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Overview |
Warren Wilson | AU | ||
| Location | Swannanoa, NC | Anderson, SC | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 793 | 4,121 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | warren-wilson.edu | andersonuniversity.edu | ||
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Costs |
Warren Wilson | AU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,500 | $30,860 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,500 | $30,860 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,050 | $11,230 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,086 | $21,633 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,012 | $24,409 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Warren Wilson | AU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 905 | 5,043 | ||
| Admitted | 760 | 2,289 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84% | 45.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.3% | 34.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | 3.72 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/29 | |||
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| 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 | Jul 3, 2024 |
Academics |
Warren Wilson | AU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Warren Wilson | AU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $30,800 | $37,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $26,862 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $277 |
Diversity |
Warren Wilson | AU | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
Warren Wilson | AU | ||
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| % In-State | 40% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 58% | 31% | ||
Campus |
Warren Wilson | AU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Anderson University is larger than than Warren Wilson based on total student enrollment (4,121 students vs. 793 students)
Warren Wilson vs. AU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Warren Wilson or AU?
- Warren Wilson College is 21.5% more expensive to attend than AU for in-state tuition ($37,500.00 vs. $30,860.00)
- Out of state tuition is 21.5% higher at Warren Wilson than Anderson University ($37,500.00 vs. $30,860.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Anderson University than Warren Wilson ($21,633 vs. $28,086)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Anderson University are 7.3% lower than costs at Warren Wilson College ($11,230 vs. $12,050)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Warren Wilson College as Anderson University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Warren Wilson College students is 6.6% larger than aid received Anderson University ($26,012 vs. $24,409)
Warren Wilson vs. AU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Warren Wilson or AU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between AU or Warren Wilson .
- The average SAT score at Warren Wilson College (1120) is 42 points higher than at AU (1078)
- Incoming Warren Wilson students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at AU (24)
- Accepted freshman AU students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.72) than students at Warren Wilson (3.6)
- Warren Wilson has a higher acceptance rate (84%) than AU (45.4%)
Warren Wilson vs. AU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Warren Wilson or AU? 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 AU and Warren Wilson.
- The graduation rate at AU is higher than Warren Wilson College (48% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Anderson University earn on average $6,700 more per year than Warren Wilson graduates after ten years. ($37,500 vs. $30,800)
- Warren Wilson College students graduate with a $3,862 lower median federal student loan debt than AU graduates. ($23,000 vs. $26,862)
- Warren Wilson graduates are paying $40 less per month on federal student loans than AU graduates. ($237 vs. $277)
- More Warren Wilson graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former AU students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/