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AUM Freed-Hardeman University TROY WCU University of North Carolina at Asheville Huntingdon College UNCW ASU| Faulkner University | Warren Wilson College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Faulkner | Warren Wilson | ||
| Location | Montgomery, AL | Swannanoa, NC | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,933 | 797 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #848 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Churches of Christ | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | faulkner.edu | warren-wilson.edu | ||
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Costs |
Faulkner | Warren Wilson | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $21,930 | $39,300 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,930 | $39,300 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,020 | $12,610 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,908 | $27,913 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $17,326 | $25,670 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 99% |
Admission |
Faulkner | Warren Wilson | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,786 | 943 | ||
| Admitted | 1,181 | 732 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.1% | 77.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.3% | 26.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.36 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/23 | 21/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 886/1135 | |||
| 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, 2026 |
Academics |
Faulkner | Warren Wilson | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Faulkner | Warren Wilson | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,500 | $30,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 30% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,750 | $23,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $224 | $237 |
Diversity |
Faulkner | Warren Wilson | ||
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| % Men | 15% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 24% | 5% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 40% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 51% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 4% |
Students |
Faulkner | Warren Wilson | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 41% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 56% | ||
Campus |
Faulkner | 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
- Faulkner University is larger than than Warren Wilson based on total student enrollment (2,933 students vs. 797 students)
Faulkner vs. Warren Wilson Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Faulkner or Warren Wilson?
- Warren Wilson College is 79.2% more expensive to attend than Faulkner for in-state tuition ($39,300.00 vs. $21,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 79.2% higher at Warren Wilson than Faulkner University ($39,300.00 vs. $21,930.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Faulkner University than Warren Wilson ($19,908 vs. $27,913)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Faulkner University are 57.2% lower than costs at Warren Wilson College ($8,020 vs. $12,610)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Faulkner University as Warren Wilson College (99% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Warren Wilson College students is 48.2% larger than aid received Faulkner University ($25,670 vs. $17,326)
Faulkner vs. Warren Wilson Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Faulkner or Warren Wilson? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Warren Wilson or Faulkner .
- The average SAT score at Warren Wilson College (1120) is 135 points higher than at Faulkner (985)
- Incoming Warren Wilson students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Faulkner (21)
- Accepted freshman Warren Wilson students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at Faulkner (3.36)
- Warren Wilson has a higher acceptance rate (77.6%) than Faulkner (66.1%)
Faulkner vs. Warren Wilson Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Faulkner 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 Faulkner.
- The graduation rate at Warren Wilson is higher than Faulkner University (45% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Faulkner University earn on average $10,700 more per year than Warren Wilson graduates after ten years. ($41,500 vs. $30,800)
- Faulkner University students graduate with a $1,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Warren Wilson graduates. ($21,750 vs. $23,000)
- Faulkner graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than Warren Wilson graduates. ($224 vs. $237)
- More Warren Wilson graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Faulkner students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 30%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/