| UNC vs. NCAT |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#30 in National Universities #56 in World University Rankings #3 in North Carolina Colleges | Rankings* | #269 in National Universities #17 in North Carolina Colleges |
| Public, four-years Research University (very high research activity) | School Type | Public, four-years Research University (high research activity) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| 1-2 Years Certificate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degree | Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$8,994 North Carolina Residents $41,203 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$6,813 North Carolina Residents $20,673 Out-of-State |
| expensive$12,751 North Carolina Residents $31,408 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$8,368 North Carolina Residents $21,168 Out-of-State |
| More$15,205 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$10,666 |
| Admission | ||
| Higher1,480 SAT 31 ACT | Test Scores | Lower1,100 SAT 20 ACT |
| Tighter15.34% | Acceptance Rate | Easier49.90% |
| Favorable45.45% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower15.02% |
| High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Formal Demonstration of Competencies Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Work experience Personal statement or essay Legacy status | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test |
| 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 | ||
| Larger32,438 | Total Enrollment | Smaller14,311 |
| Larger20,885 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller12,497 |
| Larger11,553 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller1,814 |
| Larger1,858 | Online Student Population | Smaller1,656 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher91% | Graduate Rate | Lower57% |
| Lower5% | Transfer-out Rate | Higher22% |
| Higher97% | Retention Rate | Lower78% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 9,925) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 5,540) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,240) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,116) |
| Faculty | ||
| Less Students per Faculty15 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty20 to 1 |
| 2,519 | Number of faculty | 845 |
| Higher$136,550 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$95,613 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.