| WSSU vs. Western Carolina |
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|---|---|---|
#31 in Federal Region IV Universities #19 in North Carolina Colleges | Rankings* | #30 in Federal Region IV Universities #14 in North Carolina Colleges |
| Public, four-years Doctoral/Research University | School Type | Public, four-years Doctoral/Research University |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degree | Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$6,126 North Carolina Residents $16,782 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$4,630 North Carolina Residents $8,630 Out-of-State |
| cheaper$6,597 North Carolina Residents $17,132 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | expensive$7,876 North Carolina Residents $18,595 Out-of-State |
| More$9,020 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$4,565 |
| Admission | ||
| Lower930 SAT 17 ACT | Test Scores | Higher1,180 SAT 23 ACT |
| Tighter78.26% | Acceptance Rate | Easier81.83% |
| Favorable13.06% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower12.70% |
| 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 Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Smaller4,782 | Total Enrollment | Larger11,686 |
| Smaller4,192 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger10,112 |
| Smaller590 | Graduate Student Population | Larger1,574 |
| Smaller834 | Online Student Population | Larger2,836 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower47% | Graduate Rate | Higher60% |
| - | Transfer-out Rate | 27% |
| Lower77% | Retention Rate | Higher79% |
| 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: 4,347) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $3,872) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,029) |
| Faculty | ||
| Less Students per Faculty15 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty16 to 1 |
| 379 | Number of faculty | 769 |
| Higher$83,537 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$81,749 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.