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Overview |
Samford University | Warren Wilson | ||
| Location | Birmingham, AL | Swannanoa, NC | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 5,682 | 793 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #213 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | samford.edu | warren-wilson.edu | ||
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Costs |
Samford University | Warren Wilson | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,750 | $37,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,750 | $37,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,264 | $12,050 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $31,803 | $28,086 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,711 | $26,012 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Samford University | Warren Wilson | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,337 | 905 | ||
| Admitted | 3,611 | 760 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.3% | 84% | ||
| Enrolled % | 27% | 25.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.84 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/29 | 21/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1270 | |||
| 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 | May 1, 2024 | Jul 3, 2024 |
Academics |
Samford University | Warren Wilson | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Samford University | Warren Wilson | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $57,400 | $30,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $23,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $237 |
Diversity |
Samford University | Warren Wilson | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
Samford University | Warren Wilson | ||
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| % In-State | 25% | 40% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 74% | 58% | ||
Campus |
Samford University | Warren Wilson | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Samford University is larger than than Warren Wilson based on total student enrollment (5,682 students vs. 793 students)
Samford University vs. Warren Wilson Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Samford University or Warren Wilson?
- Warren Wilson College is 4.9% more expensive to attend than Samford University for in-state tuition ($37,500.00 vs. $35,750.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.9% higher at Warren Wilson than Samford University ($37,500.00 vs. $35,750.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Warren Wilson College than Samford University ($28,086 vs. $31,803)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Samford University are 7% lower than costs at Warren Wilson College ($11,264 vs. $12,050)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Warren Wilson College than Samford University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Warren Wilson College students is 25.6% larger than aid received Samford University ($26,012 vs. $20,711)
Samford University vs. Warren Wilson Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Samford University or Warren Wilson? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Warren Wilson or Samford University .
- The average SAT score at Samford University (1162) is 42 points higher than at Warren Wilson (1120)
- Incoming Samford University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Warren Wilson (25)
- Accepted freshman Samford University students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.84) than students at Warren Wilson (3.6)
- Warren Wilson has a higher acceptance rate (84%) than Samford University (83.3%)
Samford University vs. Warren Wilson Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Samford University 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 Samford University.
- The graduation rate at Samford University is higher than Warren Wilson College (70% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Samford University earn on average $26,600 more per year than Warren Wilson graduates after ten years. ($57,400 vs. $30,800)
- Samford University students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than Warren Wilson graduates. ($22,500 vs. $23,000)
- Samford University graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Warren Wilson graduates. ($232 vs. $237)
- More Samford University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Warren Wilson students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/