| Western Carolina vs. UNCG |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#30 in Federal Region IV Universities #14 in North Carolina Colleges | Rankings* | #236 in National Universities #12 in North Carolina Colleges |
| Public, four-years Master's College and University (larger programs) | School Type | Public, 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 Degree | Bachelor's, Post-BS Certificate, Master's, Post-MS Certificate, Doctorate (Research), Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| cheaper$4,367 North Carolina Residents $8,367 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$7,468 North Carolina Residents $22,627 Out-of-State |
| cheaper$7,480 North Carolina Residents $17,887 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | expensive$8,265 North Carolina Residents $21,983 Out-of-State |
| Less$5,641 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$8,451 |
| Admission | ||
| Lower1,145 SAT 22 ACT | Test Scores | Higher1,178 SAT 24 ACT |
| Tighter79% | Acceptance Rate | Easier91% |
| Lower18% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable26% |
| High School GPA High School Rank High School Record (or Transcript) Completion of College Preparatory Program TOEFL | Application Requirements (Required or Recommended to submit) | High School GPA High School Rank High School Record (or Transcript) Completion of College Preparatory Program TOEFL |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Smaller12,243 | Total Enrollment | Larger19,764 |
| Smaller10,517 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger15,995 |
| Smaller1,726 | Graduate Student Population | Larger3,769 |
| Smaller3,027 | Online Student Population | Larger6,648 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher64% | Graduate Rate | Lower59% |
| Lower25% | Transfer-out Rate | Higher26% |
| 81% | Retention Rate | 81% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| Study Abroad Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 4,552) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 5,683) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,706) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $3,657) |
| Faculties | ||
| More Students per Faculty17 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty16 to 1 |
| 787 | Number of faculties | 1,172 |
| Lower$70,708 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$78,216 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.