| UNCG vs. Western Carolina |
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|---|---|---|
#236 in National Universities #12 in North Carolina Colleges | Rankings* | #30 in Federal Region IV Universities #14 in North Carolina Colleges |
| Public, four-years Research University (high research activity) | 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$7,593 North Carolina Residents $23,339 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$4,532 North Carolina Residents $8,532 Out-of-State |
| expensive$8,546 North Carolina Residents $22,676 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$7,778 North Carolina Residents $18,497 Out-of-State |
| More$8,339 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$4,444 |
| Admission | ||
| Higher1,190 SAT 24 ACT | Test Scores | Lower1,150 SAT 22 ACT |
| Easier91.94% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter84.84% |
| Favorable22.13% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower12.71% |
| High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Work experience Personal statement or essay | 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 | ||
| Larger17,978 | Total Enrollment | Smaller11,635 |
| Larger14,198 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller9,956 |
| Larger3,780 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller1,679 |
| Larger4,196 | Online Student Population | Smaller2,858 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower57% | Graduate Rate | Higher60% |
| Lower26% | Transfer-out Rate | Higher28% |
| Higher73% | Retention Rate | Lower71% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | Study Abroad Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 5,660) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 4,347) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,049) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,029) |
| Faculties | ||
| More Students per Faculty17 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty16 to 1 |
| 1,172 | Number of faculties | 787 |
| Higher$82,270 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$76,259 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.