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Appalachian State vs. Carolina

Both Appalachian State University and Carolina University are 4 years schools located in North Carolina. The following statements compare Appalachian State University and Carolina University with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
  • Appalachian State's tuition ($24,537) is more expensive than Carolina ($16,000).
  • Carolina's acceptance rate (52.02%) is lower than Appalachian State (83.08%).
  • Carolina has higher yield (36.73%) than Appalachian State (21.19%).
  • Both schools have same SAT scores of 1,180.
  • Carolina's students to faculty ratio (15 to 1) is lower than Appalachian State (16 to 1).
  • Appalachian State (20,436 students) is larger than Carolina (826 students) with more enrolled students.
  • Carolina ($9,483) has higher amount of financial aid than Appalachian State ($8,383).
  • Appalachian State's graduation rate (75%) is higher than Carolina (32%).
Appalachian State University

Appalachian State University

Public, 4 years • Boone, NC #15 in North Carolina more rivals
Offered Degrees
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Tuition & Fees
$7,541 In-State
$24,537 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$8,383
Test Scores
1,180 SAT
24 ACT
Admission
83.08% Acceptance Rate
21.19% Yield
Enrollment
18,558 Undergraduate
1,878 Graduate
1,647 Online Students
Graduation Rate
75% Graduation Rate
17% Transfer-out Rate
83% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
16 to 1 Students to Faculty
1,037 Faculties (full-time)
2,837 Staffs (full-time)
$72,629 Faculty Salary
$56,375 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-$6,222 annual charge
-6,148 capacity
Board/Meal Plan Offered
-$5,360 annual charge
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Carolina University

Carolina University

Private, 4 years • Winston-Salem, NC #199 Faith-based Schools more rivals
Offered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Associate
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Tuition & Fees
$16,000
Financial Aid
$9,483
Test Scores
Admission
52.02% Acceptance Rate
36.73% Yield
Enrollment
350 Undergraduate
476 Graduate
519 Online Students
Graduation Rate
32% Graduation Rate
49% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
15 to 1 Students to Faculty
29 Faculties (full-time)
85 Staffs (full-time)
$45,158 Faculty Salary
$48,939 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
Study Abroad
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-234 capacity
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