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Overview |
Wabash College | Grinnell | ||
| Location | Crawfordsville, IN | Grinnell, IA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 835 | 1,759 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #55 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wabash.edu | grinnell.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wabash College | Grinnell | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $46,600 | $60,988 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $46,600 | $60,988 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,500 | $15,048 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,976 | $33,467 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $37,119 | $42,231 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 91% |
Admission |
Wabash College | Grinnell | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,914 | 9,997 | ||
| Admitted | 1,177 | 1,076 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 61.5% | 10.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.9% | 40.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | 3.89 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 22/30 | 31/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1122/1320 | 1380/1530 | ||
| 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 1, 2024 | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Wabash College | Grinnell | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wabash College | Grinnell | ||
| Graduation Rate | 75% | 88% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $62,800 | $59,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 87% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $13,170 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $136 |
Diversity |
Wabash College | Grinnell | ||
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| % Men | 100% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 56% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 7% | 16% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
Wabash College | Grinnell | ||
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| % In-State | 66% | 7% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 25% | 72% | ||
Campus |
Wabash College | Grinnell | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Grinnell College is larger than than Wabash College based on total student enrollment (1,759 students vs. 835 students)
Wabash College vs. Grinnell Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wabash College or Grinnell?
- Grinnell College is 30.9% more expensive to attend than Wabash College for in-state tuition ($60,988.00 vs. $46,600.00)
- Out of state tuition is 30.9% higher at Grinnell than Wabash College ($60,988.00 vs. $46,600.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wabash College than Grinnell ($22,976 vs. $33,467)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wabash College are 20.4% lower than costs at Grinnell College ($12,500 vs. $15,048)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wabash College than Grinnell College (100% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Grinnell College students is 13.8% larger than aid received Wabash College ($42,231 vs. $37,119)
Wabash College vs. Grinnell Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wabash College or Grinnell? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Grinnell or Wabash College .
- The average SAT score at Grinnell College (1402) is 257 points higher than at Wabash College (1145)
- Incoming Grinnell students have a 7 point higher average ACT score (32) than students at Wabash College (25)
- Accepted freshman Grinnell students have a 0.29 point higher average high school GPA (3.89) than students at Wabash College (3.6)
- Wabash College has a higher acceptance rate (61.5%) than Grinnell (10.8%)
Wabash College vs. Grinnell Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wabash College or Grinnell? 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 Grinnell and Wabash College.
- The graduation rate at Grinnell is higher than Wabash College (88% vs. 75%)
- Graduates from Wabash College earn on average $3,300 more per year than Grinnell graduates after ten years. ($62,800 vs. $59,500)
- Grinnell College students graduate with a $11,830 lower median federal student loan debt than Wabash College graduates. ($13,170 vs. $25,000)
- Grinnell graduates are paying $122 less per month on federal student loans than Wabash College graduates. ($136 vs. $258)
- More Grinnell 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/