- Samford University is a private school while Western Carolina University is a public school.
- Samford University is located in Birmingham, AL and Western Carolina University is located in Cullowhee, NC.
- Samford University has more expensive tuition of $38,144 than Western Carolina University ($8,532).
- Western Carolina University has tighter acceptance rate of 38.84% than Samford University (83.19%).
- Samford University has higher SAT scores of 1,170 than Western Carolina University (1,150).
- Western Carolina University is larger with 11,635 students than Samford University (5,682 students).
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| #1 in Alabama | Rankings | #24 in North Carolina |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Birmingham, AL | Location | Cullowhee, NC |
| Known as | Western | |
| Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Doctoral/Research University | Carnegie Classification | Doctoral/Research University |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $38,144 | Undergraduate | $4,532 North Carolina residents $8,532 out-of-state |
| $22,604 | Graduate | $7,778 North Carolina residents $18,497 out-of-state |
| $20,171 | Financial Aid | $4,444 |
| Admission | ||
| $40 undergraduate $35 graduate | Application Fee | $65 undergraduate $65 graduate |
| 83.19% | Acceptance Rate | 38.84% |
| 27.05% | Yield | 26.53% |
| 1,170 SAT, 26 ACT | Test Scores | 1,150 SAT, 22 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 5,682 | Total Students | 11,635 |
| 3,672 | Undergraduate | 9,956 |
| 2,010 | Graduate | 1,679 |
| 218 | Online Enrollment | 2,858 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 77% | Graduation Rate | 60% |
| Transfer-out Rate | 28% | |
| 91% | Retention Rate | 71% |
| $59,800 | 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: 2,375) $6,336 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 4,347) $6,475 average annual costs |
| Not offered or not Reported | Meal Plan | Not offered or not Reported |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 14 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 16 to 1 |
| 362 Full-time 115 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 544 Full-time 243 Part-time |
| 960 Full-time 209 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 1,570 Full-time 254 Part-time |
| $83,241 for Faculties $65,984 Part-time | Average Salary | $70,834 for Faculties $55,095 Part-time |