| Western Carolina vs. North Carolina Central |
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|---|---|---|
#30 in Federal Region IV Universities #14 in North Carolina Colleges | Rankings* | #54 in Federal Region IV Universities #24 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 Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| cheaper$4,630 North Carolina Residents $8,630 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$6,699 North Carolina Residents $19,735 Out-of-State |
| cheaper$7,876 North Carolina Residents $18,595 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | expensive$7,638 North Carolina Residents $20,946 Out-of-State |
| Less$4,565 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$10,658 |
| Admission | ||
| 1,180 SAT 23 ACT | Test Scores | - |
| Tighter81.83% | Acceptance Rate | Easier86.96% |
| Favorable12.70% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower10.98% |
| 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 Recommendations Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test |
| 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 | ||
| Larger11,686 | Total Enrollment | Smaller8,579 |
| Larger10,112 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller6,595 |
| Smaller1,574 | Graduate Student Population | Larger1,984 |
| Larger2,836 | Online Student Population | Smaller2,041 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher60% | Graduate Rate | Lower42% |
| Lower27% | Transfer-out Rate | Higher33% |
| Higher79% | Retention Rate | Lower73% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| Study Abroad Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 4,347) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 3,167) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,029) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,618) |
| Faculty | ||
| 16 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | 16 to 1 |
| 769 | Number of faculty | 480 |
| Lower$81,749 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$86,065 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.