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Overview |
Elon | Warren Wilson | ||
| Location | Elon, NC | Swannanoa, NC | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 7,207 | 797 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #134 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | elon.edu | warren-wilson.edu | ||
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Costs |
Elon | Warren Wilson | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $44,029 | $39,300 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $44,029 | $39,300 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,478 | $12,610 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $41,849 | $27,913 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $17,523 | $25,670 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 69% | 99% |
Admission |
Elon | Warren Wilson | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 18,791 | 943 | ||
| Admitted | 12,649 | 732 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 67.3% | 77.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.3% | 26.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.65 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/28 | 21/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1143/1305 | |||
| 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 | Jan 10, 2026 | Jul 3, 2026 |
Academics |
Elon | Warren Wilson | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Elon | Warren Wilson | ||
| Graduation Rate | 82% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,200 | $30,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $23,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $237 |
Diversity |
Elon | Warren Wilson | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 7% | 5% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
Elon | Warren Wilson | ||
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| % In-State | 18% | 41% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 80% | 56% | ||
Campus |
Elon | Warren Wilson | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Elon University is larger than than Warren Wilson based on total student enrollment (7,207 students vs. 797 students)
Elon vs. Warren Wilson Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Elon or Warren Wilson?
- Elon University is 12% more expensive to attend than Warren Wilson for in-state tuition ($44,029.00 vs. $39,300.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12% higher at Elon than Warren Wilson College ($44,029.00 vs. $39,300.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Warren Wilson College than Elon ($27,913 vs. $41,849)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Warren Wilson College are 14.8% lower than costs at Elon University ($12,610 vs. $14,478)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Warren Wilson College than Elon University (99% vs. 69%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Warren Wilson College students is 46.5% larger than aid received Elon University ($25,670 vs. $17,523)
Elon vs. Warren Wilson Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Elon or Warren Wilson? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Warren Wilson or Elon .
- The average SAT score at Elon University (1211) is 91 points higher than at Warren Wilson (1120)
- Incoming Elon students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Warren Wilson (25)
- Accepted freshman Elon students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.65) than students at Warren Wilson (3.6)
- Warren Wilson has a higher acceptance rate (77.6%) than Elon (67.3%)
Elon vs. Warren Wilson Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Elon 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 Elon.
- The graduation rate at Elon is higher than Warren Wilson College (82% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Elon University earn on average $25,400 more per year than Warren Wilson graduates after ten years. ($56,200 vs. $30,800)
- Warren Wilson College students graduate with a $250 lower median federal student loan debt than Elon graduates. ($23,000 vs. $23,250)
- Warren Wilson graduates are paying $3 less per month on federal student loans than Elon graduates. ($237 vs. $240)
- More Elon graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Warren Wilson students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/