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Overview |
Davidson | Warren Wilson | ||
| Location | Davidson, NC | Swannanoa, NC | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,927 | 793 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #37 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | davidson.edu | warren-wilson.edu | ||
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Costs |
Davidson | Warren Wilson | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $56,550 | $37,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $56,550 | $37,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,750 | $12,050 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,704 | $28,086 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $46,496 | $26,012 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 65% | 100% |
Admission |
Davidson | Warren Wilson | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,479 | 905 | ||
| Admitted | 1,098 | 760 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 16.9% | 84% | ||
| Enrolled % | 49.4% | 25.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.81 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 31/33 | 21/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1350/1500 | |||
| 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 | Jan 7, 2024 | Jul 3, 2024 |
Academics |
Davidson | Warren Wilson | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Davidson | Warren Wilson | ||
| Graduation Rate | 92% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $63,500 | $30,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 89% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,000 | $23,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $175 | $237 |
Diversity |
Davidson | Warren Wilson | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
Davidson | Warren Wilson | ||
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| % In-State | 17% | 40% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 71% | 58% | ||
Campus |
Davidson | Warren Wilson | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Davidson College is larger than than Warren Wilson based on total student enrollment (1,927 students vs. 793 students)
Davidson vs. Warren Wilson Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Davidson or Warren Wilson?
- Davidson College is 50.8% more expensive to attend than Warren Wilson for in-state tuition ($56,550.00 vs. $37,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 50.8% higher at Davidson than Warren Wilson College ($56,550.00 vs. $37,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Davidson College than Warren Wilson ($26,704 vs. $28,086)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Warren Wilson College are 30.7% lower than costs at Davidson College ($12,050 vs. $15,750)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Warren Wilson College than Davidson College (100% vs. 65%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Davidson College students is 78.7% larger than aid received Warren Wilson College ($46,496 vs. $26,012)
Davidson vs. Warren Wilson Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Davidson or Warren Wilson? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Warren Wilson or Davidson .
- The average SAT score at Davidson College (1355) is 235 points higher than at Warren Wilson (1120)
- Incoming Davidson students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (31) than students at Warren Wilson (25)
- Accepted freshman Davidson students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.81) than students at Warren Wilson (3.6)
- Warren Wilson has a higher acceptance rate (84%) than Davidson (16.9%)
Davidson vs. Warren Wilson Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Davidson or Warren Wilson? 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 Warren Wilson and Davidson.
- The graduation rate at Davidson is higher than Warren Wilson College (92% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Davidson College earn on average $32,700 more per year than Warren Wilson graduates after ten years. ($63,500 vs. $30,800)
- Davidson College students graduate with a $6,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Warren Wilson graduates. ($17,000 vs. $23,000)
- Davidson graduates are paying $62 less per month on federal student loans than Warren Wilson graduates. ($175 vs. $237)
- More Davidson graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Warren Wilson students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/