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Western Carolina UniversityCullowhee, NC
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University of North Carolina at CharlotteCharlotte, 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
Post-MS Certificate
Doctorate (Research)
Doctorate (Professional Practice)
2024 Tuition & Fees
cheaper$4,532 North Carolina Residents
$8,532 Out-of-State
Undergraduate Tuitionexpensive$7,214 North Carolina Residents
$21,876 Out-of-State
cheaper$7,778 North Carolina Residents
$18,497 Out-of-State
Graduate Tuitionexpensive$7,869 North Carolina Residents
$22,438 Out-of-State
Less$4,444Average Financial Aid AmountMore$7,577
Admission
Lower1,150 SAT
22 ACT
Test ScoresHigher1,180 SAT
23 ACT
Easier84.84%Acceptance RateTighter79.64%
Lower12.71%Yield
(Enrollment Rate)
Favorable24.44%
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
Work experience
Personal statement or essay
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 EnrollmentLarger29,551
Smaller9,956Undergraduate Student PopulationLarger23,461
Smaller1,679Graduate Student PopulationLarger6,090
Smaller2,858Online Student PopulationLarger3,111
Completion & Outcomes
Lower60%Graduate RateHigher69%
Higher28%Transfer-out RateLower20%
Lower71%Retention RateHigher84%
Special Learning Opportunity
Study Abroad
Teacher Certificate
Special learning OpportunityROTC
Study Abroad
Teacher Certificate
✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 4,347)Campus Housing✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 6,039)
✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,029)Board/Meal Plan✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,420)
Faculties
Less Students per Faculty16 to 1Student to Faculty RatioMore Students per Faculty20 to 1
787Number of faculties1,574
Lower$76,259Average Faculty SalaryHigher$97,294
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.