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Overview |
WCU | UNG | ||
| Location | Cullowhee, NC | Dahlonega, GA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 11,628 | 18,074 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #742 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wcu.edu | ung.edu | ||
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Costs |
WCU | UNG | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,000 | $4,090 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $5,000 | $14,522 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,764 | $12,310 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,252 | $11,687 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,442 | $6,456 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 88% |
Admission |
WCU | UNG | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 18,183 | 11,633 | ||
| Admitted | 15,758 | 8,394 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.7% | 72.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.3% | 46.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.44 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1260 | 1020/1215 | ||
| 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, 2026 | Feb 15, 2026 |
Academics |
WCU | UNG | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WCU | UNG | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,100 | $44,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,010 | $16,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $227 | $170 |
Diversity |
WCU | UNG | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 10% | 3% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
WCU | UNG | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 97% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | 2% | ||
Campus |
WCU | UNG | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of North Georgia is larger than than WCU based on total student enrollment (18,074 students vs. 11,628 students)
WCU vs. UNG Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WCU or UNG?
- University of North Georgia is 309% more expensive to attend than WCU for in-state tuition ($4,090.00 vs. $1,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 190.4% higher at UNG than Western Carolina University ($14,522.00 vs. $5,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of North Georgia than WCU ($11,687 vs. $12,252)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Western Carolina University are 4.6% lower than costs at University of North Georgia ($11,764 vs. $12,310)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Western Carolina University than University of North Georgia (99% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of North Georgia students is 18.6% larger than aid received Western Carolina University ($6,456 vs. $5,442)
WCU vs. UNG Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, WCU or UNG? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UNG or WCU .
- The average SAT score at Western Carolina University (1032) is 19 points higher than at UNG (1013)
- Incoming WCU students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at UNG (22)
- Accepted freshman UNG students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at WCU (3.44)
- WCU has a higher acceptance rate (86.7%) than UNG (72.2%)
WCU vs. UNG Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WCU or UNG? 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 UNG and WCU.
- Graduates from University of North Georgia earn on average $5,000 more per year than WCU graduates after ten years. ($44,100 vs. $39,100)
- University of North Georgia students graduate with a $5,510 lower median federal student loan debt than WCU graduates. ($16,500 vs. $22,010)
- UNG graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than WCU graduates. ($170 vs. $227)
- More UNG graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WCU students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/