by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual’s Best for the Money Rankings compare the quality of a Warren Wilson degree with its cost to decide whether the school is asking a fair price. Here is how Warren Wilson measures up.
Warren Wilson is ranked #2,358 out of 3,211 schools for value nationwide, earning a value grade of F. Within North Carolina, it ranks #105 of 124 for value.
These Warren Wilson majors earned the highest value rankings from College Factual.
| Major | National Value Rank |
|---|---|
| Biology | #70 of 91 |
| Environment / Natural Resources | #256 of 371 |
| Psychology | #797 of 1,068 |
Read the full Warren Wilson value report below — how it ranks within its state, how it ranks nationwide, what a degree actually costs, and whether it makes financial sense.
Warren Wilson College is ranked #105 out of #124 for North Carolina value.
Do you qualify for in-state tuition? Check the Warren Wilson financial aid page to be sure.
Warren Wilson College is ranked #2,358 out of 3,211 for value nationwide.
Based on our analysis of other colleges at similar price points, Warren Wilson College is overpriced for the quality of education it provides.
Averaged across all students — those who receive aid and those who pay full price — a year at Warren Wilson costs about $21,249. Over a standard four-year bachelor's program, that adds up to an estimated $84,996 for the degree.
| Amount | |
|---|---|
| Sticker Price (before aid) | $56,971 / year |
| Net Price (students receiving aid) | $21,249 / year |
| Average Cost (all students) | $21,249 / year |
| Estimated 4-Year Cost | $84,996 |
*The average cost weights the net price paid by aid recipients against the sticker price paid by everyone else. The 4-year figure assumes the standard bachelor's length; your actual time to graduate and price may differ.
Your price depends heavily on your family income and the aid you qualify for. See the Warren Wilson net price page for a fuller breakdown of what you might actually pay.
The price you actually pay depends on your circumstances — most students do not pay the full sticker price.
Here is how the estimated 4-year cost of a Warren Wilson degree breaks down by aid group, against its national value ranking.
| Nationwide Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $227,884 | — | — |
| All Students | $84,996 | #2,358 | F |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $84,996 | — | — |
| In-State Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $227,884 | — | — |
| All Students | $84,996 | #105 | F |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $84,996 | — | — |
*College Factual publishes a single overall value ranking (the All Students row). The cost rows show what each aid group pays toward the same degree.
You can also see how the average net price at Warren Wilson shifts with family income:
| Family Income | Avg Net Price / Year |
|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $19,447 |
| $30K–$48K | $19,640 |
| $48K–$75K | $15,474 |
| $75K–$110K | $25,134 |
| Over $110K | $31,599 |
About 100% of Warren Wilson undergraduates receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $30,582 per year. Get more details on the Warren Wilson financial aid you may qualify for.
College Factual determines value by weighing a school’s average total cost against its educational quality, then comparing it to other schools in the same quality tier. See the Warren Wilson net price page for the cost detail.
Read the full Best for the Money Ranking Methodology.