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University of North Carolina at Asheville vs University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma (USAO)

Nestled in the picturesque Blue Ridge Mountains, the University of North Carolina at Asheville (UNCA) and the University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma (USAO) stand out as two distinct institutions of higher learning. UNCA boasts a higher acceptance rate, welcoming a more diverse student body, while USAO maintains a smaller student population, fostering a close-knit community. Both universities offer a range of undergraduate programs, with UNCA excelling in liberal arts and sciences, and USAO specializing in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) fields. While UNCA boasts a higher graduation rate, USAO offers a more affordable education. Explore our comprehensive comparison table to discover which university aligns best with your academic aspirations and personal preferences.
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University of North Carolina at Asheville

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University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma

Overview

Location Asheville, North Carolina Chickasha, Oklahoma
Campus setting City: Small Town: Distant
College type 4 year 4 year
Control/business model Public Public
Calendar system Semester Trimester
Degrees offered Undergraduate and Graduate Undergraduate
Students retention rate 75.0% 54.0%
Common app member Yes No
Religious affiliation

Admission

Acceptance rate 81.6% 63.5%
Application fees
Undergraduate: $75
Graduate: $60
$40
SAT range 1130 - 1330 N/A
ACT range 22 - 29 N/A
Students submitting SAT score 17.0%
Students submitting ACT score 33.0%
Total number of applicants 4,550 1,078
Total number of admissions given out 3,714 684
Admitted students who chose to enroll 605 247
Yield rate 16.3% 36.1%
Test scores (SAT/ACT) N/A N/A
High school GPA Required Required
Recommendation letters Required Not required
High school transcript Required Not required
English proficiency test (e.g. TOEFL) Required Not required

Tuition and Fees

Sticker price
In state: $22,331
Out of state: $39,679
In state: $20,580
Out of state: $31,440
Average net price $13,838 $9,573
Tuition
In state: $4,122
Out of state: $21,470
In state: $6,390
Out of state: $17,250
Room & board
Room/dormitory: $5,778
Meal plan: $4,470
Room/dormitory: $3,170
Meal plan: $3,400
Available payment plans
  • Guaranteed tuition plan
  • Tuition payment plan
  • Tuition payment plan

Financial Aid

Students receiving financial aid

(Grants & scholarships)

 90.0%
Average amount $7,610 		93.0%
Average amount $10,998
Students receiving federal student loan 50.0%
Average amount $5,008 		42.0%
Average amount $5,221
Students taking out private loans 6.0%
Average amount $10,387 		4.0%
Average amount $9,182

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students 3,233
Men 42.5% Women 57.5% 		849
Men 35.8% Women 64.2%
Graduate students N/A N/A
Racial/ethnic diversity
Low
Low
Out-of-state students 15.8% N/A
International students 1.1% 9.3%
Campus local/setting City: Small Town: Distant
Dormitory capacity 1,575 536
First year students are required to live on campus? No No
Top 5 states where most U.S. students come from North Carolina Florida South Carolina Virginia Georgia N/A

Academics

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

Outcome

Graduation rate 64.6% 38.7%
Dropout rate 9.5% 34.3%
Transferred out 25.1% 26.5%
Alumni salary by major (Top 10)
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
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods (Bachelor's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $34,104
  • Year 2: N/A
  • Year 3: N/A
Fine and Studio Arts (Bachelor's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $22,657
  • Year 2: N/A
  • Year 3: N/A
Business/Commerce, General (Bachelor's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $29,777
  • Year 2: N/A
  • Year 3: N/A
History (Bachelor's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $20,642
  • Year 2: N/A
  • Year 3: N/A

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