graduation rate 43.2% 64.6%
Dropout rate 54.5% 9.5%
Transferred out N/A 25.1%
Alumni salary by major (Top 10)
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods (Master's Degrees)
  • Year 1: N/A
  • Year 2: $55,770
  • Year 3: $61,207
Public Administration (Master's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $59,678
  • Year 2: $53,984
  • Year 3: $58,733
Natural Resources Conservation and Research (Master's Degrees)
  • Year 1: N/A
  • Year 2: $42,682
  • Year 3: $46,321
Biological and Physical Sciences (Bachelor's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $25,468
  • Year 2: $24,730
  • Year 3: $30,891
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities (Bachelor's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $24,118
  • Year 2: $23,558
  • Year 3: $26,439
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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