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Overview |
Warren Wilson | UofSC | ||
| Location | Swannanoa, NC | Columbia, SC | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 793 | 35,653 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #208 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | warren-wilson.edu | sc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Warren Wilson | UofSC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,500 | $12,288 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,500 | $33,528 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,050 | $11,780 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,086 | $22,427 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,012 | $6,880 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Warren Wilson | UofSC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 905 | 42,188 | ||
| Admitted | 760 | 27,022 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84% | 64.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.3% | 24.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | 3.69 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/29 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1180/1380 | |||
| 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 | Dec 1, 2023 |
Academics |
Warren Wilson | UofSC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Warren Wilson | UofSC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 70% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $30,800 | $51,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $240 |
Diversity |
Warren Wilson | UofSC | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
Warren Wilson | UofSC | ||
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| % In-State | 40% | 52% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 58% | 47% | ||
Campus |
Warren Wilson | UofSC | ||
| 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 South Carolina Columbia is larger than than Warren Wilson based on total student enrollment (35,653 students vs. 793 students)
Warren Wilson vs. UofSC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Warren Wilson or UofSC?
- Warren Wilson College is 205.2% more expensive to attend than UofSC for in-state tuition ($37,500.00 vs. $12,288.00)
- Out of state tuition is 11.8% higher at Warren Wilson than University of South Carolina Columbia ($37,500.00 vs. $33,528.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of South Carolina Columbia than Warren Wilson ($22,427 vs. $28,086)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of South Carolina Columbia are 2.3% lower than costs at Warren Wilson College ($11,780 vs. $12,050)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Warren Wilson College than University of South Carolina Columbia (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Warren Wilson College students is 278.1% larger than aid received University of South Carolina Columbia ($26,012 vs. $6,880)
Warren Wilson vs. UofSC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Warren Wilson or UofSC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UofSC or Warren Wilson .
- The average SAT score at University of South Carolina Columbia (1220) is 100 points higher than at Warren Wilson (1120)
- Incoming UofSC students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Warren Wilson (25)
- Accepted freshman UofSC students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.69) than students at Warren Wilson (3.6)
- Warren Wilson has a higher acceptance rate (84%) than UofSC (64.1%)
Warren Wilson vs. UofSC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Warren Wilson or UofSC? 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 UofSC and Warren Wilson.
- The graduation rate at UofSC is higher than Warren Wilson College (70% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from University of South Carolina Columbia earn on average $20,900 more per year than Warren Wilson graduates after ten years. ($51,700 vs. $30,800)
- Warren Wilson College students graduate with a $250 lower median federal student loan debt than UofSC graduates. ($23,000 vs. $23,250)
- Warren Wilson graduates are paying $3 less per month on federal student loans than UofSC graduates. ($237 vs. $240)
- More Warren Wilson graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UofSC 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/