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Overview |
Warren Wilson | Tennessee State University | ||
| Location | Swannanoa, NC | Nashville, TN | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 797 | 8,198 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #998 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | warren-wilson.edu | tnstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Warren Wilson | Tennessee State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,300 | $7,320 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,300 | $21,036 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,610 | $10,120 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,913 | $9,231 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,670 | $15,589 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 94% |
Admission |
Warren Wilson | Tennessee State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 943 | 12,890 | ||
| Admitted | 732 | 11,940 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.6% | 92.6%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.8% | 14.8%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | 3.22 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/29 | 16/21 | ||
| SAT Range | 856/1068 | |||
| 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 | Tennessee State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Warren Wilson | Tennessee State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 36% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $30,800 | $38,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 29% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $28,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $289 |
Diversity |
Warren Wilson | Tennessee State University | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Women | 5% | 11% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 76% | 14% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 70% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
Warren Wilson | Tennessee State University | ||
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| % In-State | 41% | 32% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 56% | 65% | ||
Campus |
Warren Wilson | Tennessee State University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Tennessee State University is larger than than Warren Wilson based on total student enrollment (8,198 students vs. 797 students)
Warren Wilson vs. Tennessee State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Warren Wilson or Tennessee State University?
- Warren Wilson College is 436.9% more expensive to attend than Tennessee State University for in-state tuition ($39,300.00 vs. $7,320.00)
- Out of state tuition is 86.8% higher at Warren Wilson than Tennessee State University ($39,300.00 vs. $21,036.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Tennessee State University than Warren Wilson ($9,231 vs. $27,913)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Tennessee State University are 24.6% lower than costs at Warren Wilson College ($10,120 vs. $12,610)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Warren Wilson College than Tennessee State University (99% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Warren Wilson College students is 64.7% larger than aid received Tennessee State University ($25,670 vs. $15,589)
Warren Wilson vs. Tennessee State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Warren Wilson or Tennessee State University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Tennessee State University or Warren Wilson .
- Accepted freshman Warren Wilson students have a 0.38 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at Tennessee State University (3.22)
- Tennessee State University has a higher acceptance rate (92.6%) than Warren Wilson (77.6%)
Warren Wilson vs. Tennessee State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Warren Wilson or Tennessee State 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 Tennessee State University and Warren Wilson.
- The graduation rate at Warren Wilson is higher than Tennessee State University (45% vs. 36%)
- Graduates from Tennessee State University earn on average $7,600 more per year than Warren Wilson graduates after ten years. ($38,400 vs. $30,800)
- Warren Wilson College students graduate with a $5,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Tennessee State University graduates. ($23,000 vs. $28,000)
- Warren Wilson graduates are paying $52 less per month on federal student loans than Tennessee State University graduates. ($237 vs. $289)
- More Warren Wilson graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Tennessee State University students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 29%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/