Both are world-class centers of research and learning that receive more applications from nonresidents than residents:
2017 Applied/Admitted
UNC:
Resident: 12,918/5,925 (46%)
Nonresident: 28,008/3,785 (14%)
Total: 40,926/9,710 (24%)
Enrolled: 4,356 (45%)
UW:
Resident: 12,394/7,335 (59%)
Nonresident: 32,487/13,498 (42%)
Total: 44,881/20,833 (46%)
Enrolled: 6,793 (33%)