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Overview |
Warren Wilson | Allen University | ||
| Location | Swannanoa, NC | Columbia, SC | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 793 | 657 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | African Methodist Episcopal | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | warren-wilson.edu | allenuniversity.edu | ||
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Costs |
Warren Wilson | Allen University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,500 | $12,540 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,500 | $12,540 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,050 | $8,584 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,086 | $13,774 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,012 | $11,268 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Warren Wilson | Allen University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 905 | 3,123 | ||
| Admitted | 760 | 1,354 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84% | 43.4%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.3% | 12.9%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/29 | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 3, 2025 | Jul 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Warren Wilson | Allen University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Warren Wilson | Allen University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $30,800 | $24,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 13% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $37,119 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $383 |
Diversity |
Warren Wilson | Allen University | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 57% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 43% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 76% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 98% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
Warren Wilson | Allen University | ||
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| % In-State | 40% | 56% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 58% | 44% | ||
Campus |
Warren Wilson | Allen University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Warren Wilson College is larger than than Allen University based on total student enrollment (793 students vs. 657 students)
Warren Wilson vs. Allen University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Warren Wilson or Allen University?
- Warren Wilson College is 199% more expensive to attend than Allen University for in-state tuition ($37,500.00 vs. $12,540.00)
- Out of state tuition is 199% higher at Warren Wilson than Allen University ($37,500.00 vs. $12,540.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Allen University than Warren Wilson ($13,774 vs. $28,086)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Allen University are 40.4% lower than costs at Warren Wilson College ($8,584 vs. $12,050)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Warren Wilson College than Allen University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Warren Wilson College students is 130.8% larger than aid received Allen University ($26,012 vs. $11,268)
Warren Wilson vs. Allen University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Warren Wilson or Allen University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Allen University or Warren Wilson .
- Warren Wilson has a higher acceptance rate (84%) than Allen University (43.4%)
Warren Wilson vs. Allen University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Warren Wilson or Allen University? 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 Allen University and Warren Wilson.
- Graduates from Warren Wilson College earn on average $6,500 more per year than Allen University graduates after ten years. ($30,800 vs. $24,300)
- Warren Wilson College students graduate with a $14,119 lower median federal student loan debt than Allen University graduates. ($23,000 vs. $37,119)
- Warren Wilson graduates are paying $146 less per month on federal student loans than Allen University graduates. ($237 vs. $383)
- More Warren Wilson graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Allen University students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 13%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/