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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 | DeVry University North Carolina | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
WCU | DeVry University-Charlotte | ||
| Location | Cullowhee, NC | Charlotte, North Carolina | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 11,635 | |||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #763 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | For-profit | ||
| Website | wcu.edu | devry.edu | ||
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Costs |
WCU | DeVry University-Charlotte | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,000 | $15,835 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $5,000 | $15,835 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,173 | $6,534 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,022 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $4,526 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 0% |
Admission |
WCU | DeVry University-Charlotte | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 17,917 | 256 | ||
| Admitted | 15,201 | 179 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.8% | 69.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.7% | 91.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.44 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 1020/1240 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Recommended | ||
| Application Deadline | Mar 1, 2024 |
Academics |
WCU | DeVry University-Charlotte | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 0:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WCU | DeVry University-Charlotte | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,100 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,010 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $227 | N/A |
Diversity |
WCU | DeVry University-Charlotte | ||
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| % Men | 41% | NaN | ||
| % Women | 59% | NaN | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | - | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 0% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
WCU | DeVry University-Charlotte | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | - | ||
Campus |
WCU | DeVry University-Charlotte | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Western Carolina University is larger than than DeVry University-Charlotte based on total student enrollment (11,635 students vs. 0 students)
WCU vs. DeVry University-Charlotte Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WCU or DeVry University-Charlotte?
- DeVry University North Carolina is 1,483.5% more expensive to attend than WCU for in-state tuition ($15,835.00 vs. $1,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 216.7% higher at DeVry University-Charlotte than Western Carolina University ($15,835.00 vs. $5,000.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at DeVry University North Carolina are 71% lower than costs at Western Carolina University ($6,534 vs. $11,173)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Western Carolina University than DeVry University North Carolina (99% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Western Carolina University students is ?% larger than aid received DeVry University North Carolina ($4,526 vs. $0)
WCU vs. DeVry University-Charlotte Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, WCU or DeVry University-Charlotte? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between DeVry University-Charlotte or WCU .
- WCU has a higher acceptance rate (84.8%) than DeVry University-Charlotte (69.9%)
WCU vs. DeVry University-Charlotte Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WCU or DeVry University-Charlotte? 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 DeVry University-Charlotte and WCU.
- The graduation rate at WCU is higher than DeVry University North Carolina (50% vs. 40%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/