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Overview |
Warren Wilson | WCU | ||
| Location | Swannanoa, NC | Cullowhee, NC | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 793 | 11,635 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #763 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | warren-wilson.edu | wcu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Warren Wilson | WCU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,500 | $1,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,500 | $5,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,050 | $11,173 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,086 | $13,022 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,012 | $4,526 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Warren Wilson | WCU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 905 | 17,917 | ||
| Admitted | 760 | 15,201 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84% | 84.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.3% | 12.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | 3.44 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/29 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1240 | |||
| 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 | Mar 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Warren Wilson | WCU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Warren Wilson | WCU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $30,800 | $39,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $22,010 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $227 |
Diversity |
Warren Wilson | WCU | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
Warren Wilson | WCU | ||
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| % In-State | 40% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 58% | 18% | ||
Campus |
Warren Wilson | WCU | ||
| 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
- Western Carolina University is larger than than Warren Wilson based on total student enrollment (11,635 students vs. 793 students)
Warren Wilson vs. WCU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Warren Wilson or WCU?
- Warren Wilson College is 3,650% more expensive to attend than WCU for in-state tuition ($37,500.00 vs. $1,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 650% higher at Warren Wilson than Western Carolina University ($37,500.00 vs. $5,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Western Carolina University than Warren Wilson ($13,022 vs. $28,086)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Western Carolina University are 7.8% lower than costs at Warren Wilson College ($11,173 vs. $12,050)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Warren Wilson College than Western Carolina University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Warren Wilson College students is 474.7% larger than aid received Western Carolina University ($26,012 vs. $4,526)
Warren Wilson vs. WCU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Warren Wilson or WCU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WCU or Warren Wilson .
- The average SAT score at Warren Wilson College (1120) is 88 points higher than at WCU (1032)
- Incoming Warren Wilson students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at WCU (22)
- Accepted freshman Warren Wilson students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at WCU (3.44)
- WCU has a higher acceptance rate (84.8%) than Warren Wilson (84%)
Warren Wilson vs. WCU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Warren Wilson or WCU? 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 WCU and Warren Wilson.
- The graduation rate at WCU is higher than Warren Wilson College (50% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Western Carolina University earn on average $8,300 more per year than Warren Wilson graduates after ten years. ($39,100 vs. $30,800)
- Western Carolina University students graduate with a $990 lower median federal student loan debt than Warren Wilson graduates. ($22,010 vs. $23,000)
- WCU 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 WCU students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/