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Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte Livingstone College NCAT Shaw University Benedict College University of Charleston Bowie State University North Carolina Central University Shepherds Theological Seminary CAU WCU Lees-McRae College| Johnson C Smith University | Warren Wilson College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
JCSU | Warren Wilson | ||
| Location | Charlotte, NC | Swannanoa, NC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,102 | 797 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #958 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | jcsu.edu | warren-wilson.edu | ||
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Costs |
JCSU | Warren Wilson | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $18,450 | $39,300 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,450 | $39,300 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,014 | $12,610 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,326 | $27,913 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,883 | $25,670 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 99% |
Admission |
JCSU | Warren Wilson | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,273 | 943 | ||
| Admitted | 1,832 | 732 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 42.9% | 77.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.4% | 26.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.48 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | C+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 13/18 | 21/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 800/980 | |||
| 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 |
JCSU | Warren Wilson | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
JCSU | Warren Wilson | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $30,300 | $30,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 26% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $32,050 | $23,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $331 | $237 |
Diversity |
JCSU | Warren Wilson | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 3% | 5% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 79% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 4% |
Students |
JCSU | Warren Wilson | ||
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| % In-State | 46% | 41% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 52% | 56% | ||
Campus |
JCSU | 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
- Johnson C Smith University is larger than than Warren Wilson based on total student enrollment (1,102 students vs. 797 students)
JCSU vs. Warren Wilson Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, JCSU or Warren Wilson?
- Warren Wilson College is 113% more expensive to attend than JCSU for in-state tuition ($39,300.00 vs. $18,450.00)
- Out of state tuition is 113% higher at Warren Wilson than Johnson C Smith University ($39,300.00 vs. $18,450.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Johnson C Smith University than Warren Wilson ($19,326 vs. $27,913)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Johnson C Smith University are 39.9% lower than costs at Warren Wilson College ($9,014 vs. $12,610)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Warren Wilson College than Johnson C Smith University (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Warren Wilson College students is 72.5% larger than aid received Johnson C Smith University ($25,670 vs. $14,883)
JCSU vs. Warren Wilson Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, JCSU or Warren Wilson? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Warren Wilson or JCSU .
- The average SAT score at Warren Wilson College (1120) is 324 points higher than at JCSU (796)
- Incoming Warren Wilson students have a 8 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at JCSU (17)
- Accepted freshman Warren Wilson students have a 1.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at JCSU (2.48)
- Warren Wilson has a higher acceptance rate (77.6%) than JCSU (42.9%)
JCSU vs. Warren Wilson Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, JCSU 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 JCSU.
- The graduation rate at Warren Wilson is higher than Johnson C Smith University (45% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Warren Wilson College earn on average $500 more per year than JCSU graduates after ten years. ($30,800 vs. $30,300)
- Warren Wilson College students graduate with a $9,050 lower median federal student loan debt than JCSU graduates. ($23,000 vs. $32,050)
- Warren Wilson graduates are paying $94 less per month on federal student loans than JCSU graduates. ($237 vs. $331)
- More Warren Wilson graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former JCSU students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 26%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/