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Overview |
Warren Wilson | Washington and Lee | ||
| Location | Swannanoa, NC | Lexington, VA | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 793 | 2,243 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #30 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | warren-wilson.edu | wlu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Warren Wilson | Washington and Lee | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,500 | $60,590 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,500 | $60,590 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,050 | $16,920 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,086 | $24,733 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,012 | $55,567 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 61% |
Admission |
Warren Wilson | Washington and Lee | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 905 | 7,224 | ||
| Admitted | 760 | 1,225 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84% | 17% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.3% | 38.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | 3.87 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 21/29 | 32/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1410/1533 | |||
| 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 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Warren Wilson | Washington and Lee | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Warren Wilson | Washington and Lee | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 91% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $30,800 | $89,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 88% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $222 |
Diversity |
Warren Wilson | Washington and Lee | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
Warren Wilson | Washington and Lee | ||
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| % In-State | 40% | 18% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 58% | 73% | ||
Campus |
Warren Wilson | Washington and Lee | ||
| 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
- Washington and Lee University is larger than than Warren Wilson based on total student enrollment (2,243 students vs. 793 students)
Warren Wilson vs. Washington and Lee Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Warren Wilson or Washington and Lee?
- Washington and Lee University is 61.6% more expensive to attend than Warren Wilson for in-state tuition ($60,590.00 vs. $37,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 61.6% higher at Washington and Lee than Warren Wilson College ($60,590.00 vs. $37,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Washington and Lee University than Warren Wilson ($24,733 vs. $28,086)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Warren Wilson College are 40.4% lower than costs at Washington and Lee University ($12,050 vs. $16,920)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Warren Wilson College than Washington and Lee University (100% vs. 61%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Washington and Lee University students is 113.6% larger than aid received Warren Wilson College ($55,567 vs. $26,012)
Warren Wilson vs. Washington and Lee Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Warren Wilson or Washington and Lee? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Washington and Lee or Warren Wilson .
- The average SAT score at Washington and Lee University (1395) is 275 points higher than at Warren Wilson (1120)
- Incoming Washington and Lee students have a 7 point higher average ACT score (32) than students at Warren Wilson (25)
- Accepted freshman Washington and Lee students have a 0.27 point higher average high school GPA (3.87) than students at Warren Wilson (3.6)
- Warren Wilson has a higher acceptance rate (84%) than Washington and Lee (17%)
Warren Wilson vs. Washington and Lee Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Warren Wilson or Washington and Lee? 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 Washington and Lee and Warren Wilson.
- The graduation rate at Washington and Lee is higher than Warren Wilson College (91% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Washington and Lee University earn on average $58,200 more per year than Warren Wilson graduates after ten years. ($89,000 vs. $30,800)
- Washington and Lee University students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Warren Wilson graduates. ($21,500 vs. $23,000)
- Washington and Lee graduates are paying $15 less per month on federal student loans than Warren Wilson graduates. ($222 vs. $237)
- More Washington and Lee graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Warren Wilson students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/