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Overview |
Warren Wilson | CNU | ||
| Location | Swannanoa, NC | Newport News, VA | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 793 | 4,559 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #390 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | warren-wilson.edu | cnu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Warren Wilson | CNU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,500 | $9,375 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,500 | $22,613 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,050 | $11,990 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,086 | $23,287 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,012 | $8,022 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 66% |
Admission |
Warren Wilson | CNU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 905 | 7,428 | ||
| Admitted | 760 | 6,340 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84% | 85.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.3% | 18.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | 3.79 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/29 | 22/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1100/1290 | |||
| 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 | Jul 3, 2024 | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Warren Wilson | CNU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Warren Wilson | CNU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $30,800 | $47,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $258 |
Diversity |
Warren Wilson | CNU | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 5% |
Students |
Warren Wilson | CNU | ||
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| % In-State | 40% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 58% | 6% | ||
Campus |
Warren Wilson | CNU | ||
| 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
- Christopher Newport University is larger than than Warren Wilson based on total student enrollment (4,559 students vs. 793 students)
Warren Wilson vs. CNU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Warren Wilson or CNU?
- Warren Wilson College is 300% more expensive to attend than CNU for in-state tuition ($37,500.00 vs. $9,375.00)
- Out of state tuition is 65.8% higher at Warren Wilson than Christopher Newport University ($37,500.00 vs. $22,613.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Christopher Newport University than Warren Wilson ($23,287 vs. $28,086)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Christopher Newport University are 0.5% lower than costs at Warren Wilson College ($11,990 vs. $12,050)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Warren Wilson College than Christopher Newport University (100% vs. 66%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Warren Wilson College students is 224.3% larger than aid received Christopher Newport University ($26,012 vs. $8,022)
Warren Wilson vs. CNU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Warren Wilson or CNU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CNU or Warren Wilson .
- The average SAT score at Christopher Newport University (1155) is 35 points higher than at Warren Wilson (1120)
- Incoming Warren Wilson students have at the same average ACT score (25) as students at CNU (25)
- Accepted freshman CNU students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.79) than students at Warren Wilson (3.6)
- CNU has a higher acceptance rate (85.4%) than Warren Wilson (84%)
Warren Wilson vs. CNU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Warren Wilson or CNU? 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 CNU and Warren Wilson.
- The graduation rate at CNU is higher than Warren Wilson College (63% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Christopher Newport University earn on average $16,300 more per year than Warren Wilson graduates after ten years. ($47,100 vs. $30,800)
- Warren Wilson College students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than CNU graduates. ($23,000 vs. $25,000)
- Warren Wilson graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than CNU graduates. ($237 vs. $258)
- More CNU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Warren Wilson students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/