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2018 Best Colleges for Business in North CarolinaAbout this List

The Best Colleges for Business ranking is based on key statistics and student reviews using data from the U.S. Department of Education. The ranking compares the top undergraduate business schools in the U.S. Read more on how this ranking was calculated.

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    Southern Utah University

    • 4 Year
    • Cedar City, UT
    • 1,632

    Freshman: Everyone here is so friendly and nice! If you ever need any help there is always someone you can ask, and they'll help you out. The overall atmosphere is just great! It's really easy to make friends and join different clubs or get involved. There are also, so many fun activities throughout the course of the semester, such as bingo, food fairs, and so much more!
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    • B
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 72% Acceptance Rate
    • $14,024 Net Price
    • 890-1150 SAT Range
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  2. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

    • 4 Year
    • Chapel Hill, NC
    • 2,200
    1 Best Colleges for Business in North Carolina

    Sophomore: UNC is a special place which I am proud to call my home. The school is large and diverse enough to find your niche, but is small enough to always see a familiar face when you're walking across campus. The courses here are challenging, but engaging. The support system of students and faculty is outstanding; I have never felt stranded at any point while I've been here. It also doesn't hurt that pretty much all of our athletic teams are successful (especially basketball)! My only complaint is that I didn't receive as much financial aid as I would have liked, but since I am an in-state student, the price is still manageable.
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    • A+
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 27% Acceptance Rate
    • $10,077 Net Price
    • 1210-1420 SAT Range
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  3. Wake Forest University

    • 4 Year
    • Winston-Salem, NC
    • 744
    2 Best Colleges for Business in North Carolina

    Senior: Since Wake Forest is such a small university, the number of students in each classes are roughly 15 students. College is not easy, especially attending a private university. Since the class sizes are not large, I am guaranteed that I will get any help I need from my professors. I'm not just a number in their classrooms. Professors actually get to know your name, they grab coffee with you, and at times invite you to dinners with their families. The professors at Wake Forest University are amazing!
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    • A+
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 30% Acceptance Rate
    • $23,826 Net Price
    • 1270-1410 SAT Range
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  4. North Carolina State University

    • 4 Year
    • Raleigh, NC
    • 2,901
    3 Best Colleges for Business in North Carolina

    Alum: My four years at NC State University were incredible! The student body is diverse, welcoming, and supportive, and the faculty/staff are encouraging and truly want you to succeed. My experience in the College of Humanities and Social Sciences was particularly outstanding - there are numerous opportunities to get involved, make connections, and learn more about potential careers. NC State has excellent facilities, a world-class library, never-ending opportunities for growth and engagement in the community, and more. I could not be more satisfied with my time at NC State, and would highly recommend the university to any college student searching for their next home.
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    • A+
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 48% Acceptance Rate
    • $13,066 Net Price
    • 1170-1350 SAT Range
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  6. Elon University

    • 4 Year
    • Elon, NC
    • 1,410
    4 Best Colleges for Business in North Carolina

    Freshman: Elon is the perfect size where you can see familiar faces around campus but still meet new people every day. Class sizes are all small so you really get to know your professors and their subjects in depth. There is a real focus on the individual student at Elon, students often research alongside professors or conduct research on their own worthy of publication. There are many resources to help students succeed around campus, including the Student professional development center (SPDC) and the writing center.
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    • A-
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 60% Acceptance Rate
    • $34,168 Net Price
    • 1100-1280 SAT Range
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  7. Appalachian State University

    • 4 Year
    • Boone, NC
    • 2,305
    5 Best Colleges for Business in North Carolina

    Freshman: I've had an amazing experience here at Appalachian State thus far. The people here are unique, accepting and fun to be around! The professors truly care about helping you, and always there to talk to you and help you in any way, even when it's not their office hours. The food options on campus and around the town of Boone are amazing. Most things are locally grown and harvested, with plenty of Vegan/Vegetarian and gluten free/allergy free options. The atmosphere on campus and through out the whole community is one of adventure and excitement. The students really enjoy getting outside and getting active. The Blue Ridge Parkway has some of the best views in the United States, but I may be a little biased! Blowing Rock isn't very far away if you're looking for an adventure close to home--which is EXACTLY what I would call Appalachian State University--HOME.
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    • A-
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 68% Acceptance Rate
    • $10,167 Net Price
    • 1030-1240 SAT Range
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  8. University of North Carolina - Wilmington

