| Wofford vs. Western Carolina |
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|---|---|---|
#4 in South Carolina Colleges | Rankings* | #30 in Federal Region IV Universities #14 in North Carolina Colleges |
| Private (not-for-profit), four-years Baccalaureate College - Arts & Sciences | School Type | Public, four-years Doctoral/Research University |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| Bachelor's | Offered Degree | Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$56,005 | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$4,630 North Carolina Residents $8,630 Out-of-State |
| - | Graduate Tuition | $7,876 North Carolina Residents $18,595 Out-of-State |
| More$38,002 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$4,565 |
| Admission | ||
| Higher1,277 SAT 28 ACT | Test Scores | Lower1,180 SAT 23 ACT |
| Tighter51.94% | Acceptance Rate | Easier81.83% |
| Favorable18.44% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower12.70% |
| High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Formal Demonstration of Competencies Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Work experience Personal statement or essay Legacy status | 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 | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Smaller1,817 | Total Enrollment | Larger11,686 |
| Smaller1,817 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger10,112 |
| - | Graduate Student Population | 1,574 |
| - | Online Student Population | 2,836 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher84% | Graduate Rate | Lower60% |
| - | Transfer-out Rate | 27% |
| Higher91% | Retention Rate | Lower79% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad | Special learning Opportunity | Study Abroad Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,644) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 4,347) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $6,190) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,029) |
| Faculty | ||
| Less Students per Faculty12 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty16 to 1 |
| 175 | Number of faculty | 769 |
| Higher$81,750 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$81,749 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.