Institutional Characteristics
The following table compares the basic academic information between best schools in North Carolina. By school type, there are 4 public and 6 private schools in best schools in North Carolina. By school level, all 10 schools are 4 years or high institutes.
| Rank | Name | Location | Type/Level | Highest Degree | Offered Degree |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Duke University | Durham, NC | Private (not-for-profit), 4 or more years | Doctor's Degree | Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| 2 | Davidson College | Davidson, NC | Private (not-for-profit), 4 or more years | Bachelor's Degree | Bachelor |
| 3 | University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill | Chapel Hill, NC | Public, 4 or more years | Doctor's Degree | Certificate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| 4 | North Carolina State University at Raleigh | Raleigh, NC | Public, 4 or more years | Doctor's Degree | Associate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| 5 | Wake Forest University | Winston-Salem, NC | Private (not-for-profit), 4 or more years | Doctor's Degree | Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| 6 | Elon University | Elon, NC | Private (not-for-profit), 4 or more years | Doctor's Degree | Bachelor, Master, Doctorate |
| 7 | Salem College | Winston-Salem, NC | Private (not-for-profit), 4 or more years | Master's Degree | Certificate, Bachelor, Master |
| 8 | Meredith College | Raleigh, NC | Private (not-for-profit), 4 or more years | Master's Degree | Bachelor, Master, Post-Graduate |
| 9 | University of North Carolina Wilmington | Wilmington, NC | Public, 4 or more years | Doctor's Degree | Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| 10 | Appalachian State University | Boone, NC | Public, 4 or more years | Doctor's Degree | Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
Key Facts Comparison
The average tuition & fees of best schools in North Carolina is $28,628 for State residents and $38,755 for out-of-state students. The average acceptance rate is 50.80% and graduation rate is 81.30%. The following table compares key facts for each schools including acceptance rate, graduation rate, tuition, student to faculty ratio, and student population.
| Rank | Name | Tuition & Fees | Acceptance Rate | Graduation Rate | Student Faculty Ratio | Student Population |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Duke University | $57,633 | 8% | 96% | 6:1 | 16,172 |
| 2 | Davidson College | $55,175 | 20% | 93% | 9:1 | 1,983 |
| 3 | University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill | $8,980 / $36,159 | 25% | 91% | 13:1 | 30,092 |
| 4 | North Carolina State University at Raleigh | $9,101 / $29,220 | 46% | 84% | 14:1 | 36,042 |
| 5 | Wake Forest University | $57,760 | 32% | 89% | 10:1 | 8,789 |
| 6 | Elon University | $37,921 | 72% | 83% | 12:1 | 7,117 |
| 7 | Salem College | $30,266 | 85% | 66% | 11:1 | 636 |
| 8 | Meredith College | $39,952 | 72% | 64% | 11:1 | 1,802 |
| 9 | University of North Carolina Wilmington | $7,181 / $21,246 | 68% | 74% | 17:1 | 17,915 |
| 10 | Appalachian State University | $7,410 / $22,217 | 80% | 73% | 16:1 | 20,023 |
| Average | $28,628 / $38,755 | 50.80% | 81.30% | 11.90:1 | 14,057 | |
The ranking data is provided by CollegeEvaluator. We compare the schools that ranked top 10 in North Carolinaand in top 500 ranking for all colleges and universities in United States.