- Both Citadel Military College of South Carolina (Citadel) and Western Carolina University are public.
- Citadel is located in Charleston, SC and Western Carolina University is located in Cullowhee, NC.
- Citadel has more expensive tuition of $37,370 than Western Carolina University ($8,532).
- Western Carolina University has tighter acceptance rate of 38.84% than Citadel (81.07%).
- Citadel has higher SAT scores of 1,170 than Western Carolina University (1,150).
- Western Carolina University is larger with 11,635 students than Citadel (3,721 students).
Citadel Military College of South Carolina View More Rivals | Western Carolina University View More Rivals | |
| #13 in South Carolina | Rankings | #24 in North Carolina |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Charleston, SC | Location | Cullowhee, NC |
Citadel| Known as | Western | |
| Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate | Offered Degrees | Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Master's College and University (larger programs) | Carnegie Classification | Doctoral/Research University |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $12,570 South Carolina residents $37,370 out-of-state | Undergraduate | $4,532 North Carolina residents $8,532 out-of-state |
| $12,690 South Carolina residents $18,540 out-of-state | Graduate | $7,778 North Carolina residents $18,497 out-of-state |
| $12,565 | Financial Aid | $4,444 |
| Admission | ||
| $40 undergraduate $40 graduate | Application Fee | $65 undergraduate $65 graduate |
| 81.07% | Acceptance Rate | 38.84% |
| 32.07% | Yield | 26.53% |
| 1,170 SAT, 24 ACT | Test Scores | 1,150 SAT, 22 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 3,721 | Total Students | 11,635 |
| 2,695 | Undergraduate | 9,956 |
| 1,026 | Graduate | 1,679 |
| 616 | Online Enrollment | 2,858 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 70% | Graduation Rate | 60% |
| 16% | Transfer-out Rate | 28% |
| 84% | Retention Rate | 71% |
| $59,600 | Average Earning after Graduation | $41,300 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate |
| ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,372) | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 4,347) $6,475 average annual costs |
| ✔ (20 meals per week) | Meal Plan | Not offered or not Reported |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 11 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 16 to 1 |
| 208 Full-time 103 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 544 Full-time 243 Part-time |
| 641 Full-time 103 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 1,570 Full-time 254 Part-time |
| $81,176 for Faculties $62,227 Part-time | Average Salary | $70,834 for Faculties $55,095 Part-time |