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All of the houses had a good rush last year, so that's good news to keep in mind.
The houses are very different in character, but that just means there's a home for everybody.
There is no stigma at all about being from out of state - after all, it's damn hard to get in from out of state - but there are houses that do have lots of in-state legacies and in-state friends from high school coming through, so you really have to stand out as a gem in the first couple of rounds. Major cuts at UNC used to be between rounds 2 and 3 - don't know if it's still that way.
COB happens frequently at UNC and is worth taking advantage of if things go awry during recruitment (hopefully that won't happen).
Best advice I can give you - don't hide involvement in activities or good grades or the fact that you're from out of state, but focus on being a good and fun conversationalist. Be in the moment, listen to what people are saying to you, smile, be eager and engaged, and talk to the girl rushing you as if she could be your yogurt and study buddy next week (because she could). Being perceived as a fun, poised, happy person goes a long way towards securing a return invite.
And keep an open mind - I've heard rumors that a couple of years ago, there was a lot of really nasty tent talk based on old stereotypes. Trusted sources tell me that everyone got great new member classes last year, so focus on that.
Good luck!
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