The next list compares two colleges briefly in important perspectives. You can compare two colleges with comprehensive information on the full comparison page.
  • Western Carolina University is a public and Samford University is a private (not-for-profit) school and both are four-years schools.
  • Samford University has more expensive tuition & fees ($38,144) than Western Carolina University ($8,532).
  • It is harder to admit to Samford University than Western Carolina University.
  • Samford University has a higher submitted SAT score (1,150) than Western Carolina University (1,150).
  • Samford University has higher submitted ACT score (22) than Western Carolina University (22).
  • Western Carolina University has more students with 11,635 students while Samford University has 5,682 students.
  • Samford University has a lower number of students per faculty with 14 to 1 while Western Carolina University's ratio is 16 to 1.
  • Western Carolina University has more full-time faculties with 544 faculties while Samford University has 362 full-time faculties.
The following table compares the two rival schools - Western Carolina University and Samford University.
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Western Carolina Universityvs.Samford University
Cullowhee, North CarolinaLocationBirmingham, Alabama
Four-years, PublicSchool Typefour-years, Private (not-for-profit)
Doctor's degreeHighest Degree OfferedDoctor's degree
Doctoral / Research UniversityCarnegie ClassificationDoctoral / Research University
In-State$4,532
Out-Of-State$8,532
2024 Tuition & Fees$38,144
96%% Receiving Financial Aid97%
$4,444Average Amount of Financial Aid$20,171
84.84 %Acceptance Rates83.26 %
12.71 %Yield (Enrollment Rates)26.97 %
1,150SAT Score1,170
22ACT Score26
60 %Graduation Rate77 %
28 %Transfer-out Rate-
71 %Retention Rate91 %
11,635Student Population5,682
544Number of Faculties362
16 to 1Students to Faculty Ratio14 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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