| North Carolina Asheville vs. North Carolina Central |
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|---|---|---|
#138 in National Liberal Arts Colleges #16 in North Carolina Colleges | Rankings* | #54 in Federal Region IV Universities #24 in North Carolina Colleges |
| Public, four-years Baccalaureate College - Arts & Sciences | School Type | Public, four-years Master's College and University (larger programs) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's | Offered Degree | Bachelor's Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$7,501 North Carolina Residents $24,849 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$6,699 North Carolina Residents $19,735 Out-of-State |
| expensive$8,293 North Carolina Residents $24,615 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$7,638 North Carolina Residents $20,946 Out-of-State |
| Less$7,504 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$10,658 |
| Admission | ||
| 1,255 SAT 26 ACT | Test Scores | - |
| Easier91.92% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter86.96% |
| Lower10.69% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable10.98% |
| 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 |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Smaller3,056 | Total Enrollment | Larger8,579 |
| Smaller3,032 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger6,595 |
| Smaller24 | Graduate Student Population | Larger1,984 |
| Smaller39 | Online Student Population | Larger2,041 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher54% | Graduate Rate | Lower42% |
| Higher34% | Transfer-out Rate | Lower33% |
| Lower72% | Retention Rate | Higher73% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| Study Abroad Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,590) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 3,167) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,604) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,618) |
| Faculty | ||
| Less Students per Faculty13 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty16 to 1 |
| 285 | Number of faculty | 480 |
| Lower$82,385 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$86,065 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.