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UVA University of Richmond Washington and Lee JMU Virginia Tech George Washington UNC Chapel Hill Davidson Mason Villanova CNU VCU| Warren Wilson College | College of William and Mary | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Warren Wilson | William & Mary | ||
| Location | Swannanoa, NC | Williamsburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 793 | 9,654 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #61 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | warren-wilson.edu | wm.edu | ||
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Costs |
Warren Wilson | William & Mary | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,500 | $17,434 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,500 | $40,089 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,050 | $13,828 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,086 | $25,688 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,012 | $15,134 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 66% |
Admission |
Warren Wilson | William & Mary | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 905 | 18,087 | ||
| Admitted | 760 | 6,059 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84% | 33.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.3% | 27.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | 3.85 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 21/29 | 32/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1375/1520 | |||
| 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 | Jan 2, 2024 |
Academics |
Warren Wilson | William & Mary | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Warren Wilson | William & Mary | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 91% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $30,800 | $68,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 85% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $19,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $201 |
Diversity |
Warren Wilson | William & Mary | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 6% |
Students |
Warren Wilson | William & Mary | ||
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| % In-State | 40% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 58% | 36% | ||
Campus |
Warren Wilson | William & Mary | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- College of William and Mary is larger than than Warren Wilson based on total student enrollment (9,654 students vs. 793 students)
Warren Wilson vs. William & Mary Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Warren Wilson or William & Mary?
- Warren Wilson College is 115.1% more expensive to attend than William & Mary for in-state tuition ($37,500.00 vs. $17,434.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.9% higher at William & Mary than Warren Wilson College ($40,089.00 vs. $37,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at College of William and Mary than Warren Wilson ($25,688 vs. $28,086)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Warren Wilson College are 14.8% lower than costs at College of William and Mary ($12,050 vs. $13,828)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Warren Wilson College than College of William and Mary (100% vs. 66%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Warren Wilson College students is 71.9% larger than aid received College of William and Mary ($26,012 vs. $15,134)
Warren Wilson vs. William & Mary Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Warren Wilson or William & Mary? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between William & Mary or Warren Wilson .
- The average SAT score at College of William and Mary (1353) is 233 points higher than at Warren Wilson (1120)
- Incoming William & Mary students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (30) than students at Warren Wilson (25)
- Accepted freshman William & Mary students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.85) than students at Warren Wilson (3.6)
- Warren Wilson has a higher acceptance rate (84%) than William & Mary (33.5%)
Warren Wilson vs. William & Mary Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Warren Wilson or William & Mary? 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 William & Mary and Warren Wilson.
- The graduation rate at William & Mary is higher than Warren Wilson College (91% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from College of William and Mary earn on average $37,900 more per year than Warren Wilson graduates after ten years. ($68,700 vs. $30,800)
- College of William and Mary students graduate with a $3,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Warren Wilson graduates. ($19,500 vs. $23,000)
- William & Mary graduates are paying $36 less per month on federal student loans than Warren Wilson graduates. ($201 vs. $237)
- More William & Mary graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Warren Wilson students, three years after graduation. (85% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/