| Western Carolina vs. UNCP |
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|---|---|---|
#30 in Federal Region IV Universities #14 in North Carolina Colleges | Rankings* | #79 in Federal Region IV Universities #31 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 |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$4,630 North Carolina Residents $8,630 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$3,648 North Carolina Residents $7,648 Out-of-State |
| cheaper$7,876 North Carolina Residents $18,595 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | expensive$6,928 North Carolina Residents $19,987 Out-of-State |
| Less$4,565 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$6,289 |
| Admission | ||
| Higher1,180 SAT 23 ACT | Test Scores | Lower1,080 SAT 20 ACT |
| Tighter81.83% | Acceptance Rate | Easier93.26% |
| Favorable12.70% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower10.50% |
| 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 Personal statement or essay |
| 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 | ||
| Larger11,686 | Total Enrollment | Smaller7,674 |
| Larger10,112 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller5,437 |
| Smaller1,574 | Graduate Student Population | Larger2,237 |
| Smaller2,836 | Online Student Population | Larger3,982 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher60% | Graduate Rate | Lower44% |
| Lower27% | Transfer-out Rate | Higher31% |
| Higher79% | Retention Rate | Lower72% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| Study Abroad Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 4,347) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,854) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,029) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,798) |
| Faculty | ||
| More Students per Faculty16 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty14 to 1 |
| 769 | Number of faculty | 423 |
| Higher$81,749 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$78,476 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.