| 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) |
| 2024 Tuition & Fees | ||
| cheaper$7,541 North Carolina Residents $24,537 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$11,640 South Carolina Residents $29,628 Out-of-State |
| expensive$8,380 North Carolina Residents $24,140 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$10,764 South Carolina Residents $21,438 Out-of-State |
| Less$8,383 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$10,353 |
| Admission | ||
| Higher1,180 SAT 24 ACT | Test Scores | Lower1,100 SAT 22 ACT |
| Easier83.08% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter78.63% |
| Favorable21.19% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower19.73% |
| 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 | ||
| Larger20,436 | Total Enrollment | Smaller10,337 |
| Larger18,558 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller9,794 |
| Larger1,878 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller543 |
| Larger1,647 | Online Student Population | Smaller554 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher75% | Graduate Rate | Lower47% |
| Lower17% | Transfer-out Rate | Higher35% |
| Higher83% | Retention Rate | Lower71% |
| 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) |
| Faculties | ||
| 16 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | 16 to 1 |
| 1,402 | Number of faculties | 613 |
| Higher$80,059 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$75,352 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.