The next list compares two colleges briefly in important perspectives. You can compare two colleges with comprehensive information on the full comparison page.
  • Both schools are four-years, public schools.
  • ETSU has more expensive tuition & fees ($13,790) than Western Carolina University ($8,532).
  • It is harder to admit to Western Carolina University than ETSU.
  • Western Carolina University has a higher submitted SAT score (1,060) than ETSU (1,060).
  • Both ETSU and Western Carolina University have the same submitted ACT scores (22).
  • ETSU has more students with 13,483 students while Western Carolina University has 11,635 students.
  • ETSU has more full-time faculties with 773 faculties while Western Carolina University has 544 full-time faculties.
The following table compares the two rival schools - East Tennessee State University and Western Carolina University.
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ETSUWestern Carolina University
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ETSUvs.Western Carolina University
Johnson City, TennesseeLocationCullowhee, North Carolina
Four-years, PublicSchool Typefour-years, Public
Doctor's degreeHighest Degree OfferedDoctor's degree
Research University (high research activity)Carnegie ClassificationDoctoral / Research University
In-State$9,950
Out-Of-State$13,790
2024 Tuition & Fees
In-State$4,532
Out-Of-State$8,532
99%% Receiving Financial Aid96%
$7,272Average Amount of Financial Aid$4,444
85.26 %Acceptance Rates84.84 %
25.09 %Yield (Enrollment Rates)12.71 %
1,060SAT Score1,150
22ACT Score22
55 %Graduation Rate60 %
23 %Transfer-out Rate28 %
72 %Retention Rate71 %
13,483Student Population11,635
773Number of Faculties544
16 to 1Students to Faculty Ratio16 to 1
Distance Learning (Online Classes), ROTC, Study Abroad, Weekend/Evening College, Teacher CertificationSpecial Learning OpportunitiesDistance Learning (Online Classes), Study Abroad, Teacher Certification
Academic/career counseling service, Employment services, Placement services, On-campus daycareOn Campus Student ServicesAcademic/career counseling service, Employment services, Placement services, On-campus daycare

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