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University of North Carolina at Asheville vs UH Hilo

Nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina and the lush landscapes of the Big Island of Hawaii, the University of North Carolina at Asheville (UNCA) and the University of Hawaii at Hilo (UHH) offer distinct educational experiences. UNCA boasts a higher acceptance rate and a smaller student body, fostering a close-knit community. UHH, on the other hand, offers a more diverse student body and a wider range of academic programs, including unique majors like Hawaiian Studies and Tropical Agriculture. Both universities provide excellent opportunities for outdoor recreation and cultural exploration, but differ in their graduation rates and popular majors. Explore our comprehensive comparison table to discover which university aligns best with your academic aspirations and personal preferences.
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University of Hawaii at Hilo

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University of North Carolina at Asheville

Overview

Location Hilo, Hawaii 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 71.0% 75.0%
Common app member No Yes
Religious affiliation

Admission

Acceptance rate 92.2% 81.6%
Application fees
Undergraduate: $50
Graduate: $50
Undergraduate: $75
Graduate: $60
SAT range 1000 - 1210 1130 - 1330
ACT range 16 - 22 22 - 29
Students submitting SAT score 18.0% 17.0%
Students submitting ACT score 46.0% 33.0%
Total number of applicants 2,900 4,550
Total number of admissions given out 2,673 3,714
Admitted students who chose to enroll 459 605
Yield rate 17.2% 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) Not required Required

Tuition and Fees

Sticker price
In state: $33,312
Out of state: $46,272
In state: $22,331
Out of state: $39,679
Average net price $13,255 $13,838
Tuition
In state: $7,344
Out of state: $20,304
In state: $4,122
Out of state: $21,470
Room & board
Room/dormitory: $3,544
Meal plan: $5,452
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)

 87.0%
Average amount $6,193 		90.0%
Average amount $7,610
Students receiving federal student loan 30.0%
Average amount $7,515 		50.0%
Average amount $5,008
Students taking out private loans 5.0%
Average amount $14,548 		6.0%
Average amount $10,387

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students 2,763
Men 35.2% Women 64.8% 		3,233
Men 42.5% Women 57.5%
Graduate students 480
Men 30.6% Women 69.4% 		N/A
Racial/ethnic diversity
Moderate
Low
Out-of-state students 32.7% 15.8%
International students 3.6% 1.1%
Campus local/setting Town: Remote City: Small
Dormitory capacity 839 1,575
First year students are required to live on campus? No No
Top 5 states where most U.S. students come from Hawaii California Colorado Alaska Oregon North Carolina Florida South Carolina Virginia Georgia

Academics

Popular study areas
  • Health Professions
  • Social Sciences
  • Psychology
  • Business
  • Biological and Biomedical Sciences
  • 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 Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University Commission Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges

Outcome

Graduation rate 42.7% 64.6%
Dropout rate 54.9% 9.5%
Transferred out N/A 25.1%
Alumni salary by major (Top 10)
Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration (First Professional Degrees)
  • Year 1: $97,234
  • Year 2: $115,250
  • Year 3: $123,916
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Bachelor's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $73,736
  • Year 2: $72,357
  • Year 3: $79,195
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods (Master's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $50,381
  • Year 2: $50,856
  • Year 3: $54,668
Natural Resources Conservation and Research (Master's Degrees)
  • Year 1: N/A
  • Year 2: $42,682
  • Year 3: $46,745
Accounting and Related Services (Bachelor's Degrees)
  • Year 1: N/A
  • Year 2: $31,314
  • Year 3: $36,537
Natural Resources Conservation and Research (Bachelor's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $24,810
  • Year 2: $21,964
  • Year 3: $35,482
Business Administration, Management and Operations (Bachelor's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $31,399
  • Year 2: $31,133
  • Year 3: $34,994
Health and Physical Education/Fitness (Bachelor's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $23,105
  • Year 2: $26,739
  • Year 3: $32,937
Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biology (Bachelor's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $26,017
  • Year 2: $24,035
  • Year 3: $32,827
Communication and Media Studies (Bachelor's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $28,085
  • Year 2: $27,126
  • Year 3: $28,495
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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