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Overview |
Northwestern | Wabash College | ||
| Location | Evanston, IL | Crawfordsville, IN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 23,161 | 835 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #15 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | northwestern.edu | wabash.edu | ||
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Costs |
Northwestern | Wabash College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $62,391 | $46,600 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $62,391 | $46,600 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,440 | $12,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,095 | $22,976 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $61,716 | $37,119 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 50% | 100% |
Admission |
Northwestern | Wabash College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 51,261 | 1,914 | ||
| Admitted | 3,695 | 1,177 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 7.2% | 61.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 55.2% | 21.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.92 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 33/35 | 22/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1490/1570 | 1122/1320 | ||
| 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 | Jan 1, 2024 | Jul 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Northwestern | Wabash College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 6:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Northwestern | Wabash College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 94% | 75% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $89,800 | $62,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,378 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $200 | $258 |
Diversity |
Northwestern | Wabash College | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 100% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 50% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 8% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
Northwestern | Wabash College | ||
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| % In-State | 22% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 67% | 25% | ||
Campus |
Northwestern | Wabash College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Northwestern University is larger than than Wabash College based on total student enrollment (23,161 students vs. 835 students)
Northwestern vs. Wabash College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Northwestern or Wabash College?
- Northwestern University is 33.9% more expensive to attend than Wabash College for in-state tuition ($62,391.00 vs. $46,600.00)
- Out of state tuition is 33.9% higher at Northwestern than Wabash College ($62,391.00 vs. $46,600.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northwestern University than Wabash College ($22,095 vs. $22,976)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wabash College are 55.5% lower than costs at Northwestern University ($12,500 vs. $19,440)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wabash College than Northwestern University (100% vs. 50%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northwestern University students is 66.3% larger than aid received Wabash College ($61,716 vs. $37,119)
Northwestern vs. Wabash College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Northwestern or Wabash College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wabash College or Northwestern .
- The average SAT score at Northwestern University (1460) is 315 points higher than at Wabash College (1145)
- Incoming Northwestern students have a 8 point higher average ACT score (33) than students at Wabash College (25)
- Accepted freshman Northwestern students have a 0.32 point higher average high school GPA (3.92) than students at Wabash College (3.6)
- Wabash College has a higher acceptance rate (61.5%) than Northwestern (7.2%)
Northwestern vs. Wabash College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Northwestern or Wabash College? 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 Wabash College and Northwestern.
- The graduation rate at Northwestern is higher than Wabash College (94% vs. 75%)
- Graduates from Northwestern University earn on average $27,000 more per year than Wabash College graduates after ten years. ($89,800 vs. $62,800)
- Northwestern University students graduate with a $5,622 lower median federal student loan debt than Wabash College graduates. ($19,378 vs. $25,000)
- Northwestern graduates are paying $58 less per month on federal student loans than Wabash College graduates. ($200 vs. $258)
- More Northwestern graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Wabash College students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/