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Overview |
WCU | Citadel Military College of South Carolina | ||
| Location | Cullowhee, NC | Charleston, SC | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 11,635 | 3,721 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #763 | #298 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wcu.edu | citadel.edu | ||
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Costs |
WCU | Citadel Military College of South Carolina | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,000 | $8,356 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $5,000 | $30,857 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,173 | $8,480 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,022 | $21,846 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $4,526 | $11,428 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 76% |
Admission |
WCU | Citadel Military College of South Carolina | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 17,917 | 2,253 | ||
| Admitted | 15,201 | 2,221 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.8% | 98.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.7% | 30.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.44 | 3.8 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/26 | 23/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1240 | 1090/1270 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Mar 1, 2025 |
Academics |
WCU | Citadel Military College of South Carolina | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WCU | Citadel Military College of South Carolina | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 70% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,100 | $58,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,010 | $23,812 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $227 | $246 |
Diversity |
WCU | Citadel Military College of South Carolina | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 76% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 24% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
WCU | Citadel Military College of South Carolina | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 46% | ||
Campus |
WCU | Citadel Military College of South Carolina | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Western Carolina University is larger than than Citadel Military College of South Carolina based on total student enrollment (11,635 students vs. 3,721 students)
WCU vs. Citadel Military College of South Carolina Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WCU or Citadel Military College of South Carolina?
- Citadel Military College of South Carolina is 735.6% more expensive to attend than WCU for in-state tuition ($8,356.00 vs. $1,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 517.1% higher at Citadel Military College of South Carolina than Western Carolina University ($30,857.00 vs. $5,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Western Carolina University than Citadel Military College of South Carolina ($13,022 vs. $21,846)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Citadel Military College of South Carolina are 31.8% lower than costs at Western Carolina University ($8,480 vs. $11,173)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Western Carolina University than Citadel Military College of South Carolina (99% vs. 76%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Citadel Military College of South Carolina students is 152.5% larger than aid received Western Carolina University ($11,428 vs. $4,526)
WCU vs. Citadel Military College of South Carolina Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, WCU or Citadel Military College of South Carolina? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Citadel Military College of South Carolina or WCU .
- The average SAT score at Citadel Military College of South Carolina (1073) is 41 points higher than at WCU (1032)
- Incoming Citadel Military College of South Carolina students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at WCU (22)
- Accepted freshman Citadel Military College of South Carolina students have a 0.36 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at WCU (3.44)
- Citadel Military College of South Carolina has a higher acceptance rate (98.6%) than WCU (84.8%)
WCU vs. Citadel Military College of South Carolina Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WCU or Citadel Military College of South Carolina? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between Citadel Military College of South Carolina and WCU.
- The graduation rate at Citadel Military College of South Carolina is higher than Western Carolina University (70% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Citadel Military College of South Carolina earn on average $19,100 more per year than WCU graduates after ten years. ($58,200 vs. $39,100)
- Western Carolina University students graduate with a $1,802 lower median federal student loan debt than Citadel Military College of South Carolina graduates. ($22,010 vs. $23,812)
- WCU graduates are paying $19 less per month on federal student loans than Citadel Military College of South Carolina graduates. ($227 vs. $246)
- More Citadel Military College of South Carolina graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WCU students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/