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Overview |
Tabor | WSC | ||
| Location | Hillsboro, KS | Wayne, NE | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 637 | 4,773 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Mennonite Brethren Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | tabor.edu | wsc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Tabor | WSC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,050 | $5,700 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,050 | $5,700 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,300 | $8,870 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,080 | $14,271 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,113 | $7,838 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 96% |
Admission |
Tabor | WSC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,512 | - | ||
| Admitted | 797 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 52.7% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.9% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.23 | 3.36 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 830/1100 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
Tabor | WSC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 22:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Tabor | WSC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,900 | $39,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $20,050 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $207 |
Diversity |
Tabor | WSC | ||
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| % Men | 58% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 42% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 3% |
Students |
Tabor | WSC | ||
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| % In-State | 45% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 52% | 15% | ||
Campus |
Tabor | WSC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Wayne State College is larger than than Tabor based on total student enrollment (4,773 students vs. 637 students)
Tabor vs. WSC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Tabor or WSC?
- Tabor College is 514.9% more expensive to attend than WSC for in-state tuition ($35,050.00 vs. $5,700.00)
- Out of state tuition is 514.9% higher at Tabor than Wayne State College ($35,050.00 vs. $5,700.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wayne State College than Tabor ($14,271 vs. $21,080)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wayne State College are 4.8% lower than costs at Tabor College ($8,870 vs. $9,300)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Tabor College than Wayne State College (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Tabor College students is 245.9% larger than aid received Wayne State College ($27,113 vs. $7,838)
Which college is harder to get into, Tabor or WSC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WSC or Tabor .
- Accepted freshman WSC students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.36) than students at Tabor (3.23)
Tabor vs. WSC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Tabor or WSC? 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 WSC and Tabor.
- The graduation rate at Tabor is higher than Wayne State College (52% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Tabor College earn on average $5,500 more per year than WSC graduates after ten years. ($44,900 vs. $39,400)
- Wayne State College students graduate with a $2,950 lower median federal student loan debt than Tabor graduates. ($20,050 vs. $23,000)
- WSC graduates are paying $30 less per month on federal student loans than Tabor graduates. ($207 vs. $237)
- More WSC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Tabor students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/