<p>As was mentioned above SC is ranked higher. There are other things to consider. In the area of faculty resources SC is ranked 25 places above UNC. The faculty student ratio at UNC is 1/14, at SC 1/9. The classes at SC are smaller.<br>
Univ. of North Carolina is a state university. In my opinion UNC will not be immune to cuts made by public universities in uncertain economic times.</p>