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, four-years Master's College and University (larger programs) | School Type | Public, four-years Doctoral/Research University |
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) |
2024 Tuition & Fees | ||
expensive$12,570 South Carolina Residents $37,370 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$4,532 North Carolina Residents $8,532 Out-of-State |
expensive$12,690 South Carolina Residents $18,540 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$7,778 North Carolina Residents $18,497 Out-of-State |
More$12,565 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$4,444 |
Admission | ||
Higher1,170 SAT 24 ACT | Test Scores | Lower1,150 SAT 22 ACT |
Easier98.58% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter84.84% |
Favorable30.53% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower12.71% |
High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Admission Test Scores Legacy status | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Work experience Personal statement or essay |
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 | ||
Smaller3,721 | Total Enrollment | Larger11,635 |
Smaller2,695 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger9,956 |
Smaller1,026 | Graduate Student Population | Larger1,679 |
Smaller616 | Online Student Population | Larger2,858 |
Completion & Outcomes | ||
Higher70% | Graduate Rate | Lower60% |
Lower16% | Transfer-out Rate | Higher28% |
Higher84% | Retention Rate | Lower71% |
Special Learning Opportunity | ||
ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | Study Abroad Teacher Certificate |
✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,372) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 4,347) |
✔ | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,029) |
Faculties | ||
Less Students per Faculty11 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty16 to 1 |
311 | Number of faculties | 787 |
Higher$84,550 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$76,259 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.