| NCSU vs. North Carolina Asheville |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#72 in National Universities #4 in North Carolina Colleges | Rankings* | #138 in National Liberal Arts Colleges #16 in North Carolina Colleges |
| Public, four-years Research University (very high research activity) | School Type | Public, four-years Baccalaureate College - Arts & Sciences |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| 1-Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degree | Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$8,799 North Carolina Residents $32,847 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$7,501 North Carolina Residents $24,849 Out-of-State |
| expensive$12,101 North Carolina Residents $32,874 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$8,293 North Carolina Residents $24,615 Out-of-State |
| More$11,521 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$7,504 |
| Admission | ||
| Higher1,370 SAT 30 ACT | Test Scores | Lower1,255 SAT 26 ACT |
| Tighter41.74% | Acceptance Rate | Easier91.92% |
| Favorable31.76% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower10.69% |
| High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Work experience Personal statement or essay | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Work experience Personal statement or essay |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Larger38,464 | Total Enrollment | Smaller3,056 |
| Larger28,422 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller3,032 |
| Larger10,042 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller24 |
| Larger2,954 | Online Student Population | Smaller39 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher85% | Graduate Rate | Lower54% |
| - | Transfer-out Rate | 34% |
| Higher94% | Retention Rate | Lower72% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | Study Abroad Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 9,394) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,590) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,316) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,604) |
| Faculty | ||
| More Students per Faculty15 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty13 to 1 |
| 2,239 | Number of faculty | 285 |
| Higher$116,376 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$82,385 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.