| Hickory, North Carolina | Location | Durham, North Carolina |
| Four-years, Private (not-for-profit) | School Type | four-years, Private (not-for-profit) |
| Doctor's degree | Highest Degree Offered | Doctor's degree |
| Master's College and University (larger programs) | Carnegie Classification | Research University (very high research activity) |
| $30,900 | 2024 Tuition & Fees | $65,805 |
| 91% | % Receiving Financial Aid | 53% |
| $32,218 | Average Amount of Financial Aid | $50,142 |
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| 81.00 % | Acceptance Rates | 7.00 % |
| 7.00 % | Yield (Enrollment Rates) | 54.99 % |
| - | SAT Score | 1,550 |
| - | ACT Score | 34 |
| 51 % | Graduation Rate | 96 % |
| - | Transfer-out Rate | - |
| 71 % | Retention Rate | 97 % |
| 2,354 | Student Population | 18,023 |
| 140 | Number of Faculties | 4,074 |
| 11 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 6 to 1 |
| Distance Learning (Online Classes), Study Abroad, Weekend/Evening College, Teacher Certification | Special Learning Opportunities | Distance Learning (Online Classes), ROTC, Study Abroad, Teacher Certification |
| Academic/career counseling service, Employment services, Placement services | On Campus Student Services | Academic/career counseling service, Employment services, Placement services |