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Overview |
ASU | Warren Wilson | ||
| Location | Boone, NC | Swannanoa, NC | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 21,253 | 797 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #597 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | appstate.edu | warren-wilson.edu | ||
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Costs |
ASU | Warren Wilson | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,242 | $39,300 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,238 | $39,300 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,258 | $12,610 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,712 | $27,913 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,677 | $25,670 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 47% | 99% |
Admission |
ASU | Warren Wilson | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 24,001 | 943 | ||
| Admitted | 21,275 | 732 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.6% | 77.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.9% | 26.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.96 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/27 | 21/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1100/1280 | |||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2026 | Jul 3, 2026 |
Academics |
ASU | Warren Wilson | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ASU | Warren Wilson | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,600 | $30,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $23,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $237 |
Diversity |
ASU | Warren Wilson | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 6% | 5% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 4% |
Students |
ASU | Warren Wilson | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 41% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 56% | ||
Campus |
ASU | Warren Wilson | ||
| 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
- Appalachian State University is larger than than Warren Wilson based on total student enrollment (21,253 students vs. 797 students)
ASU vs. Warren Wilson Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ASU or Warren Wilson?
- Warren Wilson College is 826.4% more expensive to attend than ASU for in-state tuition ($39,300.00 vs. $4,242.00)
- Out of state tuition is 85% higher at Warren Wilson than Appalachian State University ($39,300.00 vs. $21,238.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Appalachian State University than Warren Wilson ($14,712 vs. $27,913)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Appalachian State University are 2.9% lower than costs at Warren Wilson College ($12,258 vs. $12,610)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Warren Wilson College than Appalachian State University (99% vs. 47%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Warren Wilson College students is 234.4% larger than aid received Appalachian State University ($25,670 vs. $7,677)
ASU vs. Warren Wilson Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ASU or Warren Wilson? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Warren Wilson or ASU .
- The average SAT score at Appalachian State University (1157) is 37 points higher than at Warren Wilson (1120)
- Incoming ASU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Warren Wilson (25)
- Accepted freshman ASU students have a 0.36 point higher average high school GPA (3.96) than students at Warren Wilson (3.6)
- ASU has a higher acceptance rate (88.6%) than Warren Wilson (77.6%)
ASU vs. Warren Wilson Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ASU or Warren Wilson? 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 Warren Wilson and ASU.
- The graduation rate at ASU is higher than Warren Wilson College (65% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Appalachian State University earn on average $10,800 more per year than Warren Wilson graduates after ten years. ($41,600 vs. $30,800)
- Appalachian State University students graduate with a $2,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Warren Wilson graduates. ($20,500 vs. $23,000)
- ASU graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than Warren Wilson graduates. ($211 vs. $237)
- More ASU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Warren Wilson students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/