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 (1,150) than ETSU (1,060).
  • Both Western Carolina University and ETSU 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 - Western Carolina University and East Tennessee State University.
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Western Carolina Universityvs.ETSU
Cullowhee, North CarolinaLocationJohnson City, Tennessee
Four-years, PublicSchool Typefour-years, Public
Doctor's degreeHighest Degree OfferedDoctor's degree
Doctoral / Research UniversityCarnegie ClassificationResearch University (high research activity)
In-State$4,532
Out-Of-State$8,532
2024 Tuition & Fees
In-State$9,950
Out-Of-State$13,790
96%% Receiving Financial Aid99%
$4,444Average Amount of Financial Aid$7,272
84.84 %Acceptance Rates85.26 %
12.71 %Yield (Enrollment Rates)25.09 %
1,150SAT Score1,060
22ACT Score22
60 %Graduation Rate55 %
28 %Transfer-out Rate23 %
71 %Retention Rate72 %
11,635Student Population13,483
544Number of Faculties773
16 to 1Students to Faculty Ratio16 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, On-campus daycare

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