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Vanderbilt WUSTL Tulane Duke Georgetown Rice Tufts Carnegie Mellon USC Case Western Notre Dame Washington and Lee| Emory University | Warren Wilson College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Emory | Warren Wilson | ||
| Location | Atlanta, GA | Swannanoa, NC | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 14,841 | 793 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #24 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | emory.edu | warren-wilson.edu | ||
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Costs |
Emory | Warren Wilson | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $57,120 | $37,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $57,120 | $37,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,016 | $12,050 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,680 | $28,086 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $48,914 | $26,012 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 51% | 100% |
Admission |
Emory | Warren Wilson | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 33,179 | 905 | ||
| Admitted | 3,767 | 760 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 11.4% | 84% | ||
| Enrolled % | 37.8% | 25.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.8 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 32/34 | 21/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1430/1550 | |||
| 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 1, 2024 | Jul 3, 2024 |
Academics |
Emory | Warren Wilson | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Emory | Warren Wilson | ||
| Graduation Rate | 90% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $81,500 | $30,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,233 | $23,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $178 | $237 |
Diversity |
Emory | Warren Wilson | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 41% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 17% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 4% |
Students |
Emory | Warren Wilson | ||
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| % In-State | 11% | 40% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 69% | 58% | ||
Campus |
Emory | Warren Wilson | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Emory University is larger than than Warren Wilson based on total student enrollment (14,841 students vs. 793 students)
Emory vs. Warren Wilson Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Emory or Warren Wilson?
- Emory University is 52.3% more expensive to attend than Warren Wilson for in-state tuition ($57,120.00 vs. $37,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 52.3% higher at Emory than Warren Wilson College ($57,120.00 vs. $37,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Emory University than Warren Wilson ($26,680 vs. $28,086)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Warren Wilson College are 41.2% lower than costs at Emory University ($12,050 vs. $17,016)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Warren Wilson College than Emory University (100% vs. 51%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Emory University students is 88% larger than aid received Warren Wilson College ($48,914 vs. $26,012)
Emory vs. Warren Wilson Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Emory or Warren Wilson? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Warren Wilson or Emory .
- The average SAT score at Emory University (1380) is 260 points higher than at Warren Wilson (1120)
- Incoming Emory students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (31) than students at Warren Wilson (25)
- Accepted freshman Emory students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at Warren Wilson (3.6)
- Warren Wilson has a higher acceptance rate (84%) than Emory (11.4%)
Emory vs. Warren Wilson Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Emory 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 Emory.
- The graduation rate at Emory is higher than Warren Wilson College (90% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Emory University earn on average $50,700 more per year than Warren Wilson graduates after ten years. ($81,500 vs. $30,800)
- Emory University students graduate with a $5,767 lower median federal student loan debt than Warren Wilson graduates. ($17,233 vs. $23,000)
- Emory graduates are paying $59 less per month on federal student loans than Warren Wilson graduates. ($178 vs. $237)
- More Emory graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Warren Wilson students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/