SFBU vs. Warren Wilson

Comparable Facts

Compare San Francisco Bay University in Fremont, California with Warren Wilson College in Swannanoa, NC on tuition, admissions, graduation, earnings, and student body data using the table above.

Warren Wilson College is larger than SFBU based on total student enrollment (791 students vs. 389 students).

Location, institution type, and student-faculty ratio

• San Francisco Bay University is located in Fremont, California (Large Suburban setting); Warren Wilson College is in Swannanoa, NC (Midsize Suburban setting).
• San Francisco Bay University is a private, non-profit 4-year institution. Warren Wilson College is a private, non-profit 4-year institution.
• Student-to-faculty ratio: San Francisco Bay University 10:1; Warren Wilson College 12:1.

SFBU vs. Warren Wilson Cost Comparison

Which college is more expensive, SFBU or Warren Wilson? Published tuition is the sticker price; many students pay less after aid (see average net price below).

• The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at San Francisco Bay University than Warren Wilson ($10,294 vs. $26,084).
• Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at San Francisco Bay University are 18% lower than at Warren Wilson College ($10,700 vs. $13,050).
• Warren Wilson College is 370% more expensive for in-state tuition than SFBU (about $32,670 more per year; $41,500.00 vs. $8,830.00).
• Out-of-state tuition is 370% higher at Warren Wilson than at San Francisco Bay University (about $32,670 more per year; $41,500.00 vs. $8,830.00).
• The same share of students receive grant aid at San Francisco Bay University as at Warren Wilson College (100% vs. 100%).
• The average total grant financial aid received by Warren Wilson College students is 160.8% larger than aid received by San Francisco Bay University students ($30,887 vs. $11,841).

SFBU vs. Warren Wilson Admissions comparison

Which college is harder to get into, SFBU or Warren Wilson? Typical SAT and ACT scores (midpoint estimates from the mid-50% ranges in the table above), enrolled-tester score ranges where reported, test score submission policy, deadlines, and acceptance rates summarize admission difficulty between Warren Wilson and SFBU.

• Reported middle 50% ACT composite range (25th-75th percentile) among enrolled freshmen who submitted scoresWarren Wilson College 21/29.
• Submitting SAT or ACT scores: SFBU - Test-free; Warren Wilson - Test optional.
• Typical fall application deadline: SFBU Aug 5, 2027; Warren Wilson Jul 3, 2027.
• Enrolled freshman Warren Wilson students have a 0.88 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at SFBU (2.72).
• SFBU has a higher acceptance rate (95.8%) than Warren Wilson (71.3%).
• The share of admitted students who enrolled (yield) is 5.6% at SFBU vs. 17.9% at Warren Wilson.

SFBU vs. Warren Wilson Graduation Outcomes Comparison

How do outcomes compare for SFBU and Warren Wilson? Where federal data is available for both schools, the bullets below compare graduation rate, earnings, and student loan debt using the same College Scorecard / IPEDS fields as the comparison table. If a metric is missing for one school, that school is noted separately.

• Warren Wilson College's six-year graduation rate is 45%. Comparable graduation rate data is not available for SFBU.
• Graduates from Warren Wilson College have median earnings of about $30,800 about ten years after starting college (College Scorecard). Comparable earnings data is not available for SFBU.

Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/. Values reflect the most recent year available in our dataset.