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Paul Quinn College WCU University of North Carolina at Asheville Huston-Tillotson University UNCW ASU| Warren Wilson College | Wiley College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Warren Wilson | Wiley College | ||
| Location | Swannanoa, NC | Marshall, TX | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 793 | 698 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | warren-wilson.edu | wileyc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Warren Wilson | Wiley College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,500 | $12,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,500 | $12,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,050 | $5,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,086 | $11,246 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,012 | $9,054 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 93% |
Admission |
Warren Wilson | Wiley College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 905 | - | ||
| Admitted | 760 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.3% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | 2.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | C+ | ||
| 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) | |||
| Application Deadline | Jul 3, 2025 |
Academics |
Warren Wilson | Wiley College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Warren Wilson | Wiley College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 18% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $30,800 | $29,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 15% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $30,046 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $310 |
Diversity |
Warren Wilson | Wiley College | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 76% | 2% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 83% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
Warren Wilson | Wiley College | ||
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| % In-State | 40% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 58% | 31% | ||
Campus |
Warren Wilson | Wiley College | ||
| 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
- Warren Wilson College is larger than than Wiley College based on total student enrollment (793 students vs. 698 students)
Warren Wilson vs. Wiley College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Warren Wilson or Wiley College?
- Warren Wilson College is 200% more expensive to attend than Wiley College for in-state tuition ($37,500.00 vs. $12,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 200% higher at Warren Wilson than Wiley College ($37,500.00 vs. $12,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wiley College than Warren Wilson ($11,246 vs. $28,086)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wiley College are 141% lower than costs at Warren Wilson College ($5,000 vs. $12,050)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Warren Wilson College than Wiley College (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Warren Wilson College students is 187.3% larger than aid received Wiley College ($26,012 vs. $9,054)
Which college is harder to get into, Warren Wilson or Wiley College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wiley College or Warren Wilson .
- Accepted freshman Warren Wilson students have a 1.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at Wiley College (2.53)
Warren Wilson vs. Wiley College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Warren Wilson or Wiley College? 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 Wiley College and Warren Wilson.
- The graduation rate at Warren Wilson is higher than Wiley College (45% vs. 18%)
- Graduates from Warren Wilson College earn on average $1,700 more per year than Wiley College graduates after ten years. ($30,800 vs. $29,100)
- Warren Wilson College students graduate with a $7,046 lower median federal student loan debt than Wiley College graduates. ($23,000 vs. $30,046)
- Warren Wilson graduates are paying $73 less per month on federal student loans than Wiley College graduates. ($237 vs. $310)
- More Warren Wilson graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Wiley College students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 15%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/