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Overview |
Colby-Sawyer | Warren Wilson | ||
| Location | New London, NH | Swannanoa, NC | ||
| Setting | Distant Rural | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 950 | 797 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | colby-sawyer.edu | warren-wilson.edu | ||
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Costs |
Colby-Sawyer | Warren Wilson | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $17,500 | $39,300 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,500 | $39,300 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,858 | $12,610 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,483 | $27,913 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $39,328 | $25,670 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Colby-Sawyer | Warren Wilson | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,557 | 943 | ||
| Admitted | 1,401 | 732 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 90% | 77.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.4% | 26.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/29 | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 3, 2026 |
Academics |
Colby-Sawyer | Warren Wilson | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Colby-Sawyer | Warren Wilson | ||
| Graduation Rate | 54% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,900 | $30,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $237 |
Diversity |
Colby-Sawyer | Warren Wilson | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 9% | 5% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 9% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 12% | 4% |
Students |
Colby-Sawyer | Warren Wilson | ||
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| % In-State | 44% | 41% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 48% | 56% | ||
Campus |
Colby-Sawyer | Warren Wilson | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Colby Sawyer College is larger than than Warren Wilson based on total student enrollment (950 students vs. 797 students)
Colby-Sawyer vs. Warren Wilson Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Colby-Sawyer or Warren Wilson?
- Warren Wilson College is 124.6% more expensive to attend than Colby-Sawyer for in-state tuition ($39,300.00 vs. $17,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 124.6% higher at Warren Wilson than Colby Sawyer College ($39,300.00 vs. $17,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Colby Sawyer College than Warren Wilson ($26,483 vs. $27,913)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Warren Wilson College are 33.7% lower than costs at Colby Sawyer College ($12,610 vs. $16,858)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Colby Sawyer College than Warren Wilson College (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Colby Sawyer College students is 53.2% larger than aid received Warren Wilson College ($39,328 vs. $25,670)
Colby-Sawyer vs. Warren Wilson Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Colby-Sawyer or Warren Wilson? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Warren Wilson or Colby-Sawyer .
- Colby-Sawyer has a higher acceptance rate (90%) than Warren Wilson (77.6%)
Colby-Sawyer vs. Warren Wilson Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Colby-Sawyer 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 Colby-Sawyer.
- The graduation rate at Colby-Sawyer is higher than Warren Wilson College (54% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Colby Sawyer College earn on average $14,100 more per year than Warren Wilson graduates after ten years. ($44,900 vs. $30,800)
- Warren Wilson College students graduate with a $4,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Colby-Sawyer graduates. ($23,000 vs. $27,000)
- Warren Wilson graduates are paying $42 less per month on federal student loans than Colby-Sawyer graduates. ($237 vs. $279)
- More Colby-Sawyer graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Warren Wilson students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/