    • 4 Year
    • Wilmington, NC
    • 1,616
    6 Best Colleges for Business in North Carolina

    Freshman: UNCW is an amazing college filled with progressive, intelligent and hopeful students. All of the offices are beyond helpful, and paperwork for beginning the school year made it all the more helpful. I made the right decision coming here. There is a bit of a party scene, but it's not too much. Students will actually travel to other colleges, like East Carolina University, to go to the biggest parties. However, there is a lot of alcohol and drugs on campus. I've never felt unsafe on campus, and I absolutely love the atmosphere. The only downside is the cost!
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    • A-
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 72% Acceptance Rate
    • $16,218 Net Price
    • 1130-1260 SAT Range
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  10. High Point University

    • 4 Year
    • High Point, NC
    • 1,340
    7 Best Colleges for Business in North Carolina

    Niche User: One year ago, attending the Presidential Scholarship weekend changed our family for the better. HPU became part of our life. My son #2 knew that weekend that HPU was on his short list. After being accepted to more prestigious schools, he decided, despite a lot of pressure from family and friends, to take a leap of faith and go to HPU. He entered in the Fall of 2016 into the honors program. The opportunities he's had thus far have been amazing. HPU delivers on everything and more. In addition, my son #1 decided to transfer to HPU in the Fall of 2016 as well. Two brothers, same school, very different experiences and both having an extraordinary education and experience.
    I read everything on the internet about HPU, much good, some not so good. I was so nervous about whether or not we had made a good decision. I couldn't be more pleased with HPU and proud that my boys are part of such a warm, loving college community. So...HPU, plan on seeing son #3 in the Fall of 2018!
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    • B
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 79% Acceptance Rate
    • $38,317 Net Price
    • 995-1200 SAT Range
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  11. University of North Carolina at Asheville

    • 4 Year
    • Asheville, NC
    • 572
    8 Best Colleges for Business in North Carolina

    Junior: I love UNCA! A beautiful campus with diverse, talented, and intelligent students and staff.

    UNCA has wonderful facilities that are open to the students for use to help further their studies, or just to relax with friends.

    The teachers are wonderful and very helpful, I feel that I have learned so much in such a short amount of time on one of the most beautiful campuses.

    The general mood of campus is uplifting, it makes my day to walk on campus. There are so many activities and clubs for students to join. Clubs and activities offered by UNCA were very helpful in the transfer transition to university.
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    • B+
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 76% Acceptance Rate
    • $11,571 Net Price
    • 1040-1250 SAT Range
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  12. University of North Carolina at Charlotte

    • 4 Year
    • Charlotte, NC
    • 2,827
    9 Best Colleges for Business in North Carolina

    Junior: I love this school. I love the city of Charlotte as well! The campus is absolutely gorgeous and very well maintained. The places to eat are diverse and high quality. The everyday staff and professors are very friendly. The library is huge and very effective for studying. There are plenty of job opportunities and other opportunities to get involved on campus like greek life, clubs, SGA, and MANY other organizations. The campus is incredible diverse with the student body. This is an innovative and rapid expanding school that is great for making connections in the Charlotte area. I hate paying for an expensive parking pass, I hate having to pay for extra resources like you do at most universities (Books, supplies, software).
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    • B+
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 62% Acceptance Rate
    • $12,084 Net Price
    • 1030-1200 SAT Range
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    Northwest Nazarene University

    • 4 Year
    • Nampa, ID
    • 674

    Senior: Northwest Nazarene University is centered in Jesus Christ, the NNU education instills habits of heart, soul, mind and strength to enable each student to become God's creative and redemptive agent in the world. NNU is a Christian university of the liberal arts, professional and graduate studies. NNU is founded upon belief in and relationship with God. Therefore, we seek to build our lives and the practices of the University upon the Kingdom of God as revealed in Jesus. NNU has 4 main values: Transformation, Truth, Community, and Service.

