| Western Carolina University | vs. |
 | North Carolina Community College Ranking East Carolina UniversityNorth Carolina Central UniversityUniversity of North Carolina WilmingtonAppalachian State UniversityCarolinas College of Health SciencesUniversity of North Carolina School of the ArtsUniversity of North Carolina at CharlotteUniversity of North Carolina SystemFayetteville State UniversityUniversity of North Carolina at AshevilleSimilar North Carolina Colleges North Carolina State University at RaleighUniversity of North Carolina at CharlotteUniversity of North Carolina at Chapel HillEast Carolina UniversityAppalachian State UniversityUniversity of North Carolina at GreensboroUniversity of North Carolina WilmingtonNorth Carolina A & T State UniversityUniversity of North Carolina at PembrokeNorth Carolina Central UniversitySouthern Conference (SoCon) Samford UniversityMercer UniversityUniversity of North Carolina at GreensboroCitadel Military College of South CarolinaFurman UniversityWofford CollegeEast Tennessee State UniversityThe University of Tennessee-ChattanoogaVirginia Military Institute | |
|---|---|---|
| #30 in Federal Region IV Universities #14 in North Carolina Colleges | Rankings* | |
| Public, four-years Master's College and University (larger programs) | School Type | |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| Bachelor's, Post-BS Certificate, Master's, Post-MS Certificate, Doctorate (Research), Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degree | |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $4,367 North Carolina Residents $8,367 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | |
| $7,480 North Carolina Residents $17,887 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | |
| $5,641 | Average Financial Aid Amount | |
| Admission | ||
| 1,145 SAT 22 ACT | Test Scores | |
| 79% | ||
| 18% | ||
| High School GPA High School Rank High School Record (or Transcript) Completion of College Preparatory Program TOEFL | Application Requirements (Required or Recommended to submit) | |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | |
| Enrollment | ||
| 12,243 | Total Enrollment | |
| 10,517 | ||
| 1,726 | Graduate Student Population | |
| 3,027 | Online Student Population | |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| 64% | Graduate Rate | |
| 25% | Transfer-out Rate | |
| 81% | Retention Rate | |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| Study Abroad Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 4,552) | Campus Housing | |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,706) | Board/Meal Plan | |
| Faculties | ||
| 17 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | |
| 787 | Number of faculties | |
| $70,708 | Average Faculty Salary | |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.