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Overview |
Kentucky | Warren Wilson | ||
| Location | Lexington, KY | Swannanoa, NC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 31,547 | 793 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #408 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uky.edu | warren-wilson.edu | ||
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Costs |
Kentucky | Warren Wilson | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,496 | $37,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,913 | $37,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,676 | $12,050 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,693 | $28,086 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,114 | $26,012 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 100% |
Admission |
Kentucky | Warren Wilson | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 22,109 | 905 | ||
| Admitted | 20,979 | 760 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.9% | 84% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.9% | 25.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.59 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/28 | 21/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1290 | |||
| 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 | Feb 15, 2024 | Jul 3, 2024 |
Academics |
Kentucky | Warren Wilson | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Kentucky | Warren Wilson | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,000 | $30,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,750 | $23,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $235 | $237 |
Diversity |
Kentucky | Warren Wilson | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 4% |
Students |
Kentucky | Warren Wilson | ||
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| % In-State | 61% | 40% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 37% | 58% | ||
Campus |
Kentucky | 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
- University of Kentucky is larger than than Warren Wilson based on total student enrollment (31,547 students vs. 793 students)
Kentucky vs. Warren Wilson Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Kentucky or Warren Wilson?
- Warren Wilson College is 226.2% more expensive to attend than Kentucky for in-state tuition ($37,500.00 vs. $11,496.00)
- Out of state tuition is 21.3% higher at Warren Wilson than University of Kentucky ($37,500.00 vs. $30,913.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Kentucky than Warren Wilson ($18,693 vs. $28,086)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Warren Wilson College are 21.8% lower than costs at University of Kentucky ($12,050 vs. $14,676)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Warren Wilson College than University of Kentucky (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Warren Wilson College students is 84.3% larger than aid received University of Kentucky ($26,012 vs. $14,114)
Kentucky vs. Warren Wilson Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Kentucky or Warren Wilson? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Warren Wilson or Kentucky .
- The average SAT score at University of Kentucky (1143) is 23 points higher than at Warren Wilson (1120)
- Incoming Kentucky students have at the same average ACT score (25) as students at Warren Wilson (25)
- Accepted freshman Warren Wilson students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at Kentucky (3.59)
- Kentucky has a higher acceptance rate (94.9%) than Warren Wilson (84%)
Kentucky vs. Warren Wilson Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Kentucky 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 Kentucky.
- The graduation rate at Kentucky is higher than Warren Wilson College (59% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from University of Kentucky earn on average $20,200 more per year than Warren Wilson graduates after ten years. ($51,000 vs. $30,800)
- University of Kentucky students graduate with a $250 lower median federal student loan debt than Warren Wilson graduates. ($22,750 vs. $23,000)
- Kentucky graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than Warren Wilson graduates. ($235 vs. $237)
- More Warren Wilson graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Kentucky students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/