University of North Carolina Asheville vs. Western Carolina University
Public liberal arts college in Asheville with accessible admissions and strong emphasis on visual and performing arts.
Western Carolina University
Public regional university in the North Carolina mountains with accessible admissions and low in-state tuition.
University of North Carolina Asheville Western Carolina University
- Acceptance Rate93.9%86.7%
- ACT Composite 75th Percentile2926
- Annual In-State Tuition$4,122$1,000
- Annual Out-of-State Tuition$21,470$5,000
- Endowment (End of Year)$142,201,680$600,154,661
- Room and Board$11,398$12,354
- SAT Math 75th Percentile660610
- SAT Reading 75th Percentile690650
- Total Cost of Attendance (In-State)$15,520$13,354
- Total Cost of Attendance (Out-of-State)$32,868$17,354
- Total Student Enrollment2,92511,628
| Metric | University of North Carolina Asheville | Western Carolina University |
|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 93.9% | 86.7% |
| ACT Composite 75th Percentile | 29 | 26 |
| Annual In-State Tuition | $4,122 | $1,000 |
| Annual Out-of-State Tuition | $21,470 | $5,000 |
| Endowment (End of Year) | $142,201,680 | $600,154,661 |
| Room and Board | $11,398 | $12,354 |
| SAT Math 75th Percentile | 660 | 610 |
| SAT Reading 75th Percentile | 690 | 650 |
| Total Cost of Attendance (In-State) | $15,520 | $13,354 |
| Total Cost of Attendance (Out-of-State) | $32,868 | $17,354 |
| Total Student Enrollment | 2,925 | 11,628 |