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Mason Virginia Tech VCU UVA CNU Old Dominion Mary Washington College William & Mary UD Elon ASU Penn State| Warren Wilson College | James Madison University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Warren Wilson | JMU | ||
| Location | Swannanoa, NC | Harrisonburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 793 | 22,224 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #260 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | warren-wilson.edu | jmu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Warren Wilson | JMU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,500 | $7,684 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,500 | $24,744 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,050 | $12,040 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,086 | $18,274 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,012 | $10,081 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 33% |
Admission |
Warren Wilson | JMU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 905 | 30,727 | ||
| Admitted | 760 | 24,062 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84% | 78.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.3% | 20.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | 3.57 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/29 | 23/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1320 | |||
| 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 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Warren Wilson | JMU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Warren Wilson | JMU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 81% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $30,800 | $60,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $20,899 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $216 |
Diversity |
Warren Wilson | JMU | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 3% |
Students |
Warren Wilson | JMU | ||
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| % In-State | 40% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 58% | 26% | ||
Campus |
Warren Wilson | JMU | ||
| 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
- James Madison University is larger than than Warren Wilson based on total student enrollment (22,224 students vs. 793 students)
Warren Wilson vs. JMU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Warren Wilson or JMU?
- Warren Wilson College is 388% more expensive to attend than JMU for in-state tuition ($37,500.00 vs. $7,684.00)
- Out of state tuition is 51.6% higher at Warren Wilson than James Madison University ($37,500.00 vs. $24,744.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at James Madison University than Warren Wilson ($18,274 vs. $28,086)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at James Madison University are 0.1% lower than costs at Warren Wilson College ($12,040 vs. $12,050)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Warren Wilson College than James Madison University (100% vs. 33%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Warren Wilson College students is 158% larger than aid received James Madison University ($26,012 vs. $10,081)
Warren Wilson vs. JMU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Warren Wilson or JMU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between JMU or Warren Wilson .
- The average SAT score at James Madison University (1134) is 14 points higher than at Warren Wilson (1120)
- Incoming Warren Wilson students have at the same average ACT score (25) as students at JMU (25)
- Accepted freshman Warren Wilson students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at JMU (3.57)
- Warren Wilson has a higher acceptance rate (84%) than JMU (78.3%)
Warren Wilson vs. JMU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Warren Wilson or JMU? 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 JMU and Warren Wilson.
- The graduation rate at JMU is higher than Warren Wilson College (81% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from James Madison University earn on average $29,500 more per year than Warren Wilson graduates after ten years. ($60,300 vs. $30,800)
- James Madison University students graduate with a $2,101 lower median federal student loan debt than Warren Wilson graduates. ($20,899 vs. $23,000)
- JMU graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Warren Wilson graduates. ($216 vs. $237)
- More JMU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Warren Wilson students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/