    Alongside that, NNU has an amazing community surrounded by individuals who invest in others. NNU welcomes every one. Class sizes at NNU are small, which enables professors to instill personal time into every student. NNU also puts on weekly, fun and exciting events for students to connect deeper with one another.

    I would highly recommend NNU to anyone!
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    • B+
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 95% Acceptance Rate
    • $18,176 Net Price
    • 1000-1240 SAT Range
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  14. East Carolina University

    • 4 Year
    • Greenville, NC
    • 2,623
    10 Best Colleges for Business in North Carolina

    Graduate Student: East Carolina University is a wonderful university. The professors across the board genuinely care about their students and their success. I earned both a BA in history and a BS in middle grades education as an undergraduate student, and both the history and education programs are amazing. I am now back at ECU pursuing my MA in history because ECU has one of the best history programs! Students who want to attend a university for strong academics, wonderful professors and courses, and numerous extra-curricular events and opportunities, should look into ECU.
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    • B+
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 70% Acceptance Rate
    • $12,817 Net Price
    • 970-1130 SAT Range
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  15. Queens University of Charlotte

    • 4 Year
    • Charlotte, NC
    • 455
    11 Best Colleges for Business in North Carolina

    Senior: Queens is the perfect school for you if you love small, homey environments. Queens is a very small campus, it'll take you 5 minutes to walk to the farthest part on campus! The student body closely resembles that of the size of a high school (2,500-3,000) students. Queens is also a liberal arts school so here we focus a lot on the arts and you are required to take some arts courses because of this, but I loved it; it broadened my knowledge and forced me to take courses that I may not have taken otherwise. Because of the size of the school the ratio of professor to student is along the lines of 1:17, which is great because you are NOT known as just a number here, you are an individual that the Professor actually gets to know. It makes your experience better when you know that your Professor cares about you. If you enjoy truly being known on campus, small school/classes then Queens is the perfect fit for you!
    Read 455 Reviews

    • B
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 83% Acceptance Rate
    • $26,386 Net Price
    • 940-1140 SAT Range
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  16. Meredith College

    • 4 Year
    • Raleigh, NC
    • 651
    12 Best Colleges for Business in North Carolina

    Freshman: Their welcoming environment and supportive community is perfect for helping me grow and flourish as an artist, honing and perfecting my skills to the highest possible quality. The campus life is very fun and exciting, plus they have an excellent cafeteria and gym- it's especially awesome that they have a driving range for golf! The teachers I've met are kind and welcoming, and based on the classroom size they make sure you're not a face lost in the crowd; they want to have a personal relationship with you and make sure that you succeed in the career you want to aspire for. Overall, Meredith proves to be an excellent environment for obtaining your degree!
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    • B+
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 61% Acceptance Rate
    • $25,597 Net Price
    • 920-1123 SAT Range
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  18. University of North Carolina - Greensboro

    • 4 Year
    • Greensboro, NC
    • 2,574
    13 Best Colleges for Business in North Carolina

    Senior: The University of North Carolina is very diverse. On this campus I have always felt welcomed by every individual I have come in contact with. Some of my teaches I have grown close with and all around it is a pretty good school. I major in biology and one thing I would change is the difficulty level. I make great grades in all other departments and classes, however the science department is overly tough. I struggle each yeah with making a decent grade. I know college is tough work but the amount of stress I get from my science classes I believe could be reduced!
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    • B+
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 74% Acceptance Rate
    • $10,403 Net Price
    • 950-1130 SAT Range
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  19. Western Carolina University

