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Overview |
Warren Wilson | UC | ||
| Location | Swannanoa, NC | Cincinnati, OH | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 793 | 41,155 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #413 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | warren-wilson.edu | uc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Warren Wilson | UC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,500 | $11,498 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,500 | $26,862 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,050 | $12,852 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,086 | $20,149 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,012 | $8,733 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 64% |
Admission |
Warren Wilson | UC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 905 | 29,025 | ||
| Admitted | 760 | 25,024 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84% | 86.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.3% | 25.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | 3.69 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/29 | 24/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1160/1360 | |||
| 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 | UC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Warren Wilson | UC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $30,800 | $45,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $23,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $237 |
Diversity |
Warren Wilson | UC | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 4% |
Students |
Warren Wilson | UC | ||
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| % In-State | 40% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 58% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Warren Wilson | UC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Cincinnati Main Campus is larger than than Warren Wilson based on total student enrollment (41,155 students vs. 793 students)
Warren Wilson vs. UC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Warren Wilson or UC?
- Warren Wilson College is 226.1% more expensive to attend than UC for in-state tuition ($37,500.00 vs. $11,498.00)
- Out of state tuition is 39.6% higher at Warren Wilson than University of Cincinnati Main Campus ($37,500.00 vs. $26,862.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Cincinnati Main Campus than Warren Wilson ($20,149 vs. $28,086)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Warren Wilson College are 6.7% lower than costs at University of Cincinnati Main Campus ($12,050 vs. $12,852)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Warren Wilson College than University of Cincinnati Main Campus (100% vs. 64%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Warren Wilson College students is 197.9% larger than aid received University of Cincinnati Main Campus ($26,012 vs. $8,733)
Warren Wilson vs. UC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Warren Wilson or UC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UC or Warren Wilson .
- The average SAT score at University of Cincinnati Main Campus (1165) is 45 points higher than at Warren Wilson (1120)
- Incoming UC students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Warren Wilson (25)
- Accepted freshman UC students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.69) than students at Warren Wilson (3.6)
- UC has a higher acceptance rate (86.2%) than Warren Wilson (84%)
Warren Wilson vs. UC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Warren Wilson or UC? 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 UC and Warren Wilson.
- The graduation rate at UC is higher than Warren Wilson College (59% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from University of Cincinnati Main Campus earn on average $14,800 more per year than Warren Wilson graduates after ten years. ($45,600 vs. $30,800)
- University of Cincinnati Main Campus and Warren Wilson graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($23,000 vs. $23,000)
- University of Cincinnati Main Campus and Warren Wilson graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($237 vs. $237)
- More Warren Wilson graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UC students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/