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AAC Cleveland Institute of Art WCU University of North Carolina at Asheville UNCW Ohio State Cleveland Institute of Music ASU| Warren Wilson College | Columbus College of Art and Design | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Warren Wilson | CCAD | ||
| Location | Swannanoa, NC | Columbus, OH | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 793 | 972 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | warren-wilson.edu | ccad.edu | ||
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Costs |
Warren Wilson | CCAD | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,500 | $37,650 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,500 | $37,650 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,050 | $11,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,086 | $29,238 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,012 | $23,246 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Warren Wilson | CCAD | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 905 | 776 | ||
| Admitted | 760 | 706 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84% | 91% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.3% | 32.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/29 | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 3, 2024 |
Academics |
Warren Wilson | CCAD | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Warren Wilson | CCAD | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 64% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $30,800 | $38,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $279 |
Diversity |
Warren Wilson | CCAD | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 30% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 70% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 3% |
Students |
Warren Wilson | CCAD | ||
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| % In-State | 40% | 67% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 58% | 28% | ||
Campus |
Warren Wilson | CCAD | ||
| 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
- Columbus College of Art and Design is larger than than Warren Wilson based on total student enrollment (972 students vs. 793 students)
Warren Wilson vs. CCAD Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Warren Wilson or CCAD?
- Columbus College of Art and Design is 0.4% more expensive to attend than Warren Wilson for in-state tuition ($37,650.00 vs. $37,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.4% higher at CCAD than Warren Wilson College ($37,650.00 vs. $37,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Warren Wilson College than CCAD ($28,086 vs. $29,238)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Columbus College of Art and Design are 9.5% lower than costs at Warren Wilson College ($11,000 vs. $12,050)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Warren Wilson College as Columbus College of Art and Design (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Warren Wilson College students is 11.9% larger than aid received Columbus College of Art and Design ($26,012 vs. $23,246)
Warren Wilson vs. CCAD Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Warren Wilson or CCAD? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CCAD or Warren Wilson .
- CCAD has a higher acceptance rate (91%) than Warren Wilson (84%)
Warren Wilson vs. CCAD Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Warren Wilson or CCAD? 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 CCAD and Warren Wilson.
- The graduation rate at CCAD is higher than Warren Wilson College (64% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Columbus College of Art and Design earn on average $7,300 more per year than Warren Wilson graduates after ten years. ($38,100 vs. $30,800)
- Warren Wilson College students graduate with a $4,000 lower median federal student loan debt than CCAD graduates. ($23,000 vs. $27,000)
- Warren Wilson graduates are paying $42 less per month on federal student loans than CCAD graduates. ($237 vs. $279)
- More Warren Wilson graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CCAD students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/