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Overview |
Warren Wilson | SU | ||
| Location | Swannanoa, NC | Georgetown, TX | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 793 | 1,483 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #187 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | warren-wilson.edu | southwestern.edu | ||
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Costs |
Warren Wilson | SU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,500 | $48,450 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,500 | $48,450 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,050 | $12,300 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,086 | $31,014 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,012 | $30,609 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Warren Wilson | SU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 905 | 5,557 | ||
| Admitted | 760 | 2,489 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84% | 44.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.3% | 17.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/29 | 24/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1120/1355 | |||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Warren Wilson | SU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Warren Wilson | SU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 73% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $30,800 | $57,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $26,893 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $278 |
Diversity |
Warren Wilson | SU | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 22% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
Warren Wilson | SU | ||
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| % In-State | 40% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 58% | 13% | ||
Campus |
Warren Wilson | SU | ||
| 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
- Southwestern University is larger than than Warren Wilson based on total student enrollment (1,483 students vs. 793 students)
Warren Wilson vs. SU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Warren Wilson or SU?
- Southwestern University is 29.2% more expensive to attend than Warren Wilson for in-state tuition ($48,450.00 vs. $37,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 29.2% higher at SU than Warren Wilson College ($48,450.00 vs. $37,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Warren Wilson College than SU ($28,086 vs. $31,014)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Warren Wilson College are 2.1% lower than costs at Southwestern University ($12,050 vs. $12,300)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Warren Wilson College than Southwestern University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southwestern University students is 17.7% larger than aid received Warren Wilson College ($30,609 vs. $26,012)
Warren Wilson vs. SU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Warren Wilson or SU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SU or Warren Wilson .
- The average SAT score at Southwestern University (1168) is 48 points higher than at Warren Wilson (1120)
- Incoming SU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Warren Wilson (25)
- Accepted freshman Warren Wilson students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at SU (3.5)
- Warren Wilson has a higher acceptance rate (84%) than SU (44.8%)
Warren Wilson vs. SU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Warren Wilson or SU? 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 SU and Warren Wilson.
- The graduation rate at SU is higher than Warren Wilson College (73% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Southwestern University earn on average $26,600 more per year than Warren Wilson graduates after ten years. ($57,400 vs. $30,800)
- Warren Wilson College students graduate with a $3,893 lower median federal student loan debt than SU graduates. ($23,000 vs. $26,893)
- Warren Wilson graduates are paying $41 less per month on federal student loans than SU graduates. ($237 vs. $278)
- More SU 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/