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Marshall University PennWest California Bluefield State College NCAT WCU WVU MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College University of North Carolina at Asheville UNCW ASU UVa-Wise Fairmont State| Warren Wilson College | Concord University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Warren Wilson | Concord University | ||
| Location | Swannanoa, NC | Athens, WV | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 793 | 1,748 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #966 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | warren-wilson.edu | concord.edu | ||
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Costs |
Warren Wilson | Concord University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,500 | $8,540 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,500 | $18,780 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,050 | $10,090 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,086 | $8,464 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,012 | $11,120 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
Warren Wilson | Concord University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 905 | 1,730 | ||
| Admitted | 760 | 1,581 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84% | 91.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.3% | 23.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | 3.4 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/29 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 890/1135 | |||
| 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, 2025 |
Academics |
Warren Wilson | Concord University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Warren Wilson | Concord University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 34% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $30,800 | $33,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $19,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $201 |
Diversity |
Warren Wilson | Concord University | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 86% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
Warren Wilson | Concord University | ||
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| % In-State | 40% | 63% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 58% | 37% | ||
Campus |
Warren Wilson | Concord University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Concord University is larger than than Warren Wilson based on total student enrollment (1,748 students vs. 793 students)
Warren Wilson vs. Concord University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Warren Wilson or Concord University?
- Warren Wilson College is 339.1% more expensive to attend than Concord University for in-state tuition ($37,500.00 vs. $8,540.00)
- Out of state tuition is 99.7% higher at Warren Wilson than Concord University ($37,500.00 vs. $18,780.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Concord University than Warren Wilson ($8,464 vs. $28,086)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Concord University are 19.4% lower than costs at Warren Wilson College ($10,090 vs. $12,050)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Warren Wilson College than Concord University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Warren Wilson College students is 133.9% larger than aid received Concord University ($26,012 vs. $11,120)
Warren Wilson vs. Concord University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Warren Wilson or Concord University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Concord University or Warren Wilson .
- The average SAT score at Warren Wilson College (1120) is 126 points higher than at Concord University (994)
- Incoming Warren Wilson students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Concord University (22)
- Accepted freshman Warren Wilson students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at Concord University (3.4)
- Concord University has a higher acceptance rate (91.4%) than Warren Wilson (84%)
Warren Wilson vs. Concord University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Warren Wilson or Concord 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 Concord University and Warren Wilson.
- The graduation rate at Warren Wilson is higher than Concord University (45% vs. 34%)
- Graduates from Concord University earn on average $2,300 more per year than Warren Wilson graduates after ten years. ($33,100 vs. $30,800)
- Concord University students graduate with a $3,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Warren Wilson graduates. ($19,500 vs. $23,000)
- Concord University graduates are paying $36 less per month on federal student loans than Warren Wilson graduates. ($201 vs. $237)
- More Warren Wilson graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Concord University students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/