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Overview |
NC State | Warren Wilson | ||
| Location | Raleigh, NC | Swannanoa, NC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 36,700 | 793 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #123 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ncsu.edu | warren-wilson.edu | ||
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Costs |
NC State | Warren Wilson | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,535 | $37,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,276 | $37,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,748 | $12,050 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,852 | $28,086 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,181 | $26,012 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 71% | 100% |
Admission |
NC State | Warren Wilson | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 35,568 | 905 | ||
| Admitted | 16,779 | 760 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 47.2% | 84% | ||
| Enrolled % | 33.5% | 25.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.83 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 28/33 | 21/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1280/1460 | |||
| 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 15, 2025 | Jul 3, 2025 |
Academics |
NC State | Warren Wilson | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NC State | Warren Wilson | ||
| Graduation Rate | 72% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $57,200 | $30,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,782 | $23,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $214 | $237 |
Diversity |
NC State | Warren Wilson | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 4% |
Students |
NC State | Warren Wilson | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | 40% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 58% | ||
Campus |
NC State | 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
- North Carolina State University at Raleigh is larger than than Warren Wilson based on total student enrollment (36,700 students vs. 793 students)
NC State vs. Warren Wilson Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NC State or Warren Wilson?
- Warren Wilson College is 473.8% more expensive to attend than NC State for in-state tuition ($37,500.00 vs. $6,535.00)
- Out of state tuition is 32.6% higher at Warren Wilson than North Carolina State University at Raleigh ($37,500.00 vs. $28,276.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at North Carolina State University at Raleigh than Warren Wilson ($14,852 vs. $28,086)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Warren Wilson College are 5.8% lower than costs at North Carolina State University at Raleigh ($12,050 vs. $12,748)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Warren Wilson College than North Carolina State University at Raleigh (100% vs. 71%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Warren Wilson College students is 183.3% larger than aid received North Carolina State University at Raleigh ($26,012 vs. $9,181)
NC State vs. Warren Wilson Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, NC State or Warren Wilson? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Warren Wilson or NC State .
- The average SAT score at North Carolina State University at Raleigh (1264) is 144 points higher than at Warren Wilson (1120)
- Incoming NC State students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at Warren Wilson (25)
- Accepted freshman NC State students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.83) than students at Warren Wilson (3.6)
- Warren Wilson has a higher acceptance rate (84%) than NC State (47.2%)
NC State vs. Warren Wilson Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NC State 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 NC State.
- The graduation rate at NC State is higher than Warren Wilson College (72% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from North Carolina State University at Raleigh earn on average $26,400 more per year than Warren Wilson graduates after ten years. ($57,200 vs. $30,800)
- North Carolina State University at Raleigh students graduate with a $2,218 lower median federal student loan debt than Warren Wilson graduates. ($20,782 vs. $23,000)
- NC State graduates are paying $23 less per month on federal student loans than Warren Wilson graduates. ($214 vs. $237)
- More NC State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Warren Wilson students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/