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ECU ASU UNC Charlotte UNCW University of North Carolina at Asheville ETSU UNCG NC State UNC Chapel Hill University of North Carolina at Pembroke BYU GS| Western Carolina University | College 2 | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
WCU | |||
| Location | Cullowhee, NC | |||
| Setting | Distant Town | |||
| Enrollment | 11,628 | |||
| Type | Public 4 Year | |||
| National Ranking | #742 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | |||
| Status | Non-profit | |||
| Website | wcu.edu | |||
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Costs |
WCU | |||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,000 | |||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $5,000 | |||
| Room & Board | $11,764 | |||
| Avg Net Price | $12,252 | |||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,442 | |||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% |
Admission |
WCU | |||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | |||
| Applied | 18,183 | |||
| Admitted | 15,758 | |||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.7% | |||
| Enrolled % | 13.3% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.44 | |||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | |||
| Admissions Standards | Average | |||
| Applicant Competition | ||||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 1050/1260 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Mar 1, 2025 |
Academics |
WCU | |||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | |||
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Outcomes |
WCU | |||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | |||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,100 | |||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | |||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,010 | |||
| Median Loan Payment | $227 |
Diversity |
WCU | |||
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| % Men | 4% | |||
| % Women | 10% | |||
| Racial Diversity | Low | |||
| HBCU | No | |||
| % White | 79% | |||
| % Black | 6% | |||
| % Hispanic | 6% | |||
| % Native American | 1% | |||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | |||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | |||
| % International | 1% | |||
| % Unknown Race | 1% |
Students |
WCU | |||
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| % In-State | 78% | |||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | |||
Campus |
WCU | |||
| Campus Housing | Yes | |||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | |||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | |||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | |||
| Learn More | Details |
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/