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Kentucky WKU WVU Ohio State Bellarmine University IU LSU UC Tennessee Purdue NKU ISU| University of Louisville | Warren Wilson College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Louisville | Warren Wilson | ||
| Location | Louisville, KY | Swannanoa, NC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 22,017 | 793 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #382 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | louisville.edu | warren-wilson.edu | ||
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Costs |
Louisville | Warren Wilson | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,324 | $37,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,670 | $37,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,668 | $12,050 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,327 | $28,086 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,216 | $26,012 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
Louisville | Warren Wilson | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 15,462 | 905 | ||
| Admitted | 12,608 | 760 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.5% | 84% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.2% | 25.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.64 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/27 | 21/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1270 | |||
| 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 | Feb 15, 2024 | Jul 3, 2024 |
Academics |
Louisville | Warren Wilson | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Louisville | Warren Wilson | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,200 | $30,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,656 | $23,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $203 | $237 |
Diversity |
Louisville | Warren Wilson | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 4% |
Students |
Louisville | Warren Wilson | ||
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| % In-State | 73% | 40% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 58% | ||
Campus |
Louisville | Warren Wilson | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Louisville is larger than than Warren Wilson based on total student enrollment (22,017 students vs. 793 students)
Louisville vs. Warren Wilson Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Louisville or Warren Wilson?
- Warren Wilson College is 204.3% more expensive to attend than Louisville for in-state tuition ($37,500.00 vs. $12,324.00)
- Out of state tuition is 30.8% higher at Warren Wilson than University of Louisville ($37,500.00 vs. $28,670.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Louisville than Warren Wilson ($19,327 vs. $28,086)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Louisville are 13% lower than costs at Warren Wilson College ($10,668 vs. $12,050)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Warren Wilson College than University of Louisville (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Warren Wilson College students is 112.9% larger than aid received University of Louisville ($26,012 vs. $12,216)
Louisville vs. Warren Wilson Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Louisville or Warren Wilson? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Warren Wilson or Louisville .
- The average SAT score at University of Louisville (1159) is 39 points higher than at Warren Wilson (1120)
- Incoming Louisville students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Warren Wilson (25)
- Accepted freshman Louisville students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.64) than students at Warren Wilson (3.6)
- Warren Wilson has a higher acceptance rate (84%) than Louisville (81.5%)
Louisville vs. Warren Wilson Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Louisville 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 Louisville.
- The graduation rate at Louisville is higher than Warren Wilson College (51% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from University of Louisville earn on average $14,400 more per year than Warren Wilson graduates after ten years. ($45,200 vs. $30,800)
- University of Louisville students graduate with a $3,344 lower median federal student loan debt than Warren Wilson graduates. ($19,656 vs. $23,000)
- Louisville graduates are paying $34 less per month on federal student loans than Warren Wilson graduates. ($203 vs. $237)
- More Warren Wilson graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Louisville students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/