| WSSU vs. North Carolina Asheville |
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|---|---|---|
#31 in Federal Region IV Universities #19 in North Carolina Colleges | Rankings* | #138 in National Liberal Arts Colleges #16 in North Carolina Colleges |
| Public, four-years Doctoral/Research University | School Type | Public, four-years Baccalaureate College - Arts & Sciences |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degree | Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| cheaper$6,126 North Carolina Residents $16,782 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$7,501 North Carolina Residents $24,849 Out-of-State |
| cheaper$6,597 North Carolina Residents $17,132 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | expensive$8,293 North Carolina Residents $24,615 Out-of-State |
| More$9,020 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$7,504 |
| Admission | ||
| Lower930 SAT 17 ACT | Test Scores | Higher1,255 SAT 26 ACT |
| Tighter78.26% | Acceptance Rate | Easier91.92% |
| Favorable13.06% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower10.69% |
| High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test | 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 Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Larger4,782 | Total Enrollment | Smaller3,056 |
| Larger4,192 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller3,032 |
| Larger590 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller24 |
| Larger834 | Online Student Population | Smaller39 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower47% | Graduate Rate | Higher54% |
| - | Transfer-out Rate | 34% |
| Higher77% | Retention Rate | Lower72% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | Study Abroad Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,604) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,590) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $3,872) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,604) |
| Faculty | ||
| More Students per Faculty15 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty13 to 1 |
| 379 | Number of faculty | 285 |
| Higher$83,537 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$82,385 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.