- Both Western Carolina University and University of North Carolina at Greensboro (UNCG) are public.
- Both schools are located in North Carolina.
- UNCG has more expensive tuition of $23,339 than Western Carolina University ($8,532).
- Western Carolina University has tighter acceptance rate of 38.84% than UNCG (78.04%).
- UNCG has higher SAT scores of 1,190 than Western Carolina University (1,150).
- UNCG is larger with 17,978 students than Western Carolina University (11,635 students).
Western Carolina University View More Rivals | University of North Carolina at Greensboro View More Rivals | |
| #24 in North Carolina | Rankings | #279 in National Universities #21 in North Carolina |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Cullowhee, NC | Location | Greensboro, NC |
Western| Known as | UNCG | |
| 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 | Research University (high research activity) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $4,532 North Carolina residents $8,532 out-of-state | Undergraduate | $7,593 North Carolina residents $23,339 out-of-state |
| $7,778 North Carolina residents $18,497 out-of-state | Graduate | $8,546 North Carolina residents $22,676 out-of-state |
| $4,444 | Financial Aid | $8,339 |
| Admission | ||
| $65 undergraduate $65 graduate | Application Fee | $65 undergraduate $65 graduate |
| 38.84% | Acceptance Rate | 78.04% |
| 26.53% | Yield | 42.07% |
| 1,150 SAT, 22 ACT | Test Scores | 1,190 SAT, 24 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 11,635 | Total Students | 17,978 |
| 9,956 | Undergraduate | 14,198 |
| 1,679 | Graduate | 3,780 |
| 2,858 | Online Enrollment | 4,196 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 60% | Graduation Rate | 57% |
| 28% | Transfer-out Rate | 26% |
| 71% | Retention Rate | 73% |
| $41,300 | Average Earning after Graduation | $40,900 |
| 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 |
| Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 4,347) $6,475 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 5,660) $5,881 average annual costs |
| Not offered or not Reported | Meal Plan | Not offered or not Reported |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 16 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 17 to 1 |
| 544 Full-time 243 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 887 Full-time 285 Part-time |
| 1,570 Full-time 254 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 2,708 Full-time 339 Part-time |
| $70,834 for Faculties $55,095 Part-time | Average Salary | $78,544 for Faculties $60,259 Part-time |