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Overview |
Warren Wilson | USC Beaufort | ||
| Location | Swannanoa, NC | Bluffton, SC | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 793 | 2,124 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #977 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | warren-wilson.edu | uscb.edu | ||
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Costs |
Warren Wilson | USC Beaufort | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,500 | $10,344 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,500 | $21,390 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,050 | $8,722 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,086 | $16,113 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,012 | $8,452 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Warren Wilson | USC Beaufort | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 905 | 2,479 | ||
| Admitted | 760 | 1,984 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84% | 80% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.3% | 24% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | 3.82 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/29 | 17/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1110 | |||
| 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 | USC Beaufort | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Warren Wilson | USC Beaufort | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 21% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $30,800 | $36,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 50% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $24,474 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $253 |
Diversity |
Warren Wilson | USC Beaufort | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 22% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 7% |
Students |
Warren Wilson | USC Beaufort | ||
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| % In-State | 40% | 79% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 58% | 18% | ||
Campus |
Warren Wilson | USC Beaufort | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of South Carolina Beaufort is larger than than Warren Wilson based on total student enrollment (2,124 students vs. 793 students)
Warren Wilson vs. USC Beaufort Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Warren Wilson or USC Beaufort?
- Warren Wilson College is 262.5% more expensive to attend than USC Beaufort for in-state tuition ($37,500.00 vs. $10,344.00)
- Out of state tuition is 75.3% higher at Warren Wilson than University of South Carolina Beaufort ($37,500.00 vs. $21,390.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of South Carolina Beaufort than Warren Wilson ($16,113 vs. $28,086)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of South Carolina Beaufort are 38.2% lower than costs at Warren Wilson College ($8,722 vs. $12,050)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Warren Wilson College than University of South Carolina Beaufort (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Warren Wilson College students is 207.8% larger than aid received University of South Carolina Beaufort ($26,012 vs. $8,452)
Warren Wilson vs. USC Beaufort Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Warren Wilson or USC Beaufort? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between USC Beaufort or Warren Wilson .
- The average SAT score at Warren Wilson College (1120) is 193 points higher than at USC Beaufort (927)
- Incoming Warren Wilson students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at USC Beaufort (20)
- Accepted freshman USC Beaufort students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.82) than students at Warren Wilson (3.6)
- Warren Wilson has a higher acceptance rate (84%) than USC Beaufort (80%)
Warren Wilson vs. USC Beaufort Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Warren Wilson or USC Beaufort? 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 USC Beaufort and Warren Wilson.
- The graduation rate at Warren Wilson is higher than University of South Carolina Beaufort (45% vs. 21%)
- Graduates from University of South Carolina Beaufort earn on average $5,900 more per year than Warren Wilson graduates after ten years. ($36,700 vs. $30,800)
- Warren Wilson College students graduate with a $1,474 lower median federal student loan debt than USC Beaufort graduates. ($23,000 vs. $24,474)
- Warren Wilson graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than USC Beaufort graduates. ($237 vs. $253)
- More Warren Wilson graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former USC Beaufort students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/