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UofSC Georgia NC State Auburn Virginia Tech Florida Tennessee CofC Ohio State Penn State Furman Alabama| Warren Wilson College | Clemson University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Warren Wilson | Clemson | ||
| Location | Swannanoa, NC | Clemson, SC | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 793 | 28,466 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #133 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | warren-wilson.edu | clemson.edu | ||
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Costs |
Warren Wilson | Clemson | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,500 | $14,118 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,500 | $38,062 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,050 | $12,350 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,086 | $24,577 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,012 | $10,430 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 79% |
Admission |
Warren Wilson | Clemson | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 905 | 52,819 | ||
| Admitted | 760 | 22,704 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84% | 43% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.3% | 20.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | 3.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/29 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1220/1410 | |||
| 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 | May 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Warren Wilson | Clemson | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Warren Wilson | Clemson | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $30,800 | $57,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $222 |
Diversity |
Warren Wilson | Clemson | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
Warren Wilson | Clemson | ||
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| % In-State | 40% | 52% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 58% | 46% | ||
Campus |
Warren Wilson | Clemson | ||
| 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
- Clemson University is larger than than Warren Wilson based on total student enrollment (28,466 students vs. 793 students)
Warren Wilson vs. Clemson Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Warren Wilson or Clemson?
- Warren Wilson College is 165.6% more expensive to attend than Clemson for in-state tuition ($37,500.00 vs. $14,118.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.5% higher at Clemson than Warren Wilson College ($38,062.00 vs. $37,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Clemson University than Warren Wilson ($24,577 vs. $28,086)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Warren Wilson College are 2.5% lower than costs at Clemson University ($12,050 vs. $12,350)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Warren Wilson College than Clemson University (100% vs. 79%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Warren Wilson College students is 149.4% larger than aid received Clemson University ($26,012 vs. $10,430)
Warren Wilson vs. Clemson Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Warren Wilson or Clemson? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Clemson or Warren Wilson .
- The average SAT score at Clemson University (1275) is 155 points higher than at Warren Wilson (1120)
- Incoming Clemson students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at Warren Wilson (25)
- Accepted freshman Clemson 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 Clemson (43%)
Warren Wilson vs. Clemson Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Warren Wilson or Clemson? 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 Clemson and Warren Wilson.
- The graduation rate at Clemson is higher than Warren Wilson College (80% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Clemson University earn on average $26,300 more per year than Warren Wilson graduates after ten years. ($57,100 vs. $30,800)
- Clemson University students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Warren Wilson graduates. ($21,500 vs. $23,000)
- Clemson graduates are paying $15 less per month on federal student loans than Warren Wilson graduates. ($222 vs. $237)
- More Clemson 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/