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Auburn Alabama Kentucky Clemson Ole Miss UofSC Florida State ASU IU JMU Georgia UTC| Warren Wilson College | The University of Tennessee | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Warren Wilson | Tennessee | ||
| Location | Swannanoa, NC | Knoxville, TN | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 793 | 33,805 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #232 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | warren-wilson.edu | tennessee.edu | ||
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Costs |
Warren Wilson | Tennessee | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,500 | $11,332 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,500 | $29,522 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,050 | $12,150 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,086 | $21,880 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,012 | $10,593 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 88% |
Admission |
Warren Wilson | Tennessee | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 905 | 36,290 | ||
| Admitted | 760 | 24,826 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84% | 68.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.3% | 27.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | 3.66 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/29 | 25/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1170/1330 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 3, 2024 |
Academics |
Warren Wilson | Tennessee | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Warren Wilson | Tennessee | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $30,800 | $56,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $20,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $206 |
Diversity |
Warren Wilson | Tennessee | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 3% |
Students |
Warren Wilson | Tennessee | ||
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| % In-State | 40% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 58% | 45% | ||
Campus |
Warren Wilson | Tennessee | ||
| 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
- The University of Tennessee is larger than than Warren Wilson based on total student enrollment (33,805 students vs. 793 students)
Warren Wilson vs. Tennessee Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Warren Wilson or Tennessee?
- Warren Wilson College is 230.9% more expensive to attend than Tennessee for in-state tuition ($37,500.00 vs. $11,332.00)
- Out of state tuition is 27% higher at Warren Wilson than The University of Tennessee ($37,500.00 vs. $29,522.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The University of Tennessee than Warren Wilson ($21,880 vs. $28,086)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Warren Wilson College are 0.8% lower than costs at The University of Tennessee ($12,050 vs. $12,150)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Warren Wilson College than The University of Tennessee (100% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Warren Wilson College students is 145.6% larger than aid received The University of Tennessee ($26,012 vs. $10,593)
Warren Wilson vs. Tennessee Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Warren Wilson or Tennessee? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Tennessee or Warren Wilson .
- The average SAT score at The University of Tennessee (1214) is 94 points higher than at Warren Wilson (1120)
- Incoming Tennessee students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Warren Wilson (25)
- Accepted freshman Tennessee students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at Warren Wilson (3.6)
- Warren Wilson has a higher acceptance rate (84%) than Tennessee (68.4%)
Warren Wilson vs. Tennessee Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Warren Wilson or Tennessee? 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 Tennessee and Warren Wilson.
- The graduation rate at Tennessee is higher than Warren Wilson College (63% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from The University of Tennessee earn on average $25,500 more per year than Warren Wilson graduates after ten years. ($56,300 vs. $30,800)
- The University of Tennessee students graduate with a $3,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Warren Wilson graduates. ($20,000 vs. $23,000)
- Tennessee graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than Warren Wilson graduates. ($206 vs. $237)
- More Warren Wilson graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Tennessee students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/