| Western Carolina vs. UNC |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#30 in Federal Region IV Universities #14 in North Carolina Colleges | Rankings* | #30 in National Universities #56 in World University Rankings #3 in North Carolina Colleges |
| Public, four-years Doctoral/Research University | School Type | Public, four-years Research University (very high research activity) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degree | 1-2 Years Certificate 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$8,989 North Carolina Residents $39,330 Out-of-State |
| cheaper$7,778 North Carolina Residents $18,497 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | expensive$12,527 North Carolina Residents $30,819 Out-of-State |
| Less$4,444 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$16,747 |
| Admission | ||
| Lower1,150 SAT 22 ACT | Test Scores | Higher1,460 SAT 32 ACT |
| Easier84.84% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter17.11% |
| Lower12.71% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable46.01% |
| 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 Formal Demonstration of Competencies Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Work experience Personal statement or essay Legacy status |
| 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 | Larger31,705 |
| Smaller9,956 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger20,029 |
| Smaller1,679 | Graduate Student Population | Larger11,676 |
| Larger2,858 | Online Student Population | Smaller1,918 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower60% | Graduate Rate | Higher91% |
| Higher28% | Transfer-out Rate | Lower5% |
| Lower71% | Retention Rate | Higher96% |
| 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: 9,925) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,029) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,240) |
| Faculties | ||
| Less Students per Faculty16 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty17 to 1 |
| 787 | Number of faculties | 2,440 |
| Lower$76,259 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$125,543 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.