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.
  • Citadel has more expensive tuition & fees ($37,370) than Western Carolina University ($8,532).
  • It is harder to admit to Western Carolina University than Citadel.
  • Citadel has a higher submitted SAT score (1,150) than Western Carolina University (1,150).
  • Citadel has higher submitted ACT score (22) than Western Carolina University (22).
  • Western Carolina University has more students with 11,635 students while Citadel has 3,721 students.
  • Citadel has a lower number of students per faculty with 11 to 1 while Western Carolina University's ratio is 16 to 1.
  • Western Carolina University has more full-time faculties with 544 faculties while Citadel has 208 full-time faculties.
The following table compares the two rival schools - Western Carolina University and Citadel Military College of South Carolina.
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Western Carolina Universityvs.Citadel
Cullowhee, North CarolinaLocationCharleston, South Carolina
Four-years, PublicSchool Typefour-years, Public
Doctor's degreeHighest Degree OfferedMaster's degree
Doctoral / Research UniversityCarnegie ClassificationMaster's College and University (larger programs)
In-State$4,532
Out-Of-State$8,532
2024 Tuition & Fees
In-State$12,570
Out-Of-State$37,370
96%% Receiving Financial Aid68%
$4,444Average Amount of Financial Aid$12,565
84.84 %Acceptance Rates98.58 %
12.71 %Yield (Enrollment Rates)30.53 %
1,150SAT Score1,170
22ACT Score24
60 %Graduation Rate70 %
28 %Transfer-out Rate16 %
71 %Retention Rate84 %
11,635Student Population3,721
544Number of Faculties208
16 to 1Students to Faculty Ratio11 to 1
Distance Learning (Online Classes), Study Abroad, Teacher CertificationSpecial Learning OpportunitiesDistance Learning (Online Classes), ROTC, Study Abroad, Weekend/Evening College, Teacher Certification
Academic/career counseling service, Employment services, Placement services, On-campus daycareOn Campus Student ServicesAcademic/career counseling service, Employment services, Placement services

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