Hey OP! Seems I’ve been summoned here.
Your two choices are excellent universities indeed. Though you should be fine attending either school, it is worth noting that UNC Wilmington is a bit better academically than UNC Asheville, and would probably give you a bit more of the “typical” college experience. I honestly think that you should intend to remain at whichever school you pick for all four years; moving into a university with one foot already out the door will prevent you from fully enjoying it there, and will only give you more excuses if it doesn’t work out.