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Drew University Bloomfield College WCU University of North Carolina at Asheville UNCW FDU ASU Holy Cross Montclair State University| College of Saint Elizabeth | Warren Wilson College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CSE | Warren Wilson | ||
| Location | Morristown, NJ | Swannanoa, NC | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,122 | 793 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cse.edu | warren-wilson.edu | ||
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Costs |
CSE | Warren Wilson | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,900 | $37,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,900 | $37,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,744 | $12,050 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,689 | $28,086 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,905 | $26,012 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
CSE | Warren Wilson | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,966 | 905 | ||
| Admitted | 1,414 | 760 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71.9% | 84% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.6% | 25.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.12 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/29 | |||
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| 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 | Jul 3, 2025 |
Academics |
CSE | Warren Wilson | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CSE | Warren Wilson | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,500 | $30,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $23,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $237 |
Diversity |
CSE | Warren Wilson | ||
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| % Men | 30% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 70% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 32% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 28% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 21% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 4% |
Students |
CSE | Warren Wilson | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | 40% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 58% | ||
Campus |
CSE | Warren Wilson | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- College of Saint Elizabeth is larger than than Warren Wilson based on total student enrollment (1,122 students vs. 793 students)
CSE vs. Warren Wilson Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CSE or Warren Wilson?
- Warren Wilson College is 14% more expensive to attend than CSE for in-state tuition ($37,500.00 vs. $32,900.00)
- Out of state tuition is 14% higher at Warren Wilson than College of Saint Elizabeth ($37,500.00 vs. $32,900.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at College of Saint Elizabeth than Warren Wilson ($21,689 vs. $28,086)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Warren Wilson College are 5.8% lower than costs at College of Saint Elizabeth ($12,050 vs. $12,744)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Warren Wilson College than College of Saint Elizabeth (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by College of Saint Elizabeth students is 15% larger than aid received Warren Wilson College ($29,905 vs. $26,012)
CSE vs. Warren Wilson Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CSE or Warren Wilson? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Warren Wilson or CSE .
- The average SAT score at Warren Wilson College (1120) is 314 points higher than at CSE (806)
- Accepted freshman Warren Wilson students have a 0.48 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at CSE (3.12)
- Warren Wilson has a higher acceptance rate (84%) than CSE (71.9%)
CSE vs. Warren Wilson Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CSE 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 CSE.
- The graduation rate at CSE is higher than Warren Wilson College (58% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from College of Saint Elizabeth earn on average $14,700 more per year than Warren Wilson graduates after ten years. ($45,500 vs. $30,800)
- Warren Wilson College students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than CSE graduates. ($23,000 vs. $25,000)
- Warren Wilson graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than CSE graduates. ($237 vs. $258)
- More Warren Wilson graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CSE students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/