Institutional Characteristics
The following table compares the basic academic information between selected colleges. By school type, all 5 selected colleges are public. By school level, all 5 schools are 4-years institutions.
| Name | Location | Type/Level | Highest Degree | Offered Degree |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Appalachian State University | Boone, NC | Public, four-years | Doctor's Degree | Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| University of North Carolina School of the Arts | Winston Salem, NC | Public, four-years | Master's Degree | Certificate, Bachelor, Master, Post-Graduate |
| North Carolina State University at Raleigh | Raleigh, NC | Public, four-years | Doctor's Degree | Certificate, Associate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| University of North Carolina at Pembroke | Pembroke, NC | Public, four-years | Master's Degree | Bachelor, Master |
| Western Carolina University | Cullowhee, NC | Public, four-years | Doctor's Degree | Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
Key Facts Comparison
The average tuition & fees of selected colleges is - for all undergraduate students. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Appalachian State University | $7,541 / $24,537 | 83.08% | 75% | 16:1 | 20,436 |
| University of North Carolina School of the Arts | $9,477 / $27,211 | 31.78% | 81% | 6:1 | 1,104 |
| North Carolina State University at Raleigh | $8,895 / $31,767 | 47.17% | 84% | 16:1 | 36,700 |
| University of North Carolina at Pembroke | $3,571 / $7,571 | 89.74% | 45% | 14:1 | 7,666 |
| Western Carolina University | $4,532 / $8,532 | 84.84% | 60% | 16:1 | 11,635 |
| Average | - | - | 0.00% | 0.00:1 | 0 |