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ECU ASU UNC Charlotte UNCW University of North Carolina at Asheville ETSU UNCG NC State KSU UNC Chapel Hill University of North Carolina at Pembroke USC Aiken| Augusta State University | Western Carolina University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
ASU | WCU | ||
| Location | Augusta, Georgia | Cullowhee, NC | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 11,635 | |||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #763 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | aug.edu | wcu.edu | ||
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Costs |
ASU | WCU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,512 | $1,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,416 | $5,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,250 | $11,173 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $13,022 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $4,526 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 99% |
Admission |
ASU | WCU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,369 | 17,917 | ||
| Admitted | 1,296 | 15,201 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 54.7% | 84.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 63.5% | 12.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.44 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/22 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1150 | 1020/1240 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Mar 1, 2024 |
Academics |
ASU | WCU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 0:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ASU | WCU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 22% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | N/A | $39,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | - | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $22,010 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $227 |
Diversity |
ASU | WCU | ||
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| % Men | NaN | 41% | ||
| % Women | NaN | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | - | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 0% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
ASU | WCU | ||
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| % In-State | - | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 18% | ||
Campus |
ASU | WCU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Western Carolina University is larger than than ASU based on total student enrollment (11,635 students vs. 0 students)
ASU vs. WCU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ASU or WCU?
- Augusta State University is 351.2% more expensive to attend than WCU for in-state tuition ($4,512.00 vs. $1,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 228.3% higher at ASU than Western Carolina University ($16,416.00 vs. $5,000.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Augusta State University are 9% lower than costs at Western Carolina University ($10,250 vs. $11,173)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Western Carolina University than Augusta State University (99% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Western Carolina University students is ?% larger than aid received Augusta State University ($4,526 vs. $0)
ASU vs. WCU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ASU or WCU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WCU or ASU .
- WCU has a higher acceptance rate (84.8%) than ASU (54.7%)
ASU vs. WCU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ASU or WCU? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between WCU and ASU.
- The graduation rate at WCU is higher than Augusta State University (50% vs. 22%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/