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UNC Chapel Hill University of Richmond BC Duke Villanova UVA Davidson Holy Cross William & Mary Elon Colgate NC State| Wake Forest University | Warren Wilson College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Wake Forest | Warren Wilson | ||
| Location | Winston Salem, NC | Swannanoa, NC | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 8,963 | 793 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wfu.edu | warren-wilson.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wake Forest | Warren Wilson | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,012 | $37,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,012 | $37,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,652 | $12,050 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,197 | $28,086 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $54,233 | $26,012 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 29% | 100% |
Admission |
Wake Forest | Warren Wilson | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 16,857 | 905 | ||
| Admitted | 3,602 | 760 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 21.4% | 84% | ||
| Enrolled % | 38% | 25.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 21/29 | |||
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| 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 1, 2025 | Jul 3, 2025 |
Academics |
Wake Forest | Warren Wilson | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wake Forest | Warren Wilson | ||
| Graduation Rate | 88% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $77,200 | $30,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 88% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $23,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $237 |
Diversity |
Wake Forest | Warren Wilson | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 4% |
Students |
Wake Forest | Warren Wilson | ||
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| % In-State | 14% | 40% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 77% | 58% | ||
Campus |
Wake Forest | 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
- Wake Forest University is larger than than Warren Wilson based on total student enrollment (8,963 students vs. 793 students)
Wake Forest vs. Warren Wilson Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wake Forest or Warren Wilson?
- Wake Forest University is 62.7% more expensive to attend than Warren Wilson for in-state tuition ($61,012.00 vs. $37,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 62.7% higher at Wake Forest than Warren Wilson College ($61,012.00 vs. $37,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wake Forest University than Warren Wilson ($26,197 vs. $28,086)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Warren Wilson College are 38.2% lower than costs at Wake Forest University ($12,050 vs. $16,652)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Warren Wilson College than Wake Forest University (100% vs. 29%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wake Forest University students is 108.5% larger than aid received Warren Wilson College ($54,233 vs. $26,012)
Wake Forest vs. Warren Wilson Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wake Forest or Warren Wilson? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Warren Wilson or Wake Forest .
- Warren Wilson has a higher acceptance rate (84%) than Wake Forest (21.4%)
Wake Forest vs. Warren Wilson Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wake Forest 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 Wake Forest.
- The graduation rate at Wake Forest is higher than Warren Wilson College (88% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Wake Forest University earn on average $46,400 more per year than Warren Wilson graduates after ten years. ($77,200 vs. $30,800)
- Warren Wilson College and Wake Forest graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($23,000 vs. $23,000)
- Warren Wilson College and Wake Forest graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($237 vs. $237)
- More Wake Forest graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Warren Wilson students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/