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Overview |
University of North Carolina at Asheville | Warren Wilson | ||
| Location | Asheville, NC | Swannanoa, NC | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,914 | 793 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #444 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | unca.edu | warren-wilson.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of North Carolina at Asheville | Warren Wilson | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,122 | $37,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,470 | $37,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,556 | $12,050 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,730 | $28,086 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,491 | $26,012 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 90% | 100% |
Admission |
University of North Carolina at Asheville | Warren Wilson | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,278 | 905 | ||
| Admitted | 3,179 | 760 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.3% | 84% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.9% | 25.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.49 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 21/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1145/1340 | |||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2025 | Jul 3, 2025 |
Academics |
University of North Carolina at Asheville | Warren Wilson | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of North Carolina at Asheville | Warren Wilson | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,900 | $30,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,641 | $23,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $213 | $237 |
Diversity |
University of North Carolina at Asheville | Warren Wilson | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 4% |
Students |
University of North Carolina at Asheville | Warren Wilson | ||
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| % In-State | 82% | 40% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 58% | ||
Campus |
University of North Carolina at Asheville | 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
- University of North Carolina at Asheville is larger than than Warren Wilson based on total student enrollment (2,914 students vs. 793 students)
University of North Carolina at Asheville vs. Warren Wilson Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of North Carolina at Asheville or Warren Wilson?
- Warren Wilson College is 809.8% more expensive to attend than University of North Carolina at Asheville for in-state tuition ($37,500.00 vs. $4,122.00)
- Out of state tuition is 74.7% higher at Warren Wilson than University of North Carolina at Asheville ($37,500.00 vs. $21,470.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of North Carolina at Asheville than Warren Wilson ($14,730 vs. $28,086)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of North Carolina at Asheville are 14.2% lower than costs at Warren Wilson College ($10,556 vs. $12,050)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Warren Wilson College than University of North Carolina at Asheville (100% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Warren Wilson College students is 300.7% larger than aid received University of North Carolina at Asheville ($26,012 vs. $6,491)
University of North Carolina at Asheville vs. Warren Wilson Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of North Carolina at Asheville or Warren Wilson? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Warren Wilson or University of North Carolina at Asheville .
- The average SAT score at University of North Carolina at Asheville (1159) is 39 points higher than at Warren Wilson (1120)
- Incoming University of North Carolina at Asheville students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Warren Wilson (25)
- Accepted freshman Warren Wilson students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at University of North Carolina at Asheville (3.49)
- Warren Wilson has a higher acceptance rate (84%) than University of North Carolina at Asheville (74.3%)
University of North Carolina at Asheville vs. Warren Wilson Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of North Carolina at Asheville 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 University of North Carolina at Asheville.
- The graduation rate at University of North Carolina at Asheville is higher than Warren Wilson College (61% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from University of North Carolina at Asheville earn on average $7,100 more per year than Warren Wilson graduates after ten years. ($37,900 vs. $30,800)
- University of North Carolina at Asheville students graduate with a $2,359 lower median federal student loan debt than Warren Wilson graduates. ($20,641 vs. $23,000)
- University of North Carolina at Asheville graduates are paying $24 less per month on federal student loans than Warren Wilson graduates. ($213 vs. $237)
- More Warren Wilson graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of North Carolina at Asheville students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/