Durham, NC · Asheville, NC · Source: IPEDS federal database
| North Carolina Central University | University of North Carolina Asheville | |
|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 87.0% | 91.9% |
| In-State Tuition | $6,699 | $7,501 |
| Out-of-State Tuition | $19,735 | $24,849 |
| Average Net Price | $14,475 | $13,798 |
| Graduation Rate | 42.0% | 54.0% |
| Total Enrollment | 8,579 | 3,056 |
| Student-Faculty Ratio | 16 | 13 |
GradFax Analysis
North Carolina Central University accepts 87.0% of applicants. University of North Carolina Asheville accepts 91.9%. Tuition is close: $6,699 at North Carolina Central University, $7,501 at University of North Carolina Asheville. North Carolina Central University graduates 42% of students in 6 years. University of North Carolina Asheville graduates 54%.
Bottom Line
Both are solid options. Get the actual aid estimates from each school and compare them side by side. The averages above won't tell your specific story.
Source: IPEDS: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
North Carolina Central University. It accepts 87.0% of applicants, per IPEDS data.
Source: IPEDS
University of North Carolina Asheville, on average. After aid, students pay $13,798/year versus $14,475/year. Your number depends on your aid package.
Source: IPEDS
University of North Carolina Asheville: 54% of students finish in 6 years. North Carolina Central University is at 42%.
Source: IPEDS
Data from IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System), a federal database maintained by the U.S. Department of Education. Figures represent the most recent available academic year.