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These are the 10 Best Value Colleges in North Carolina

Picking the right college is an important choice. Where you go could define your future. So how do you know which school is the best for you? Thanks to SmartAsset,…

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Picking the right college is an important choice. Where you go could define your future. So how do you know which school is the best for you? Thanks to SmartAsset, these are the 10 best value colleges in North Carolina.

Where are college students in North Carolina getting the most return on their educational investment? In this study released the best colleges and universities were compared in each state. These colleges and universities were measured across five metrics, including scholarships, average starting salary for graduates, tuition, living costs, and student retention rate. These are the results.

Check out the top-performing schools in North Carolina below:

10. Winston-Salem State University

RankSchoolCity, StateAvg. Scholarships and GrantsAvg. Starting SalaryCollege TuitionStudent Living CostsStudent Retention RateCollege Education Value
10Winston-Salem State UniversityWinston Salem, NC$8,138$50,500$5,904$14,23077%42.05

9. Western Carolina University

RankSchoolCity, StateAvg. Scholarships and GrantsAvg. Starting SalaryCollege TuitionStudent Living CostsStudent Retention RateCollege Education Value
9Western Carolina UniversityCullowhee, NC$5,641$48,700$3,926$13,77981%42.07

8. East Carolina University

RankSchoolCity, StateAvg. Scholarships and GrantsAvg. Starting SalaryCollege TuitionStudent Living CostsStudent Retention RateCollege Education Value
8East Carolina UniversityGreenville, NC$7,722$52,600$7,188$14,48483%45.77

7. University of North Carolina at Charlotte

RankSchoolCity, StateAvg. Scholarships and GrantsAvg. Starting SalaryCollege TuitionStudent Living CostsStudent Retention RateCollege Education Value
7University of North Carolina at CharlotteCharlotte, NC$7,347$56,800$6,853$16,84185%46.08

6. Wake Forest University

RankSchoolCity, StateAvg. Scholarships and GrantsAvg. Starting SalaryCollege TuitionStudent Living CostsStudent Retention RateCollege Education Value
6Wake Forest UniversityWinston Salem, NC$37,880$65,300$53,322$18,31695%47.21

5. Appalachian State University

RankSchoolCity, StateAvg. Scholarships and GrantsAvg. Starting SalaryCollege TuitionStudent Living CostsStudent Retention RateCollege Education Value
5Appalachian State UniversityBoone, NC$8,130$51,300$7,364$11,83086%52.83

4. North Carolina A & T State University

RankSchoolCity, StateAvg. Scholarships and GrantsAvg. Starting SalaryCollege TuitionStudent Living CostsStudent Retention RateCollege Education Value
4North Carolina A & T State UniversityGreensboro, NC$8,760$57,600$6,612$11,52480%61.18

3. North Carolina State University at Raleigh

RankSchoolCity, StateAvg. Scholarships and GrantsAvg. Starting SalaryCollege TuitionStudent Living CostsStudent Retention RateCollege Education Value
3North Carolina State University at RaleighRaleigh, NC$10,175$62,200$9,101$14,87694%63.81

2. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

RankSchoolCity, StateAvg. Scholarships and GrantsAvg. Starting SalaryCollege TuitionStudent Living CostsStudent Retention RateCollege Education Value
2University of North Carolina at Chapel HillChapel Hill, NC$15,936$60,400$8,987$14,82495%66.10

1. Duke University

RankSchoolCity, StateAvg. Scholarships and GrantsAvg. Starting SalaryCollege TuitionStudent Living CostsStudent Retention RateCollege Education Value
1Duke UniversityDurham, NC$48,351$76,800$55,695$18,64497%69.78
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