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Mount St. Mary's College WCU University of North Carolina at Asheville UNCW ASU| Notre Dame de Namur University | Warren Wilson College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
NDNU | Warren Wilson | ||
| Location | Belmont, CA | Swannanoa, NC | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 201 | 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 | ndnu.edu | warren-wilson.edu | ||
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Costs |
NDNU | Warren Wilson | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,306 | $37,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,306 | $37,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,016 | $12,050 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $28,086 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $26,012 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 100% |
Admission |
NDNU | Warren Wilson | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 905 | ||
| Admitted | - | 760 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84% | |||
| Enrolled % | 25.3% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/29 | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Jul 3, 2025 |
Academics |
NDNU | Warren Wilson | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NDNU | Warren Wilson | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,700 | $30,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,222 | $23,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $260 | $237 |
Diversity |
NDNU | Warren Wilson | ||
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| % Men | 25% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 75% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 25% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 39% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 4% |
Students |
NDNU | Warren Wilson | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | 40% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 58% | ||
Campus |
NDNU | 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
- Warren Wilson College is larger than than NDNU based on total student enrollment (793 students vs. 201 students)
NDNU vs. Warren Wilson Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NDNU or Warren Wilson?
- Warren Wilson College is 3.3% more expensive to attend than NDNU for in-state tuition ($37,500.00 vs. $36,306.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.3% higher at Warren Wilson than Notre Dame de Namur University ($37,500.00 vs. $36,306.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Warren Wilson College are 24.6% lower than costs at Notre Dame de Namur University ($12,050 vs. $15,016)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Warren Wilson College than Notre Dame de Namur University (100% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Warren Wilson College students is ?% larger than aid received Notre Dame de Namur University ($26,012 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, NDNU or Warren Wilson? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Warren Wilson or NDNU .
- The average SAT score at Warren Wilson College (1120) is 210 points higher than at NDNU (910)
- Incoming Warren Wilson students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at NDNU (19)
- Accepted freshman Warren Wilson students have a 0.5 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at NDNU (3.1)
NDNU vs. Warren Wilson Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NDNU 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 NDNU.
- The graduation rate at NDNU is higher than Warren Wilson College (51% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Notre Dame de Namur University earn on average $27,900 more per year than Warren Wilson graduates after ten years. ($58,700 vs. $30,800)
- Warren Wilson College students graduate with a $2,222 lower median federal student loan debt than NDNU graduates. ($23,000 vs. $25,222)
- Warren Wilson graduates are paying $23 less per month on federal student loans than NDNU graduates. ($237 vs. $260)
- More Warren Wilson graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NDNU students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/