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SCAD UNC Charlotte Rowan University ASU UNC Chapel Hill UNCW City College of New York Elon UNCG WCU University of North Carolina at Asheville Point Park University| University of North Carolina School of the Arts | Warren Wilson College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UNCSA | Warren Wilson | ||
| Location | Winston-Salem, NC | Swannanoa, NC | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,104 | 793 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #291 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uncsa.edu | warren-wilson.edu | ||
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Costs |
UNCSA | Warren Wilson | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,497 | $37,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,731 | $37,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,902 | $12,050 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,251 | $28,086 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,868 | $26,012 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 69% | 100% |
Admission |
UNCSA | Warren Wilson | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,139 | 905 | ||
| Admitted | 362 | 760 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 31.8% | 84% | ||
| Enrolled % | 58% | 25.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.75 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 22/30 | 21/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1115/1350 | |||
| 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 | Mar 15, 2024 | Jul 3, 2024 |
Academics |
UNCSA | Warren Wilson | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 6:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UNCSA | Warren Wilson | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,100 | $30,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $237 |
Diversity |
UNCSA | Warren Wilson | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 4% |
Students |
UNCSA | Warren Wilson | ||
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| % In-State | 43% | 40% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 52% | 58% | ||
Campus |
UNCSA | 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 North Carolina School of the Arts is larger than than Warren Wilson based on total student enrollment (1,104 students vs. 793 students)
UNCSA vs. Warren Wilson Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UNCSA or Warren Wilson?
- Warren Wilson College is 477.2% more expensive to attend than UNCSA for in-state tuition ($37,500.00 vs. $6,497.00)
- Out of state tuition is 58% higher at Warren Wilson than University of North Carolina School of the Arts ($37,500.00 vs. $23,731.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of North Carolina School of the Arts than Warren Wilson ($11,251 vs. $28,086)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Warren Wilson College are 7.1% lower than costs at University of North Carolina School of the Arts ($12,050 vs. $12,902)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Warren Wilson College than University of North Carolina School of the Arts (100% vs. 69%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Warren Wilson College students is 139.3% larger than aid received University of North Carolina School of the Arts ($26,012 vs. $10,868)
UNCSA vs. Warren Wilson Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UNCSA or Warren Wilson? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Warren Wilson or UNCSA .
- The average SAT score at Warren Wilson College (1120) is 12 points higher than at UNCSA (1108)
- Incoming Warren Wilson students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at UNCSA (24)
- Accepted freshman UNCSA students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at Warren Wilson (3.6)
- Warren Wilson has a higher acceptance rate (84%) than UNCSA (31.8%)
UNCSA vs. Warren Wilson Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UNCSA 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 UNCSA.
- The graduation rate at UNCSA is higher than Warren Wilson College (58% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from University of North Carolina School of the Arts earn on average $8,300 more per year than Warren Wilson graduates after ten years. ($39,100 vs. $30,800)
- Warren Wilson College students graduate with a $4,000 lower median federal student loan debt than UNCSA graduates. ($23,000 vs. $27,000)
- Warren Wilson graduates are paying $42 less per month on federal student loans than UNCSA graduates. ($237 vs. $279)
- More Warren Wilson graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UNCSA students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/