    • 4 Year
    • Cullowhee, NC
    • 1,291

    Freshman: The breath-snatching views of North Carolina's finest mountains are the first thing you wake up to in the morning, starting off every day with a view of what the real world looks like. Brown cafeteria is the hotspot destination due to its fresh food, beautiful architecture, and brand new everything. Afternoons and evenings can be spent enjoying membership in the many clubs and organizations on campus that truly make WCU thrive. Academically, WCU exists as only one of two colleges to offer a minor in leadership -a highly recommended 18-credit program for all. The School of Stage & Screen is one of the nation's top programs for anything theatre, and members of the school will stress this (however, the school's undertakings speak for itself). The Honors College just celebrated its 20th anniversary, and continues to stand out among higher ed institutions for its dedication to research and involvement. WCU is perhaps the most welcoming mountain college in the world!
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    • B+
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 41% Acceptance Rate
    • $13,646 Net Price
    • 910-1120 SAT Range
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  20. Belmont Abbey College

    • 4 Year
    • Belmont, NC
    • 171

    Freshman: Belmont Abbey felt like home from the first time I set foot on campus my junior year of high school. It's a very Catholic school that adheres to the church teachings. Even though it is a Catholic campus, Belmont Abbey is very welcoming to everyone. It's really easy to make friends on such a small campus and you get back what you put in. There are ways to socialize and meet new people almost every night but if you don't go you'll never make friends. Many of the professors are amazing and care not only about your academics but your whole life. Everyone here is apart of a massive family and it's amazing. If you're wondering about the food on campus it's not the worst, it's proabably to the better end of food you'll find on a college campus. If there is one thing I recommend it's bringing a car if possible, it can be a little tedious being stuck on campus. Overall Belmont Abbey has been an amazing experience for me and I am loving every minute of it!
    Read 171 Reviews

    • B-
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 97% Acceptance Rate
    • $23,247 Net Price
    • 880-1090 SAT Range
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  21. Campbell University

    • 4 Year
    • Buies Creek, NC
    • 1,178

    Freshman: This is my first year in college and I just finished my first semester with lots of great memories and lessons. Even as a commuter, it's still a transition from high school to college, and Campbell was able to help me make the transition very simply and easily. Most of my professors were really good, and the student activities I was able to participate in were very fun! I've learned and gained some new responsibilities throughout this first half of the year which I believe I'll be able to carry with me throughout the rest of my college career and life.
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    • B-
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 81% Acceptance Rate
    • $25,483 Net Price
    • 920-1130 SAT Range
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  22. Salem College

    • 4 Year
    • Winston-Salem, NC
    • 488

    Alum: I'm an alumn of Salem College. I love this school with all my heart! There is a strong sisterhood that one cannot describe. I absolutely wouldn't change a thing about my experience there.

    As for the complaint about no air conditioning, the school was founded in 1772. The buildings were constructed in the 1800s and 1900s. Students have always been allowed to have window units in their rooms and the majority of the classrooms and public spaces have central air. Feel free to go study in the brand new $7million student center and use the wifi.
    Read 488 Reviews

    • B
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 57% Acceptance Rate
    • $17,013 Net Price
    • 950-1200 SAT Range
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  25. Wingate University

    • 4 Year
    • Wingate, NC
    • 607

    Freshman: There's so many volunteer opportunities on campus that will help keep someone involved in the community. It gives you an opportunity to network and meet the different kinds of people you find on this campus. The library's service is always on point! They've always been so helpful and it's never been too crowded for me to get a spot at the computer lab or have a place to study. My professors were amazing in every way and I never once left the classroom with unanswered questions. Communication is reliable with professors as long as you attend classes as regularly as possible. At Wingate, you'll get a nice exercise because walking is mostly how students get around.
    Read 607 Reviews

    • B
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 70% Acceptance Rate
    • $17,307 Net Price
    • 940-1130 SAT Range
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  26. Catawba College

    • 4 Year
    • Salisbury, NC
    • 287

    Freshman: This is my first year attending Catawba, I can honestly say so far my experience has been great! Although I do wish professors should communicate with their students more, I understand it is our responsibility to go to the professors for any questions. There is a great amount of diversity, I already have a couple friends from parts of around the world, from Mexico, India, to Brazil and etc. I do not stay on campus, but I do have have who stay in dorms. Dorms are pretty big, and look comfy. Because Catawba is a private school, it is quite expensive, but by applying quick, they do give many scholarships!
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    • B
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 47% Acceptance Rate
    • $19,275 Net Price
    • 850-1090 SAT Range
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  27. Guilford College

