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Overview |
Warren Wilson | OWU | ||
| Location | Swannanoa, NC | Delaware, OH | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 793 | 1,410 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #356 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | warren-wilson.edu | owu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Warren Wilson | OWU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,500 | $49,262 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,500 | $49,262 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,050 | $13,745 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,086 | $27,311 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,012 | $36,757 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Warren Wilson | OWU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 905 | 5,324 | ||
| Admitted | 760 | 2,778 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84% | 52.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.3% | 16.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/29 | 23/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1123/1358 | |||
| 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 | Mar 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Warren Wilson | OWU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Warren Wilson | OWU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $30,800 | $49,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $279 |
Diversity |
Warren Wilson | OWU | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 3% |
Students |
Warren Wilson | OWU | ||
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| % In-State | 40% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 58% | 27% | ||
Campus |
Warren Wilson | OWU | ||
| 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
- Ohio Wesleyan University is larger than than Warren Wilson based on total student enrollment (1,410 students vs. 793 students)
Warren Wilson vs. OWU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Warren Wilson or OWU?
- Ohio Wesleyan University is 31.4% more expensive to attend than Warren Wilson for in-state tuition ($49,262.00 vs. $37,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 31.4% higher at OWU than Warren Wilson College ($49,262.00 vs. $37,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ohio Wesleyan University than Warren Wilson ($27,311 vs. $28,086)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Warren Wilson College are 14.1% lower than costs at Ohio Wesleyan University ($12,050 vs. $13,745)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Warren Wilson College as Ohio Wesleyan University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ohio Wesleyan University students is 41.3% larger than aid received Warren Wilson College ($36,757 vs. $26,012)
Warren Wilson vs. OWU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Warren Wilson or OWU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between OWU or Warren Wilson .
- Accepted freshman Warren Wilson students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at OWU (3.54)
- Warren Wilson has a higher acceptance rate (84%) than OWU (52.2%)
Warren Wilson vs. OWU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Warren Wilson or OWU? 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 OWU and Warren Wilson.
- The graduation rate at OWU is higher than Warren Wilson College (61% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Ohio Wesleyan University earn on average $18,800 more per year than Warren Wilson graduates after ten years. ($49,600 vs. $30,800)
- Warren Wilson College students graduate with a $4,000 lower median federal student loan debt than OWU graduates. ($23,000 vs. $27,000)
- Warren Wilson graduates are paying $42 less per month on federal student loans than OWU graduates. ($237 vs. $279)
- More OWU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Warren Wilson students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/