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Overview |
Warren Wilson | Fairmont State | ||
| Location | Swannanoa, NC | Fairmont, WV | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 793 | 3,498 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #979 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | warren-wilson.edu | fairmontstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Warren Wilson | Fairmont State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,500 | $6,022 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,500 | $15,638 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,050 | $10,022 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,086 | $10,794 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,012 | $6,547 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 94% |
Admission |
Warren Wilson | Fairmont State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 905 | 1,926 | ||
| Admitted | 760 | 1,897 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84% | 98.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.3% | 37% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | 3.36 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/29 | 18/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 820/1050 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 3, 2025 |
Academics |
Warren Wilson | Fairmont State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Warren Wilson | Fairmont State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 33% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $30,800 | $37,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 43% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $22,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $227 |
Diversity |
Warren Wilson | Fairmont State | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 86% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
Warren Wilson | Fairmont State | ||
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| % In-State | 40% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 58% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Warren Wilson | Fairmont State | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Fairmont State University is larger than than Warren Wilson based on total student enrollment (3,498 students vs. 793 students)
Warren Wilson vs. Fairmont State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Warren Wilson or Fairmont State ?
- Warren Wilson College is 522.7% more expensive to attend than Fairmont State for in-state tuition ($37,500.00 vs. $6,022.00)
- Out of state tuition is 139.8% higher at Warren Wilson than Fairmont State University ($37,500.00 vs. $15,638.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Fairmont State University than Warren Wilson ($10,794 vs. $28,086)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Fairmont State University are 20.2% lower than costs at Warren Wilson College ($10,022 vs. $12,050)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Warren Wilson College than Fairmont State University (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Warren Wilson College students is 297.3% larger than aid received Fairmont State University ($26,012 vs. $6,547)
Warren Wilson vs. Fairmont State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Warren Wilson or Fairmont State ? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Fairmont State or Warren Wilson .
- The average SAT score at Warren Wilson College (1120) is 158 points higher than at Fairmont State (962)
- Incoming Warren Wilson students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Fairmont State (21)
- Accepted freshman Warren Wilson students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at Fairmont State (3.36)
- Fairmont State has a higher acceptance rate (98.5%) than Warren Wilson (84%)
Warren Wilson vs. Fairmont State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Warren Wilson or Fairmont State ? 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 Fairmont State and Warren Wilson.
- The graduation rate at Warren Wilson is higher than Fairmont State University (45% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Fairmont State University earn on average $6,800 more per year than Warren Wilson graduates after ten years. ($37,600 vs. $30,800)
- Fairmont State University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Warren Wilson graduates. ($22,000 vs. $23,000)
- Fairmont State graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Warren Wilson graduates. ($227 vs. $237)
- More Warren Wilson graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Fairmont State students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 43%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/