| WCU vs. Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania |
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#11 in Federal Region III Universities #28 in Pennsylvania Colleges | Rankings* | - |
| Public, four-years Research University (high research activity) | School Type | Public, four-years |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| 1-Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degree | 1-Year Certificate 1-2 Years Certificate Associate 2-4 Years Certificate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| cheaper$10,775 Pennsylvania Residents $22,599 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$11,046 Pennsylvania Residents $22,870 Out-of-State |
| expensive$12,652 Pennsylvania Residents $17,512 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$12,140 Pennsylvania Residents $17,000 Out-of-State |
| Less$5,963 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$7,245 |
| Admission | ||
| Higher1,180 SAT 27 ACT | Test Scores | Lower1,090 SAT- |
| Tighter78.40% | Acceptance Rate | Easier93.09% |
| Lower22.42% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable29.17% |
| High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Formal Demonstration of Competencies Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Work experience Personal statement or essay 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 Legacy status |
| 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 | ||
| Larger17,171 | Total Enrollment | Smaller11,092 |
| Larger14,449 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller9,847 |
| Larger2,722 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller1,245 |
| Larger1,838 | Online Student Population | Smaller1,378 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher71% | Graduate Rate | Lower54% |
| Higher17% | Transfer-out Rate | Lower1% |
| Higher83% | Retention Rate | Lower78% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 5,409) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 7,137) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $3,850) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,046) |
| Faculty | ||
| More Students per Faculty20 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty19 to 1 |
| 912 | Number of faculty | 643 |
| Lower$100,929 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$105,664 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.