Western Carolina vs. ETSU

The following statements compare Western Carolina University and East Tennessee State University with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
  • Both schools are public.
  • ETSU's tuition ($13,790) is more expensive than Western Carolina ($8,532).
  • Western Carolina's acceptance rate (84.84%) is lower than ETSU (85.26%).
  • ETSU has higher yield (25.09%) than Western Carolina (12.71%).
  • Western Carolina's SAT score (1,150) is higher than ETSU (1,060).
  • Both schools have same students to faculty ratio of 16 to 1.
  • ETSU (13,483 students) is larger than Western Carolina (11,635 students) with more enrolled students.
  • ETSU ($7,272) has higher amount of financial aid than Western Carolina ($4,444).
  • Western Carolina's graduation rate (60%) is higher than ETSU (55%).
Western Carolina University

Western Carolina University

Public, 4 years • Cullowhee, NC #24 in North Carolina more rivals
Offered Degrees
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Tuition & Fees
$4,532 In-State
$8,532 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$4,444
Test Scores
1,150 SAT
22 ACT
Admission
84.84% Acceptance Rate
12.71% Yield
Enrollment
9,956 Undergraduate
1,679 Graduate
2,858 Online Students
Graduation Rate
60% Graduation Rate
28% Transfer-out Rate
71% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
16 to 1 Students to Faculty
544 Faculties (full-time)
1,570 Staffs (full-time)
$70,834 Faculty Salary
$55,095 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
Study Abroad
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-$6,475 annual charge
-4,347 capacity
East Tennessee State University

East Tennessee State University

Public, 4 years • Johnson City, TN #265 National Universities, #21 in Tennessee more rivals
Offered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Tuition & Fees
$9,950 In-State
$13,790 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$7,272
Test Scores
1,060 SAT
22 ACT
Admission
85.26% Acceptance Rate
25.09% Yield
Enrollment
10,554 Undergraduate
2,929 Graduate
2,026 Online Students
Graduation Rate
55% Graduation Rate
23% Transfer-out Rate
72% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
16 to 1 Students to Faculty
773 Faculties (full-time)
2,259 Staffs (full-time)
$70,229 Faculty Salary
$49,475 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-$4,832 annual charge
-3,026 capacity
Board/Meal Plan Offered
-$4,520 annual charge
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