Appalachian State vs. North Carolina Central
Both Appalachian State University and North Carolina Central University are Public, 4 years schools located in North Carolina. The following statements compare Appalachian State University and North Carolina Central University with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
- Both schools are public.
- Appalachian State's tuition ($25,212) is more expensive than North Carolina Central ($19,735).
- North Carolina Central's acceptance rate (86.96%) is lower than Appalachian State (90.14%).
- Appalachian State has higher yield (18.20%) than North Carolina Central (10.98%).
- Both schools have same SAT scores of 1,200.
- Both schools have same students to faculty ratio of 16 to 1.
- Appalachian State (21,570 students) is larger than North Carolina Central (8,579 students) with more enrolled students.
- North Carolina Central ($11,314) has higher amount of financial aid than Appalachian State ($8,899).
- Appalachian State's graduation rate (75%) is higher than North Carolina Central (42%).

Offered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Tuition & Fees
$7,579 In-State
$25,212 out-of-state
$25,212 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$8,899
Test Scores
1,200 SAT
25 ACT
Admission
90.14% Acceptance Rate
18.20% Yield
Enrollment
19,560 Undergraduate
2,010 Graduate
2,551 Online Students
Graduation Rate
75% Graduation Rate
18% Transfer-out Rate
84% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
16 to 1 Students to Faculty
1,092 Faculties (full-time)
3,111 Staffs (full-time)
$83,449 Faculty Salary
$68,283 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Teacher Certificate
Study Abroad
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living

Offered Degrees
Bachelor's
Master's
Doctorate
Master's
Doctorate
Tuition & Fees
$6,699 In-State
$19,735 out-of-state
$19,735 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$11,314
Test Scores
Admission
86.96% Acceptance Rate
10.98% Yield
Enrollment
6,595 Undergraduate
1,984 Graduate
2,041 Online Students
Graduation Rate
42% Graduation Rate
33% Transfer-out Rate
73% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
16 to 1 Students to Faculty
334 Faculties (full-time)
1,104 Staffs (full-time)
$86,065 Faculty Salary
$67,561 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Study Abroad
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
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