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Western Carolina UniversityCullowhee, NC
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North Carolina A & T State UniversityGreensboro, NC
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#30 in Federal Region IV Universities
Rankings*
Public, four-years
Doctoral/Research University
School TypePublic, four-years
Research University (high research activity)
Offered Degrees
Bachelor's
Post-BS Certificate
Master's
Post-MS Certificate
Doctorate (Research)
Doctorate (Professional Practice)
Offered DegreeBachelor's
Post-BS Certificate
Master's
Doctorate (Research)
2024 Tuition & Fees
cheaper$4,532 North Carolina Residents
$8,532 Out-of-State
Undergraduate Tuitionexpensive$6,748 North Carolina Residents
$20,408 Out-of-State
cheaper$7,778 North Carolina Residents
$18,497 Out-of-State
Graduate Tuitionexpensive$8,103 North Carolina Residents
$20,903 Out-of-State
Less$4,444Average Financial Aid AmountMore$9,567
Admission
Higher1,150 SAT
22 ACT
Test ScoresLower1,050 SAT
20 ACT
Easier84.84%Acceptance RateTighter56.39%
Lower12.71%Yield
(Enrollment Rate)
Favorable21.17%
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
Dual Credits
Advanced placement (AP) Credits
Credits for Life Experiences
Credit for Military Training
Accepted CreditsDual Credits
Advanced placement (AP) Credits
Credit for Military Training
Enrollment
Smaller11,635Total EnrollmentLarger13,487
Smaller9,956Undergraduate Student PopulationLarger11,833
Larger1,679Graduate Student PopulationSmaller1,654
Larger2,858Online Student PopulationSmaller1,604
Completion & Outcomes
Higher60%Graduate RateLower56%
Higher28%Transfer-out RateLower21%
Lower71%Retention RateHigher74%
Special Learning Opportunity
Study Abroad
Teacher Certificate
Special learning OpportunityROTC
Study Abroad
Teacher Certificate
✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 4,347)Campus Housing✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 5,540)
✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,029)Board/Meal Plan✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,116)
Faculties
Less Students per Faculty16 to 1Student to Faculty RatioMore Students per Faculty19 to 1
787Number of faculties770
Lower$76,259Average Faculty SalaryHigher$80,978
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.