Western Carolina University vs. Citadel Military College of South Carolina (Citadel)

Two Rivalry Colleges in Southern Conference

  • Both Western Carolina University and Citadel Military College of South Carolina (Citadel) are public.
  • Western Carolina University is located in Cullowhee, NC and Citadel is located in Charleston, SC.
  • 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).
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Citadel Military College of South Carolina

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#24 in North Carolina
Rankings#13 in South Carolina
Public, 4-yearsSchool TypePublic, 4-years
Cullowhee, NCLocationCharleston, SC
WesternKnown asCitadel
Bachelor's
Post-Bachelor Certificate
Master's
Post-Master Certificate
Doctorate (Research)
Doctorate (Professional Practice)
Offered DegreesBachelor's
Post-Bachelor Certificate
Master's
Post-Master Certificate
Doctoral/Research UniversityCarnegie ClassificationMaster's College and University (larger programs)
Tuition & Fees
$4,532 North Carolina residents
$8,532 out-of-state
Undergraduate$12,570 South Carolina residents
$37,370 out-of-state
$7,778 North Carolina residents
$18,497 out-of-state
Graduate$12,690 South Carolina residents
$18,540 out-of-state
$4,444Financial Aid$12,565
Admission
$65 undergraduate
$65 graduate
Application Fee$40 undergraduate
$40 graduate
38.84%Acceptance Rate81.07%
26.53%Yield32.07%
1,150 SAT, 22 ACTTest Scores1,170 SAT, 24 ACT
Student Population
11,635Total Students3,721
9,956Undergraduate2,695
1,679Graduate1,026
2,858Online Enrollment616
Graduation Rate & Outcomes
60%Graduation Rate70%
28%Transfer-out Rate16%
71%Retention Rate84%
$41,300Average Earning after Graduation$59,600
Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services
Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and GraduateDistance Learning (Online Classes)Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate
Study Abroad
Teacher Certifiate
Special OpportunitiesROTC
Study Abroad
Weekend/Evening College
Teacher Certifiate
✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 4,347)
$6,475 average annual costs
On-Campus Living✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,372)
Not offered or not ReportedMeal Plan✔ (20 meals per week)
Faculties and Staffs
16 to 1Students to Faculty Ratio11 to 1
544 Full-time
243 Part-time
Number of Faculties208 Full-time
103 Part-time
1,570 Full-time
254 Part-time
Number of Staffs641 Full-time
103 Part-time
$70,834 for Faculties
$55,095 Part-time
Average Salary$81,176 for Faculties
$62,227 Part-time
All data used in our site is from IPEDS (The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System), U.S. Department of Education, academic year 2022-2023