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Overview |
WCU | Trevecca Nazarene University | ||
| Location | Cullowhee, NC | Nashville, TN | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 11,635 | 3,327 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #763 | #529 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Church of the Nazarene | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wcu.edu | trevecca.edu | ||
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Costs |
WCU | Trevecca Nazarene University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,000 | $27,300 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $5,000 | $27,300 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,173 | $9,900 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,022 | $16,080 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $4,526 | $21,013 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
WCU | Trevecca Nazarene University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 17,917 | 1,658 | ||
| Admitted | 15,201 | 1,175 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.8% | 70.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.7% | 32.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.44 | 3.43 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/26 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1240 | 1010/1250 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
WCU | Trevecca Nazarene University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 22:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WCU | Trevecca Nazarene University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,100 | $45,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,010 | $18,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $227 | $193 |
Diversity |
WCU | Trevecca Nazarene University | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 6% |
Students |
WCU | Trevecca Nazarene University | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 21% | ||
Campus |
WCU | Trevecca Nazarene University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Western Carolina University is larger than than Trevecca Nazarene University based on total student enrollment (11,635 students vs. 3,327 students)
WCU vs. Trevecca Nazarene University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WCU or Trevecca Nazarene University?
- Trevecca Nazarene University is 2,630% more expensive to attend than WCU for in-state tuition ($27,300.00 vs. $1,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 446% higher at Trevecca Nazarene University than Western Carolina University ($27,300.00 vs. $5,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Western Carolina University than Trevecca Nazarene University ($13,022 vs. $16,080)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Trevecca Nazarene University are 12.9% lower than costs at Western Carolina University ($9,900 vs. $11,173)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Trevecca Nazarene University than Western Carolina University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Trevecca Nazarene University students is 364.3% larger than aid received Western Carolina University ($21,013 vs. $4,526)
WCU vs. Trevecca Nazarene University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, WCU or Trevecca Nazarene University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Trevecca Nazarene University or WCU .
- The average SAT score at Western Carolina University (1032) is 6 points higher than at Trevecca Nazarene University (1026)
- Incoming WCU students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at Trevecca Nazarene University (22)
- Accepted freshman WCU students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.44) than students at Trevecca Nazarene University (3.43)
- WCU has a higher acceptance rate (84.8%) than Trevecca Nazarene University (70.9%)
WCU vs. Trevecca Nazarene University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WCU or Trevecca Nazarene University? 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 Trevecca Nazarene University and WCU.
- The graduation rate at Trevecca Nazarene University is higher than Western Carolina University (55% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Trevecca Nazarene University earn on average $5,900 more per year than WCU graduates after ten years. ($45,000 vs. $39,100)
- Trevecca Nazarene University students graduate with a $3,260 lower median federal student loan debt than WCU graduates. ($18,750 vs. $22,010)
- Trevecca Nazarene University graduates are paying $34 less per month on federal student loans than WCU graduates. ($193 vs. $227)
- More Trevecca Nazarene University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WCU students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/