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3 colleges and schools in North Carolina

“Avg. paid” is what students with federal aid paid per year after grants (in-state at public colleges). Test rules and deadlines are the ones we've checked on each college's site. How we get our numbers

Likely: even the low end of our estimate is 60% or more, and the college admits at least 25% of applicants. Target: our estimate is 30% or more. Reach: our estimate is under 30%, or the college admits under 15%. Long shot: our estimate is under 12%, or the college admits under 12%. Estimates use the college's admit rate and score range plus your grades and scores. They are not a promise.

  1. Duke University

    Durham · Private · 6,442 undergrads

    Avg. paid
    $23,706
    Get in
    5.2%
    Grad in 6 yrs
    96%
    Due
    Jan 4
  2. Wake Forest University

    Winston-Salem · Private · 5,485 undergrads

    Avg. paid
    $28,165
    Get in
    21%
    Grad in 6 yrs
    90%
    Due
    Nov 15
  3. Davidson College

    Davidson · Private · 1,867 undergrads

    Avg. paid
    $15,060
    Get in
    13%
    Grad in 6 yrs
    90%
    Due
    Nov 15