| UNCSA vs. Western Carolina |
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|---|---|---|
#6 in Arts, Design, Music Schools | Rankings* | #30 in Federal Region IV Universities #14 in North Carolina Colleges |
| Public, four-years School of art, music, and design | School Type | Public, four-years Doctoral/Research University |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| 2-4 Years Certificate 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$9,477 North Carolina Residents $27,211 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$4,532 North Carolina Residents $8,532 Out-of-State |
| expensive$12,676 North Carolina Residents $27,379 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$7,778 North Carolina Residents $18,497 Out-of-State |
| More$10,946 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$4,444 |
| Admission | ||
| Higher1,225 SAT 27 ACT | Test Scores | Lower1,150 SAT 22 ACT |
| Tighter31.78% | Acceptance Rate | Easier84.84% |
| Favorable58.01% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower12.71% |
| High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Formal Demonstration of Competencies 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 | ||
| Smaller1,104 | Total Enrollment | Larger11,635 |
| Smaller920 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger9,956 |
| Smaller184 | Graduate Student Population | Larger1,679 |
| - | Online Student Population | 2,858 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher81% | Graduate Rate | Lower60% |
| Lower12% | Transfer-out Rate | Higher28% |
| Higher93% | Retention Rate | Lower71% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| Special learning Opportunity | Study Abroad Teacher Certificate | |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 614) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 4,347) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,502) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,029) |
| Faculties | ||
| Less Students per Faculty6 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty16 to 1 |
| 192 | Number of faculties | 787 |
| Lower$73,985 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$76,259 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.