| Appalachian State vs. Coastal Carolina |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#8 in Federal Region IV Universities #10 in North Carolina Colleges | Rankings* | #35 in Federal Region IV Universities #13 in South Carolina Colleges |
| Public, four-years Master's College and University (larger programs) | School Type | Public, four-years Master's College and University (larger programs) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degree | 1-Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| cheaper$7,579 North Carolina Residents $25,212 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$11,640 South Carolina Residents $29,628 Out-of-State |
| expensive$8,570 North Carolina Residents $25,241 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$10,764 South Carolina Residents $21,438 Out-of-State |
| Less$8,743 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$11,643 |
| Admission | ||
| Higher1,200 SAT 25 ACT | Test Scores | Lower1,140 SAT 23 ACT |
| Easier90.14% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter75.27% |
| Favorable18.20% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower16.91% |
| High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Work experience Personal statement or essay | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Work experience Personal statement or essay |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Larger21,570 | Total Enrollment | Smaller11,348 |
| Larger19,560 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller10,811 |
| Larger2,010 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller537 |
| Larger2,551 | Online Student Population | Smaller526 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher75% | Graduate Rate | Lower48% |
| Lower18% | Transfer-out Rate | Higher32% |
| Higher84% | Retention Rate | Lower77% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 6,148) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 4,731) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,360) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,300) |
| Faculty | ||
| Less Students per Faculty16 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty17 to 1 |
| 1,484 | Number of faculty | 698 |
| Higher$83,449 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$81,705 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.