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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 (34.00%) is lower than Appalachian State (88.64%).
  • Carolina has higher yield (63.98%) than Appalachian State (19.87%).
  • 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 (21,253 students) is larger than Carolina (893 students) with more enrolled students.
  • Carolina ($10,244) has higher amount of financial aid than Appalachian State ($8,743).
  • Appalachian State's graduation rate (73%) is higher than Carolina (29%).
Appalachian State University

Appalachian State University

Public, 4 years • Boone, NC #15 in North Carolina more rivals
Offered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Tuition & Fees
$7,541 In-State
$24,537 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$8,743
Test Scores
1,180 SAT
24 ACT
Admission
88.64% Acceptance Rate
19.87% Yield
Enrollment
19,405 Undergraduate
1,848 Graduate
2,065 Online Students
Graduation Rate
73% Graduation Rate
18% Transfer-out Rate
85% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
16 to 1 Students to Faculty
1,092 Faculties (full-time)
3,111 Staffs (full-time)
$72,629 Faculty Salary
$56,375 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-$6,630 annual charge
-6,313 capacity
Board/Meal Plan Offered
-$5,628 annual charge
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Carolina University

Carolina University

Private, 4 years • Winston-Salem, NC #199 Faith-based Schools, #NC in North Carolina more rivals
Offered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Associate
Bachelor's
Master's
Doctorate
Tuition & Fees
$16,000
Financial Aid
$10,244
Test Scores
Admission
34.00% Acceptance Rate
63.98% Yield
Enrollment
424 Undergraduate
469 Graduate
513 Online Students
Graduation Rate
29% Graduation Rate
56% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
15 to 1 Students to Faculty
29 Faculties (full-time)
74 Staffs (full-time)
$45,158 Faculty Salary
$48,939 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
Study Abroad
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-225 capacity
Board/Meal Plan Offered
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