Western Carolina vs. Appalachian State |
#30 in Federal Region IV Universities #14 in North Carolina Colleges | Rankings* | #8 in Federal Region IV Universities #10 in North Carolina Colleges |
Public, four-years Doctoral/Research University | School Type | Public, four-years Master's College and University (larger programs) |
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 | ||
cheaper$4,532 North Carolina Residents $8,532 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$7,541 North Carolina Residents $24,537 Out-of-State |
cheaper$7,778 North Carolina Residents $18,497 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | expensive$8,380 North Carolina Residents $24,140 Out-of-State |
Less$4,444 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$8,383 |
Admission | ||
Lower1,150 SAT 22 ACT | Test Scores | Higher1,180 SAT 24 ACT |
Easier84.84% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter83.08% |
Lower12.71% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable21.19% |
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 | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | 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 |
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 | ||
Smaller11,635 | Total Enrollment | Larger20,436 |
Smaller9,956 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger18,558 |
Smaller1,679 | Graduate Student Population | Larger1,878 |
Larger2,858 | Online Student Population | Smaller1,647 |
Completion & Outcomes | ||
Lower60% | Graduate Rate | Higher75% |
Higher28% | Transfer-out Rate | Lower17% |
Lower71% | Retention Rate | Higher83% |
Special Learning Opportunity | ||
Study Abroad Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate |
✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 4,347) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 6,148) |
✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,029) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,360) |
Faculties | ||
16 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | 16 to 1 |
787 | Number of faculties | 1,402 |
Lower$76,259 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$80,059 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.