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Western Carolina vs. Carolina

Both Western Carolina University and Carolina University are 4 years schools located in North Carolina. The following statements compare Western Carolina University and Carolina University with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
  • Carolina's tuition ($16,000) is more expensive than Western Carolina ($8,532).
  • Carolina's acceptance rate (34.00%) is lower than Western Carolina (86.66%).
  • Carolina has higher yield (63.98%) than Western Carolina (13.35%).
  • Both schools have same SAT scores of 1,155.
  • Carolina's students to faculty ratio (15 to 1) is lower than Western Carolina (16 to 1).
  • Western Carolina (11,635 students) is larger than Carolina (826 students) with more enrolled students.
  • Carolina ($10,244) has higher amount of financial aid than Western Carolina ($4,565).
  • Western Carolina's graduation rate (59%) is higher than Carolina (29%).
Western Carolina University

Western Carolina University

Public, 4 years • Cullowhee, NC #24 in North Carolina more rivals
Offered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Tuition & Fees
$4,532 In-State
$8,532 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$4,565
Test Scores
1,155 SAT
23 ACT
Admission
86.66% Acceptance Rate
13.35% Yield
Enrollment
9,956 Undergraduate
1,679 Graduate
2,858 Online Students
Graduation Rate
59% Graduation Rate
28% Transfer-out Rate
71% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
16 to 1 Students to Faculty
544 Faculties (full-time)
1,570 Staffs (full-time)
$70,834 Faculty Salary
$55,095 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
Study Abroad
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-$6,521 annual charge
-4,760 capacity
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Carolina University

Carolina University

Private, 4 years • Winston-Salem, NC #199 Faith-based Schools, #NC in North Carolina more rivals
Offered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Associate
Bachelor's
Master's
Doctorate
Tuition & Fees
$16,000
Financial Aid
$10,244
Test Scores
Admission
34.00% Acceptance Rate
63.98% Yield
Enrollment
350 Undergraduate
476 Graduate
519 Online Students
Graduation Rate
29% Graduation Rate
49% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
15 to 1 Students to Faculty
29 Faculties (full-time)
85 Staffs (full-time)
$45,158 Faculty Salary
$48,939 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
Study Abroad
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-225 capacity
Board/Meal Plan Offered
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