Kiplinger Names UNC-Chapel Hill Best In-State Value For 18th Straight Year

Posted Jul 25, 2019
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill retains its best in-state value title, leading the pack of public colleges for the 18th-straight time. It also nabs top honors for best out-of-state value. Strong academics, including an 84% four-year graduation rate (among the highest of all public colleges on our list) help the Tar Heels cement their spot at the top. (Kiplinger)

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