| Citadel vs. Western Carolina |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
| #13 in Federal Region IV Universities #7 in South Carolina Colleges | Rankings* | #30 in Federal Region IV Universities #14 in North Carolina Colleges |
| Public, 4 or more years Master's College and University (larger programs) | School Type | Public, 4 or more years Master's College and University (larger programs) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| Bachelor's, Post-BS Certificate, Master's, Post-MS Certificate | Offered Degree | Bachelor's, Post-BS Certificate, Master's, Post-MS Certificate, Doctorate (Research), Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$12,620 South Carolina Residents $35,876 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$4,277 North Carolina Residents $8,277 Out-of-State |
| expensive$10,890 South Carolina Residents $18,540 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$7,414 North Carolina Residents $17,821 Out-of-State |
| More$11,878 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$6,218 |
| Admission | ||
| Higher1,140 SAT 23 ACT | Test Scores | Lower1,110 SAT 23 ACT |
| Easier75% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter69% |
| Favorable32% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower28% |
| High School GPA High School Rank High School Record (or Transcript) Completion of College Preparatory Program Admission Test Scores TOEFL | Application Requirements (Required or Recommended to submit) | High School GPA High School Rank High School Record (or Transcript) Completion of College Preparatory Program Admission Test Scores TOEFL |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Smaller3,763 | Total Enrollment | Larger11,639 |
| Smaller2,911 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger10,027 |
| Smaller852 | Graduate Student Population | Larger1,612 |
| Smaller381 | Online Student Population | Larger2,151 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher74% | Graduate Rate | Lower62% |
| Lower18% | Transfer-out Rate | Higher29% |
| Higher84% | Retention Rate | Lower80% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | Study Abroad Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,362) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 4,552) |
| ✔ | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,706) |
| Faculties | ||
| Less Students per Faculty12 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty17 to 1 |
| 318 | Number of faculties | 743 |
| Higher$77,792 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$70,510 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.