Greensboro, NC · Cullowhee, NC · Source: IPEDS federal database
| University of North Carolina at Greensboro | Western Carolina University | |
|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 88.5% | 81.8% |
| In-State Tuition | $7,661 | $4,630 |
| Out-of-State Tuition | $24,012 | $8,630 |
| Average Net Price | $11,404 | $13,767 |
| Graduation Rate | 56.0% | 60.0% |
| Total Enrollment | 18,012 | 11,686 |
| Student-Faculty Ratio | 18 | 16 |
GradFax Analysis
University of North Carolina at Greensboro accepts 88.5% of applicants. Western Carolina University accepts 81.8%. University of North Carolina at Greensboro's in-state tuition is $7,661. Western Carolina University's is $4,630. Western Carolina University is cheaper. University of North Carolina at Greensboro graduates 56% of students in 6 years. Western Carolina University graduates 60%.
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
Western Carolina University. It accepts 81.8% of applicants, per IPEDS data.
Source: IPEDS
University of North Carolina at Greensboro, on average. After aid, students pay $11,404/year versus $13,767/year. Your number depends on your aid package.
Source: IPEDS
Western Carolina University: 60% of students finish in 6 years. University of North Carolina at Greensboro is at 56%.
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.