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University of North Carolina at Charlotte vs Western Carolina University

Charlotte, NC · Cullowhee, NC · Source: IPEDS federal database

University of North Carolina at CharlotteWestern Carolina University
Acceptance Rate79.6%81.8%
In-State Tuition$7,239$4,630
Out-of-State Tuition$22,492$8,630
Average Net Price$15,045$13,767
Graduation Rate69.0%60.0%
Total Enrollment31,09111,686
Student-Faculty Ratio2116

GradFax Analysis

University of North Carolina at Charlotte accepts 79.6% of applicants. Western Carolina University accepts 81.8%. University of North Carolina at Charlotte's in-state tuition is $7,239. Western Carolina University's is $4,630. Western Carolina University is cheaper. University of North Carolina at Charlotte graduates 69% of students in 6 years. Western Carolina University graduates 60%.

Bottom Line

Both are solid options. Get the actual aid estimates from each school and compare them side by side. The averages above won't tell your specific story.

Source: IPEDS: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System

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Common Questions

Which is harder to get into, University of North Carolina at Charlotte or Western Carolina University?▼

University of North Carolina at Charlotte. It accepts 79.6% of applicants, per IPEDS data.

Source: IPEDS

Is University of North Carolina at Charlotte or Western Carolina University more affordable?▼

Western Carolina University, on average. After aid, students pay $13,767/year versus $15,045/year. Your number depends on your aid package.

Source: IPEDS

Which has a better graduation rate?▼

University of North Carolina at Charlotte: 69% of students finish in 6 years. Western Carolina University is at 60%.

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.