Charlotte, NC · Cullowhee, NC · Source: IPEDS federal database
| University of North Carolina at Charlotte | Western Carolina University | |
|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 80.2% | 86.7% |
| In-State Tuition | $7,214 | $4,532 |
| Out-of-State Tuition | $21,876 | $8,532 |
| Average Net Price | $13,768 | $12,252 |
| Graduation Rate | 68.0% | 59.0% |
GradFax Analysis
University of North Carolina at Charlotte accepts 80.2% of applicants. Western Carolina University accepts 86.7%. University of North Carolina at Charlotte's in-state tuition is $7,214. Western Carolina University's is $4,532. Western Carolina University is cheaper. University of North Carolina at Charlotte graduates 68% of students in 6 years. Western Carolina University graduates 59%.
Bottom Line
Both are solid options. Get the actual aid estimates from each school and compare them side by side. The averages above won't tell your specific story.
Source: IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
University of North Carolina at Charlotte. It accepts 80.2% of applicants, per IPEDS data.
Source: IPEDS
Western Carolina University, on average. After aid, students pay $12,252/year versus $13,768/year. Your number depends on your aid package.
Source: IPEDS
University of North Carolina at Charlotte: 68% of students finish in 6 years. Western Carolina University is at 59%.
Source: IPEDS
Data from IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System), a federal database maintained by the U.S. Department of Education. Figures represent the most recent available academic year.