Greensboro, NC · Cullowhee, NC · Source: IPEDS federal database
| University of North Carolina at Greensboro | Western Carolina University | |
|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 89.8% | 86.7% |
| In-State Tuition | $7,593 | $4,532 |
| Out-of-State Tuition | $23,339 | $8,532 |
| Average Net Price | $10,592 | $12,252 |
| Graduation Rate | 58.0% | 59.0% |
GradFax Analysis
University of North Carolina at Greensboro accepts 89.8% of applicants. Western Carolina University accepts 86.7%. University of North Carolina at Greensboro's in-state tuition is $7,593. Western Carolina University's is $4,532. Western Carolina University is cheaper. Six-year graduation rates are close: 58% at University of North Carolina at Greensboro, 59% at Western Carolina University.
Bottom Line
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Source: IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
Western Carolina University. It accepts 86.7% of applicants, per IPEDS data.
Source: IPEDS
University of North Carolina at Greensboro, on average. After aid, students pay $10,592/year versus $12,252/year. Your number depends on your aid package.
Source: IPEDS
Nearly the same. University of North Carolina at Greensboro is at 58%; 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.