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Overview |
Warren Wilson | VSU | ||
| Location | Swannanoa, NC | Petersburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 793 | 4,648 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #980 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | warren-wilson.edu | vsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Warren Wilson | VSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,500 | $5,540 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,500 | $16,542 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,050 | $11,544 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,086 | $15,773 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,012 | $11,498 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 92% |
Admission |
Warren Wilson | VSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 905 | 8,230 | ||
| Admitted | 760 | 7,384 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84% | 89.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.3% | 18.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | 2.85 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/29 | 14/17 | ||
| SAT Range | 830/1030 | |||
| 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 | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Warren Wilson | VSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Warren Wilson | VSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $30,800 | $36,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 28% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $29,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $305 |
Diversity |
Warren Wilson | VSU | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 76% | 3% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 87% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 7% |
Students |
Warren Wilson | VSU | ||
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| % In-State | 40% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 58% | 27% | ||
Campus |
Warren Wilson | VSU | ||
| 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
- Virginia State University is larger than than Warren Wilson based on total student enrollment (4,648 students vs. 793 students)
Warren Wilson vs. VSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Warren Wilson or VSU?
- Warren Wilson College is 576.9% more expensive to attend than VSU for in-state tuition ($37,500.00 vs. $5,540.00)
- Out of state tuition is 126.7% higher at Warren Wilson than Virginia State University ($37,500.00 vs. $16,542.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Virginia State University than Warren Wilson ($15,773 vs. $28,086)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Virginia State University are 4.4% lower than costs at Warren Wilson College ($11,544 vs. $12,050)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Warren Wilson College than Virginia State University (100% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Warren Wilson College students is 126.2% larger than aid received Virginia State University ($26,012 vs. $11,498)
Warren Wilson vs. VSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Warren Wilson or VSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between VSU or Warren Wilson .
- The average SAT score at Warren Wilson College (1120) is 263 points higher than at VSU (857)
- Incoming Warren Wilson students have a 7 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at VSU (18)
- Accepted freshman Warren Wilson students have a 0.75 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at VSU (2.85)
- VSU has a higher acceptance rate (89.7%) than Warren Wilson (84%)
Warren Wilson vs. VSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Warren Wilson or VSU? 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 VSU and Warren Wilson.
- The graduation rate at Warren Wilson is higher than Virginia State University (45% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Virginia State University 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 $6,500 lower median federal student loan debt than VSU graduates. ($23,000 vs. $29,500)
- Warren Wilson graduates are paying $68 less per month on federal student loans than VSU graduates. ($237 vs. $305)
- More Warren Wilson graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former VSU students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 28%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/