| Appalachian State vs. UNC Charlotte |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#8 in Federal Region IV Universities #10 in North Carolina Colleges | Rankings* | #230 in National Universities #11 in North Carolina Colleges |
| Public, four-years Master's College and University (larger programs) | School Type | Public, four-years Research University (high research activity) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degree | Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$7,579 North Carolina Residents $25,212 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$7,239 North Carolina Residents $22,492 Out-of-State |
| expensive$8,570 North Carolina Residents $25,241 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$8,037 North Carolina Residents $23,072 Out-of-State |
| More$8,743 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$8,241 |
| Admission | ||
| Lower1,200 SAT 25 ACT | Test Scores | Higher1,250 SAT 25 ACT |
| Easier90.14% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter79.60% |
| Lower18.20% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable24.49% |
| 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 | ||
| Smaller21,570 | Total Enrollment | Larger31,091 |
| Smaller19,560 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger24,868 |
| Smaller2,010 | Graduate Student Population | Larger6,223 |
| Smaller2,551 | Online Student Population | Larger2,925 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher75% | Graduate Rate | Lower69% |
| Lower18% | Transfer-out Rate | Higher21% |
| Lower84% | Retention Rate | Higher85% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 6,148) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 6,039) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,360) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,420) |
| Faculty | ||
| Less Students per Faculty16 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty21 to 1 |
| 1,484 | Number of faculty | 1,553 |
| Lower$83,449 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$106,799 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.