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CCAD WCU University of North Carolina at Asheville UNCW ASU| Warren Wilson College | Art Academy of Cincinnati | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Warren Wilson | AAC | ||
| Location | Swannanoa, NC | Cincinnati, OH | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 797 | 259 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | warren-wilson.edu | artacademy.edu | ||
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Costs |
Warren Wilson | AAC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,300 | $37,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,300 | $37,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,610 | $10,325 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,913 | $28,899 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,670 | $19,277 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Warren Wilson | AAC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 943 | 1,056 | ||
| Admitted | 732 | 350 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.6% | 33.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.8% | 16.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | 3.1 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | 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 | Jul 3, 2026 | Aug 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Warren Wilson | AAC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Warren Wilson | AAC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $30,800 | $30,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $279 |
Diversity |
Warren Wilson | AAC | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 5% | 2% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
Warren Wilson | AAC | ||
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| % In-State | 41% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 56% | 42% | ||
Campus |
Warren Wilson | AAC | ||
| 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 AAC based on total student enrollment (797 students vs. 259 students)
Warren Wilson vs. AAC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Warren Wilson or AAC?
- Warren Wilson College is 4.8% more expensive to attend than AAC for in-state tuition ($39,300.00 vs. $37,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.8% higher at Warren Wilson than Art Academy of Cincinnati ($39,300.00 vs. $37,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Warren Wilson College than AAC ($27,913 vs. $28,899)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Art Academy of Cincinnati are 22.1% lower than costs at Warren Wilson College ($10,325 vs. $12,610)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Art Academy of Cincinnati than Warren Wilson College (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Warren Wilson College students is 33.2% larger than aid received Art Academy of Cincinnati ($25,670 vs. $19,277)
Warren Wilson vs. AAC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Warren Wilson or AAC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between AAC or Warren Wilson .
- The average SAT score at Warren Wilson College (1120) is 157 points higher than at AAC (963)
- Incoming Warren Wilson students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at AAC (21)
- Accepted freshman Warren Wilson students have a 0.5 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at AAC (3.1)
- Warren Wilson has a higher acceptance rate (77.6%) than AAC (33.1%)
Warren Wilson vs. AAC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Warren Wilson or AAC? 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 AAC and Warren Wilson.
- The graduation rate at Warren Wilson is higher than Art Academy of Cincinnati (45% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Warren Wilson College earn on average $400 more per year than AAC graduates after ten years. ($30,800 vs. $30,400)
- Warren Wilson College students graduate with a $4,000 lower median federal student loan debt than AAC graduates. ($23,000 vs. $27,000)
- Warren Wilson graduates are paying $42 less per month on federal student loans than AAC graduates. ($237 vs. $279)
- More Warren Wilson graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former AAC students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/