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Overview |
Warren Wilson | CU | ||
| Location | Swannanoa, NC | Lebanon, TN | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 797 | 3,072 | ||
| 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 | cumberland.edu | ||
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Costs |
Warren Wilson | CU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,300 | $26,640 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,300 | $26,640 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,610 | $10,360 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,913 | $17,669 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,670 | $23,749 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Warren Wilson | CU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 943 | 2,788 | ||
| Admitted | 732 | 1,868 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.6% | 67% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.8% | 36% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | 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 |
Academics |
Warren Wilson | CU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Warren Wilson | CU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 34% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $30,800 | $39,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $21,729 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $224 |
Diversity |
Warren Wilson | CU | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 5% | 6% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 16% |
Students |
Warren Wilson | CU | ||
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| % In-State | 41% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 56% | 8% | ||
Campus |
Warren Wilson | CU | ||
| 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
- Cumberland University is larger than than Warren Wilson based on total student enrollment (3,072 students vs. 797 students)
Warren Wilson vs. CU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Warren Wilson or CU?
- Warren Wilson College is 47.5% more expensive to attend than CU for in-state tuition ($39,300.00 vs. $26,640.00)
- Out of state tuition is 47.5% higher at Warren Wilson than Cumberland University ($39,300.00 vs. $26,640.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Cumberland University than Warren Wilson ($17,669 vs. $27,913)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cumberland University are 21.7% lower than costs at Warren Wilson College ($10,360 vs. $12,610)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Cumberland University than Warren Wilson College (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Warren Wilson College students is 8.1% larger than aid received Cumberland University ($25,670 vs. $23,749)
Warren Wilson vs. CU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Warren Wilson or CU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CU or Warren Wilson .
- The average SAT score at Warren Wilson College (1120) is 131 points higher than at CU (989)
- Incoming Warren Wilson students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at CU (21)
- Accepted freshman Warren Wilson students have a 0.3 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at CU (3.3)
- Warren Wilson has a higher acceptance rate (77.6%) than CU (67%)
Warren Wilson vs. CU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Warren Wilson or CU? 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 CU and Warren Wilson.
- The graduation rate at Warren Wilson is higher than Cumberland University (45% vs. 34%)
- Graduates from Cumberland University earn on average $9,100 more per year than Warren Wilson graduates after ten years. ($39,900 vs. $30,800)
- Cumberland University students graduate with a $1,271 lower median federal student loan debt than Warren Wilson graduates. ($21,729 vs. $23,000)
- CU graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than Warren Wilson graduates. ($224 vs. $237)
- More Warren Wilson graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CU students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/