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Overview |
Warren Wilson | WLC | ||
| Location | Swannanoa, NC | Milwaukee, WI | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 793 | 1,086 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #532 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | warren-wilson.edu | wlc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Warren Wilson | WLC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,500 | $33,210 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,500 | $33,210 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,050 | $11,380 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,086 | $22,682 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,012 | $23,128 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Warren Wilson | WLC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 905 | 1,474 | ||
| Admitted | 760 | 1,383 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84% | 93.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.3% | 22.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/29 | 22/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1038/1243 | |||
| 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 |
Academics |
Warren Wilson | WLC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Warren Wilson | WLC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $30,800 | $43,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $258 |
Diversity |
Warren Wilson | WLC | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
Warren Wilson | WLC | ||
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| % In-State | 40% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 58% | 33% | ||
Campus |
Warren Wilson | WLC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Wisconsin Lutheran College is larger than than Warren Wilson based on total student enrollment (1,086 students vs. 793 students)
Warren Wilson vs. WLC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Warren Wilson or WLC?
- Warren Wilson College is 12.9% more expensive to attend than WLC for in-state tuition ($37,500.00 vs. $33,210.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12.9% higher at Warren Wilson than Wisconsin Lutheran College ($37,500.00 vs. $33,210.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wisconsin Lutheran College than Warren Wilson ($22,682 vs. $28,086)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wisconsin Lutheran College are 5.9% lower than costs at Warren Wilson College ($11,380 vs. $12,050)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Warren Wilson College as Wisconsin Lutheran College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Warren Wilson College students is 12.5% larger than aid received Wisconsin Lutheran College ($26,012 vs. $23,128)
Warren Wilson vs. WLC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Warren Wilson or WLC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WLC or Warren Wilson .
- The average SAT score at Warren Wilson College (1120) is 19 points higher than at WLC (1101)
- Incoming Warren Wilson students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at WLC (24)
- Accepted freshman Warren Wilson students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at WLC (3.54)
- WLC has a higher acceptance rate (93.8%) than Warren Wilson (84%)
Warren Wilson vs. WLC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Warren Wilson or WLC? 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 WLC and Warren Wilson.
- The graduation rate at WLC is higher than Warren Wilson College (63% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Wisconsin Lutheran College earn on average $12,200 more per year than Warren Wilson graduates after ten years. ($43,000 vs. $30,800)
- Warren Wilson College students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than WLC graduates. ($23,000 vs. $25,000)
- Warren Wilson graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than WLC graduates. ($237 vs. $258)
- More WLC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Warren Wilson students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/