- Both Appalachian State University (Appalachian State) and North Carolina State University at Raleigh (NCSU) are public.
- Both schools are located in North Carolina.
- NCSU has more expensive tuition of $31,767 than Appalachian State ($24,537).
- NCSU has tighter acceptance rate of 51.36% than Appalachian State (70.00%).
- NCSU has higher SAT scores of 1,360 than Appalachian State (1,180).
- NCSU is larger with 36,700 students than Appalachian State (20,436 students).
Appalachian State University View More Rivals | North Carolina State University at Raleigh View More Rivals | |
| #15 in North Carolina | Rankings | #70 in National Universities #3 in North Carolina |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Boone, NC | Location | Raleigh, NC |
Appalachian State| Known as | NCSU | |
| Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | 1 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Master's College and University (larger programs) | Carnegie Classification | Research University (very high research activity) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $7,541 North Carolina residents $24,537 out-of-state | Undergraduate | $8,895 North Carolina residents $31,767 out-of-state |
| $8,380 North Carolina residents $24,140 out-of-state | Graduate | $11,819 North Carolina residents $31,793 out-of-state |
| $8,383 | Financial Aid | $8,676 |
| Admission | ||
| $65 undergraduate $65 graduate | Application Fee | $85 undergraduate $75 graduate |
| 70.00% | Acceptance Rate | 51.36% |
| 33.71% | Yield | 34.62% |
| 1,180 SAT, 24 ACT | Test Scores | 1,360 SAT, 30 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 20,436 | Total Students | 36,700 |
| 18,558 | Undergraduate | 26,254 |
| 1,878 | Graduate | 10,446 |
| 1,647 | Online Enrollment | 3,124 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 75% | Graduation Rate | 84% |
| 17% | Transfer-out Rate | 9% |
| 83% | Retention Rate | 94% |
| $43,600 | Average Earning after Graduation | $59,500 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate |
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 6,148) $6,222 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 9,394) $7,432 average annual costs |
| ✔ (21 meals per week) $5,360 average annual costs | Meal Plan | Not offered or not Reported |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 16 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 16 to 1 |
| 1,037 Full-time 365 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 1,842 Full-time 308 Part-time |
| 2,837 Full-time 399 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 9,083 Full-time 553 Part-time |
| $72,629 for Faculties $56,375 Part-time | Average Salary | $100,145 for Faculties $63,544 Part-time |