| UNCP vs. Western Carolina |
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|---|---|---|
#79 in Federal Region IV Universities #31 in North 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 Master's | Offered Degree | Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2024 Tuition & Fees | ||
| cheaper$3,571 North Carolina Residents $7,571 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$4,532 North Carolina Residents $8,532 Out-of-State |
| expensive$6,851 North Carolina Residents $19,910 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$7,778 North Carolina Residents $18,497 Out-of-State |
| More$5,762 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$4,444 |
| Admission | ||
| - | Test Scores | 1,150 SAT 22 ACT |
| Easier89.74% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter84.84% |
| Favorable23.26% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower12.71% |
| High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test 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 | ||
| Smaller7,666 | Total Enrollment | Larger11,635 |
| Smaller5,643 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger9,956 |
| Larger2,023 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller1,679 |
| Larger3,721 | Online Student Population | Smaller2,858 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower45% | Graduate Rate | Higher60% |
| Higher32% | Transfer-out Rate | Lower28% |
| Higher72% | Retention Rate | Lower71% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | Study Abroad Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,854) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 4,347) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,798) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,029) |
| Faculties | ||
| Less Students per Faculty14 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty16 to 1 |
| 441 | Number of faculties | 787 |
| Lower$73,671 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$76,259 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.