| Western Carolina vs. UTC |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#30 in Federal Region IV Universities #14 in North Carolina Colleges | Rankings* | #207 in National Universities #7 in Tennessee Colleges |
| Public, four-years Doctoral/Research University | School Type | Public, four-years Doctoral/Research University |
| 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$10,144 Tennessee Residents $18,208 Out-of-State |
| cheaper$7,778 North Carolina Residents $18,497 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | expensive$10,788 Tennessee Residents $18,852 Out-of-State |
| Less$4,444 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$9,159 |
| Admission | ||
| Higher1,150 SAT 22 ACT | Test Scores | Lower1,100 SAT 23 ACT |
| Easier84.84% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter82.65% |
| Lower12.71% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable32.56% |
| 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 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 Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Larger11,635 | Total Enrollment | Smaller11,283 |
| Larger9,956 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller9,884 |
| Larger1,679 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller1,399 |
| Larger2,858 | Online Student Population | Smaller1,024 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher60% | Graduate Rate | Lower52% |
| 28% | Transfer-out Rate | - |
| Lower71% | Retention Rate | Higher73% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| Study Abroad Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 4,347) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 3,537) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,029) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,252) |
| Faculties | ||
| 16 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | 16 to 1 |
| 787 | Number of faculties | 747 |
| Lower$76,259 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$82,780 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.