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Penn State JMU NC State Purdue Clemson UofSC UVA Mason Maryland William & Mary VCU UD| Warren Wilson College | Virginia Tech | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Warren Wilson | Virginia Tech | ||
| Location | Swannanoa, NC | Blacksburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 793 | 38,170 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #142 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | warren-wilson.edu | vt.edu | ||
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Costs |
Warren Wilson | Virginia Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,500 | $12,104 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,500 | $31,754 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,050 | $12,680 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,086 | $19,301 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,012 | $7,649 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 57% |
Admission |
Warren Wilson | Virginia Tech | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 905 | 45,321 | ||
| Admitted | 760 | 25,825 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84% | 57% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.3% | 27.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | 3.97 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/29 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1240/1430 | |||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Warren Wilson | Virginia Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Warren Wilson | Virginia Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 82% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $30,800 | $65,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $23,966 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $247 |
Diversity |
Warren Wilson | Virginia Tech | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 57% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 43% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 3% |
Students |
Warren Wilson | Virginia Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 40% | 64% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 58% | 32% | ||
Campus |
Warren Wilson | Virginia Tech | ||
| 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
- Virginia Tech is larger than than Warren Wilson based on total student enrollment (38,170 students vs. 793 students)
Warren Wilson vs. Virginia Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Warren Wilson or Virginia Tech?
- Warren Wilson College is 209.8% more expensive to attend than Virginia Tech for in-state tuition ($37,500.00 vs. $12,104.00)
- Out of state tuition is 18.1% higher at Warren Wilson than Virginia Tech ($37,500.00 vs. $31,754.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Virginia Tech than Warren Wilson ($19,301 vs. $28,086)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Warren Wilson College are 5.2% lower than costs at Virginia Tech ($12,050 vs. $12,680)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Warren Wilson College than Virginia Tech (100% vs. 57%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Warren Wilson College students is 240.1% larger than aid received Virginia Tech ($26,012 vs. $7,649)
Warren Wilson vs. Virginia Tech Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Warren Wilson or Virginia Tech? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Virginia Tech or Warren Wilson .
- The average SAT score at Virginia Tech (1210) is 90 points higher than at Warren Wilson (1120)
- Accepted freshman Virginia Tech students have a 0.37 point higher average high school GPA (3.97) than students at Warren Wilson (3.6)
- Warren Wilson has a higher acceptance rate (84%) than Virginia Tech (57%)
Warren Wilson vs. Virginia Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Warren Wilson or Virginia Tech? 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 Virginia Tech and Warren Wilson.
- The graduation rate at Virginia Tech is higher than Warren Wilson College (82% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Virginia Tech earn on average $34,200 more per year than Warren Wilson graduates after ten years. ($65,000 vs. $30,800)
- Warren Wilson College students graduate with a $966 lower median federal student loan debt than Virginia Tech graduates. ($23,000 vs. $23,966)
- Warren Wilson graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Virginia Tech graduates. ($237 vs. $247)
- More Virginia Tech graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Warren Wilson students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/