    • 4 Year
    • Greensboro, NC
    • 402

    Junior: For the most part, I enjoy my classes at Guilford College. My professors are quite engaging and the campus life is great due to the organizations that exist for all varieties of students. My main problem with it is that discussion classes are often lacking, as people do not often contribute to class discussions. Lecture classes are excellent!
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    • B-
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 61% Acceptance Rate
    • $26,606 Net Price
    • 940-1190 SAT Range
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  28. Lenoir-Rhyne University

    • 4 Year
    • Hickory, NC
    • 373

    Alum: The campus at Lenoir-Rhyne University is stunning! It is one of the smaller college campus' if you compare it to colleges like Duke, NC State or others but it is friendly, family-like, and faculty is concerned about you. The class size is small so that as a student you get to know your professor and they get to know you. You are not a number, you are a person. That makes learning much more meaningful.
    Read 373 Reviews

    • B-
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 70% Acceptance Rate
    • $18,291 Net Price
    • 870-1090 SAT Range
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  29. North Carolina A&T State University

    • 4 Year
    • Greensboro, NC
    • 2,536

    Freshman: My experience was overall a good experience. Loved the campus, register ing for classes was good, not mind boggling, food choices good. Campus transportation days, night & weekends was very helpful. Especially trips to area shopping and near by other college campuses. Diverse group of people. Professors were available when needed. Loved being able to connect with them by email as well as office visit. Security around campus and in the dorm was good. Campus life (student activities, football games, Greek life) great. Enjoyed!
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    • B+
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 54% Acceptance Rate
    • $9,548 Net Price
    • 850-1010 SAT Range
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  32. Gardner-Webb University

    • 4 Year
    • Boiling Springs, NC
    • 679

    Junior: I have truly found my home here at Gardner-Webb University. I am a student in the Degree Completion Program, so all of my classes are online. This program has allowed me to continue to work full time to support myself and help my family, while also saving for the future. Even though this program is online, I feel that my professors have been extremely thorough in their teachings. After transferring from another university to Gardner-Webb, I feel that this is where I am meant to be learning. I am even looking into MBA programs for after I graduate! I am so proud to be apart of the Running Bulldog community!
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    • B-
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 52% Acceptance Rate
    • $23,624 Net Price
    • 860-1110 SAT Range
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  33. Pfeiffer University

    • 4 Year
    • Misenheimer, NC
    • 225

    Sophomore: What I love most about Pfeiffer is the close knit community, everyone there is like family. I love the student teacher ratio, if i need any type of help I know my professor will provide as much help as they are able. The diversity is amazing, being friends with people from all over the world is amazing, what better way to get cultured than by your peers. One thing I think I would change is our culture credit system, I understand the University's perspective of them but sixty credits is a lot. You have to factor each individual student and what they do in their personal life that sometimes creates scheduling conflict for students to attend the culture credit opportunities. My overall opinion on Pfeiffer is I love it. I honestly could not see my self anywhere else and I knew this from when I toured Pfeiffer because I looked at my mom and said, I feel like I belong here. Now two years later I am a sophomore and willfully continuing my journey through Pfeiffer.
    Read 225 Reviews

    • B-
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 44% Acceptance Rate
    • $19,543 Net Price
    • 810-1020 SAT Range
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  34. Montreat College

    • 4 Year
    • Montreat, NC
    • 252

    Sophomore: I love how Montreat is a great private Christian higher education institution. I like how the classes are small with an average class size of 19 people which allows for great student teacher interactions. At Montreat the campus is small which means you can get to know alot of people on a personal level. Also being a collegiate golfer at Montreat I like how majority if the student body are athletes, how the professors are very understanding when it comes to missing classes for a sporting event. Although Montreat has some flaws with the way they handle financial aid and the condition of the dorm rooms overall the college is a great place to learn.
    Read 252 Reviews

    • B-
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 61% Acceptance Rate
    • $19,427 Net Price
    • 850-1060 SAT Range
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