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University of North Carolina at Asheville vs University of West Alabama (UWA)

Nestled in the picturesque Blue Ridge Mountains, the University of North Carolina at Asheville (UNCA) and the University of West Alabama (UWA), located in the historic city of Livingston, offer distinct educational experiences. UNCA boasts a higher acceptance rate, allowing more students the opportunity to pursue their academic aspirations. UWA, on the other hand, has a smaller student body, fostering a close-knit community. Both universities offer a diverse range of undergraduate programs, with UNCA excelling in fields like Environmental Studies and UWA excelling in areas such as Business Administration. Explore the detailed comparison table to delve into further differences, including graduation rates, student demographics, and additional program offerings, to determine which institution aligns best with your academic goals and personal preferences.
University of North Carolina at Asheville logo

University of North Carolina at Asheville

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University of West Alabama

Overview

Location Asheville, North Carolina Livingston, Alabama
Campus setting City: Small Rural: Remote
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 75.0% 63.0%
Common app member Yes No
Religious affiliation

Admission

Acceptance rate 81.6% 74.3%
Application fees
Undergraduate: $75
Graduate: $60
Undergraduate: $30
Graduate: $40
SAT range 1130 - 1330 880 - 980
ACT range 22 - 29 17 - 21
Students submitting SAT score 17.0% 2.0%
Students submitting ACT score 33.0% 69.0%
Total number of applicants 4,550 1,539
Total number of admissions given out 3,714 1,144
Admitted students who chose to enroll 605 351
Yield rate 16.3% 30.7%
Test scores (SAT/ACT) N/A N/A
High school GPA Required Not required
Recommendation letters Required Not required
High school transcript Required Not required
English proficiency test (e.g. TOEFL) Required Required

Tuition and Fees

Sticker price
In state: $22,331
Out of state: $39,679
In state: $22,911
Out of state: $32,011
Average net price $13,838 $15,435
Tuition
In state: $4,122
Out of state: $21,470
In state: $9,100
Out of state: $18,200
Room & board
Room/dormitory: $5,778
Meal plan: $4,470
Room/dormitory: $4,760
Meal plan: $2,834
Available payment plans
  • Guaranteed tuition plan
  • Tuition payment plan
  • Prepaid tuition plan
  • Tuition payment plan

Financial Aid

Students receiving financial aid

(Grants & scholarships)

 90.0%
Average amount $7,610 		89.0%
Average amount $7,129
Students receiving federal student loan 50.0%
Average amount $5,008 		65.0%
Average amount $5,418
Students taking out private loans 6.0%
Average amount $10,387 		3.0%
Average amount $8,357

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students 3,233
Men 42.5% Women 57.5% 		2,322
Men 30.6% Women 69.4%
Graduate students N/A 3,272
Men 20.0% Women 80.0%
Racial/ethnic diversity
Low
Low
Out-of-state students 15.8% N/A
International students 1.1% 2.0%
Campus local/setting City: Small Rural: Remote
Dormitory capacity 1,575 1,019
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
  • Education
  • Business
  • Health Professions
  • Multidisciplinary Studies
  • Communication and Journalism
Students to faculty ratio 14:1 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 64.6% 39.1%
Dropout rate 9.5% 21.5%
Transferred out 25.1% 36.0%
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
Educational Administration and Supervision (Master's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $57,363
  • Year 2: $61,681
  • Year 3: $64,667
Student Counseling and Personnel Services (Master's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $52,130
  • Year 2: $53,942
  • Year 3: $55,799
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Associate's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $52,682
  • Year 2: $52,107
  • Year 3: $54,452
Special Education and Teaching (Master's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $47,975
  • Year 2: $48,510
  • Year 3: $51,622
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas (Master's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $53,470
  • Year 2: $46,380
  • Year 3: $48,647
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods (Master's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $47,701
  • Year 2: $46,261
  • Year 3: $47,958
Educational/Instructional Media Design (Master's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $48,803
  • Year 2: $47,260
  • Year 3: $47,734
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas (Bachelor's Degrees)
  • Year 1: N/A
  • Year 2: $37,054
  • Year 3: $35,960
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods (Bachelor's Degrees)
  • Year 1: N/A
  • Year 2: $32,711
  • Year 3: N/A
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other (Bachelor's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $26,983
  • Year 2: $25,194
  • Year 3: N/A

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