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WCU University of North Carolina at Asheville UNCW UArts ASU Temple| Warren Wilson College | Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Warren Wilson | PAFA | ||
| Location | Swannanoa, NC | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 793 | 172 | ||
| 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 | pafa.org | ||
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Costs |
Warren Wilson | PAFA | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,500 | $40,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,500 | $40,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,050 | $17,512 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,086 | $48,191 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,012 | $16,087 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 80% |
Admission |
Warren Wilson | PAFA | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 905 | 183 | ||
| Admitted | 760 | 167 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84% | 91.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.3% | 11.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Unavailable | ||
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| 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 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Warren Wilson | PAFA | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 5:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Warren Wilson | PAFA | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 73% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $30,800 | $22,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $26,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $274 |
Diversity |
Warren Wilson | PAFA | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 69% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 6% | ||
| % International | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 7% |
Students |
Warren Wilson | PAFA | ||
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| % In-State | 40% | 53% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 58% | 42% | ||
Campus |
Warren Wilson | PAFA | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Warren Wilson College is larger than than PAFA based on total student enrollment (793 students vs. 172 students)
Warren Wilson vs. PAFA Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Warren Wilson or PAFA?
- Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts is 8% more expensive to attend than Warren Wilson for in-state tuition ($40,500.00 vs. $37,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8% higher at PAFA than Warren Wilson College ($40,500.00 vs. $37,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Warren Wilson College than PAFA ($28,086 vs. $48,191)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Warren Wilson College are 45.3% lower than costs at Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts ($12,050 vs. $17,512)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Warren Wilson College than Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts (100% vs. 80%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Warren Wilson College students is 61.7% larger than aid received Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts ($26,012 vs. $16,087)
Warren Wilson vs. PAFA Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Warren Wilson or PAFA? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between PAFA or Warren Wilson .
- PAFA has a higher acceptance rate (91.3%) than Warren Wilson (84%)
Warren Wilson vs. PAFA Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Warren Wilson or PAFA? 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 PAFA and Warren Wilson.
- The graduation rate at PAFA is higher than Warren Wilson College (73% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Warren Wilson College earn on average $8,800 more per year than PAFA graduates after ten years. ($30,800 vs. $22,000)
- Warren Wilson College students graduate with a $3,500 lower median federal student loan debt than PAFA graduates. ($23,000 vs. $26,500)
- Warren Wilson graduates are paying $37 less per month on federal student loans than PAFA graduates. ($237 vs. $274)
- More Warren Wilson graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former PAFA students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/