Best colleges in Raleigh

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- Niche Grade: C-
- Acceptance Rate: 59%
- Undergrad enrollment: 809 (11:1 student to faculty ratio)
- SAT Range: 780-940

#8. Saint Augustine's University
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- Niche Grade: C+
- Acceptance Rate: 31%
- Undergrad enrollment: 756 (10:1 student to faculty ratio)
- SAT Range: unavailable

#7. Shaw University
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- Niche Grade: C+
- Acceptance Rate: 97%
- Undergrad enrollment: 562 (14:1 student to faculty ratio)
- SAT Range: 1140-1280

#6. William Peace University
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- Niche Grade: B
- Acceptance Rate: 90%
- Undergrad enrollment: 4,973 (14:1 student to faculty ratio)
- SAT Range: 980-1100

#5. North Carolina Central University
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- Niche Grade: B
- Acceptance Rate: 75%
- Undergrad enrollment: 1,242 (8:1 student to faculty ratio)
- SAT Range: 1110-1260

#4. Meredith College
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- Niche Grade: A
- Acceptance Rate: 40%
- Undergrad enrollment: 24,925 (13:1 student to faculty ratio)
- SAT Range: 1300-1460

#3. North Carolina State University
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- Niche Grade: A+
- Acceptance Rate: 19%
- Undergrad enrollment: 19,939 (9:1 student to faculty ratio)
- SAT Range: 1370-1530

#2. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
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- Niche Grade: A+
- Acceptance Rate: 7%
- Undergrad enrollment: 6,435 (1:1 student to faculty ratio)
- SAT Range: 1510-1570

This story features data reporting by Rob Powell, writing by Jill Jaracz, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 77 metros.

#1. Duke University
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