| UTC vs. Western Carolina |
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|---|---|---|
#207 in National Universities #7 in Tennessee Colleges | Rankings* | #30 in Federal Region IV Universities #14 in North Carolina Colleges |
| Public, four-years Doctoral/Research University | School Type | Public, four-years Doctoral/Research University |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degree | Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2024 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$10,144 Tennessee Residents $18,208 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$4,532 North Carolina Residents $8,532 Out-of-State |
| expensive$10,788 Tennessee Residents $18,852 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$7,778 North Carolina Residents $18,497 Out-of-State |
| More$9,159 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$4,444 |
| Admission | ||
| Lower1,100 SAT 23 ACT | Test Scores | Higher1,150 SAT 22 ACT |
| Tighter82.65% | Acceptance Rate | Easier84.84% |
| Favorable32.56% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower12.71% |
| High School GPA High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test | 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 Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Smaller11,283 | Total Enrollment | Larger11,635 |
| Smaller9,884 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger9,956 |
| Smaller1,399 | Graduate Student Population | Larger1,679 |
| Smaller1,024 | Online Student Population | Larger2,858 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower52% | Graduate Rate | Higher60% |
| - | Transfer-out Rate | 28% |
| Higher73% | Retention Rate | Lower71% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | Study Abroad Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 3,537) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 4,347) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,252) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,029) |
| Faculties | ||
| 16 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | 16 to 1 |
| 747 | Number of faculties | 787 |
| Higher$82,780 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$76,259 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.