Institutional Characteristics
The following table compares the basic academic information between selected colleges. By school type, all 4 selected colleges are public. By school level, all 4 schools are 4 years or high institutes.
Name | Location | Type/Level | Highest Degree | Offered Degree |
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Appalachian State University | Boone, NC | Public, four-years | Doctor's Degree | Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
University of North Carolina Wilmington | Wilmington, NC | Public, four-years | Doctor's Degree | Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
Western Carolina University | Cullowhee, NC | Public, four-years | Doctor's Degree | Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
Carolinas College of Health Sciences | Charlotte, NC | Public, four-years | Bachelor's Degree | Certificate, Associate, Bachelor |
Key Facts Comparison
The average tuition & fees of selected colleges is $8,892 for State residents and $18,787 for out-of-state students. The average acceptance rate is 76.84% and graduation rate is 60.50%. The following table compares key facts for each schools including acceptance rate, graduation rate, tuition, student to faculty ratio, and student population.
Name | Tuition & Fees | Acceptance Rate | Graduation Rate | Student Faculty Ratio | Student Population |
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Appalachian State University | $7,541 / $24,537 | 83.08% | 75% | 16:1 | 20,436 |
University of North Carolina Wilmington | $7,317 / $22,985 | 68.83% | 74% | 17:1 | 17,843 |
Western Carolina University | $4,532 / $8,532 | 84.84% | 60% | 16:1 | 11,635 |
Carolinas College of Health Sciences | $16,179 / $19,095 | 70.59% | 33% | 5:1 | 409 |
Average | $8,892 / $18,787 | 76.84% | 60.50% | 13.50:1 | 12,581 |