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Virginia Tech JMU Annapolis Washington and Lee Citadel Military College of South Carolina Mason VCU William & Mary Old Dominion UVA CNU WCU| Warren Wilson College | Virginia Military Institute | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Warren Wilson | VMI | ||
| Location | Swannanoa, NC | Lexington, VA | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 793 | 1,512 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #150 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | warren-wilson.edu | vmi.edu | ||
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Costs |
Warren Wilson | VMI | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,500 | $9,782 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,500 | $39,590 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,050 | $10,674 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,086 | $18,129 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,012 | $19,111 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 69% |
Admission |
Warren Wilson | VMI | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 905 | 1,192 | ||
| Admitted | 760 | 847 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84% | 71.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.3% | 42.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | 3.65 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/29 | 22/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1105/1300 | |||
| 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 | VMI | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Warren Wilson | VMI | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 69% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $30,800 | $62,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $258 |
Diversity |
Warren Wilson | VMI | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 87% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 13% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
Warren Wilson | VMI | ||
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| % In-State | 40% | 63% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 58% | 35% | ||
Campus |
Warren Wilson | VMI | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Virginia Military Institute is larger than than Warren Wilson based on total student enrollment (1,512 students vs. 793 students)
Warren Wilson vs. VMI Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Warren Wilson or VMI?
- Warren Wilson College is 283.4% more expensive to attend than VMI for in-state tuition ($37,500.00 vs. $9,782.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.6% higher at VMI than Warren Wilson College ($39,590.00 vs. $37,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Virginia Military Institute than Warren Wilson ($18,129 vs. $28,086)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Virginia Military Institute are 12.9% lower than costs at Warren Wilson College ($10,674 vs. $12,050)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Warren Wilson College than Virginia Military Institute (100% vs. 69%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Warren Wilson College students is 36.1% larger than aid received Virginia Military Institute ($26,012 vs. $19,111)
Warren Wilson vs. VMI Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Warren Wilson or VMI? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between VMI or Warren Wilson .
- The average SAT score at Virginia Military Institute (1139) is 19 points higher than at Warren Wilson (1120)
- Incoming Warren Wilson students have at the same average ACT score (25) as students at VMI (25)
- Accepted freshman VMI students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.65) than students at Warren Wilson (3.6)
- Warren Wilson has a higher acceptance rate (84%) than VMI (71.1%)
Warren Wilson vs. VMI Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Warren Wilson or VMI? 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 VMI and Warren Wilson.
- The graduation rate at VMI is higher than Warren Wilson College (69% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Virginia Military Institute earn on average $31,300 more per year than Warren Wilson graduates after ten years. ($62,100 vs. $30,800)
- Warren Wilson College students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than VMI graduates. ($23,000 vs. $25,000)
- Warren Wilson graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than VMI graduates. ($237 vs. $258)
- More VMI graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Warren Wilson students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/