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Wofford CollegeSpartanburg, SC
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Western Carolina UniversityCullowhee, NC
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Rankings*
#30 in Federal Region IV Universities
Private (not-for-profit), four-years
Baccalaureate College - Arts & Sciences
School TypePublic, four-years
Doctoral/Research University
Offered Degrees
Bachelor'sOffered DegreeBachelor's
Post-BS Certificate
Master's
Post-MS Certificate
Doctorate (Research)
Doctorate (Professional Practice)
2024 Tuition & Fees
expensive$54,100Undergraduate Tuitioncheaper$4,532 North Carolina Residents
$8,532 Out-of-State
-Graduate Tuition$7,778 North Carolina Residents
$18,497 Out-of-State
More$36,082Average Financial Aid AmountLess$4,444
Admission
Higher1,284 SAT
28 ACT
Test ScoresLower1,150 SAT
22 ACT
Tighter60.18%Acceptance RateEasier84.84%
Favorable19.04%Yield
(Enrollment Rate)
Lower12.71%
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 CreditsDual Credits
Advanced placement (AP) Credits
Credits for Life Experiences
Credit for Military Training
Enrollment
Smaller1,823Total EnrollmentLarger11,635
Smaller1,823Undergraduate Student PopulationLarger9,956
-Graduate Student Population1,679
-Online Student Population2,858
Completion & Outcomes
Higher82%Graduate RateLower60%
Lower15%Transfer-out RateHigher28%
Higher89%Retention RateLower71%
Special Learning Opportunity
ROTC
Study Abroad
Special learning OpportunityStudy 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)
Faculties
Less Students per Faculty11 to 1Student to Faculty RatioMore Students per Faculty16 to 1
165Number of faculties787
Higher$79,738Average Faculty SalaryLower$76,259
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.