| 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) |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| cheaper$4,630 North Carolina Residents $8,630 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$7,579 North Carolina Residents $25,212 Out-of-State |
| cheaper$7,876 North Carolina Residents $18,595 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | expensive$8,570 North Carolina Residents $25,241 Out-of-State |
| Less$4,565 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$8,743 |
| Admission | ||
| Lower1,180 SAT 23 ACT | Test Scores | Higher1,200 SAT 25 ACT |
| Tighter81.83% | Acceptance Rate | Easier90.14% |
| Lower12.70% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable18.20% |
| 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 | ||
| Smaller11,686 | Total Enrollment | Larger21,570 |
| Smaller10,112 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger19,560 |
| Smaller1,574 | Graduate Student Population | Larger2,010 |
| Larger2,836 | Online Student Population | Smaller2,551 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower60% | Graduate Rate | Higher75% |
| Higher27% | Transfer-out Rate | Lower18% |
| Lower79% | Retention Rate | Higher84% |
| 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) |
| Faculty | ||
| 16 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | 16 to 1 |
| 769 | Number of faculty | 1,484 |
| Lower$81,749 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$83,449 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.