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Overview |
Wabash College | Tennessee | ||
| Location | Crawfordsville, IN | Knoxville, TN | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 835 | 33,805 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #232 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wabash.edu | tennessee.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wabash College | Tennessee | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $46,600 | $11,332 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $46,600 | $29,522 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,500 | $12,150 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,976 | $21,880 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $37,119 | $10,593 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 88% |
Admission |
Wabash College | Tennessee | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,914 | 36,290 | ||
| Admitted | 1,177 | 24,826 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 61.5% | 68.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.9% | 27.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | 3.66 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 22/30 | 25/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1122/1320 | 1170/1330 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Wabash College | Tennessee | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wabash College | Tennessee | ||
| Graduation Rate | 75% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $62,800 | $56,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $20,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $206 |
Diversity |
Wabash College | Tennessee | ||
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| % Men | 100% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 7% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
Wabash College | Tennessee | ||
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| % In-State | 66% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 25% | 45% | ||
Campus |
Wabash College | Tennessee | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- The University of Tennessee is larger than than Wabash College based on total student enrollment (33,805 students vs. 835 students)
Wabash College vs. Tennessee Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wabash College or Tennessee?
- Wabash College is 311.2% more expensive to attend than Tennessee for in-state tuition ($46,600.00 vs. $11,332.00)
- Out of state tuition is 57.8% higher at Wabash College than The University of Tennessee ($46,600.00 vs. $29,522.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The University of Tennessee than Wabash College ($21,880 vs. $22,976)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The University of Tennessee are 2.9% lower than costs at Wabash College ($12,150 vs. $12,500)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wabash College than The University of Tennessee (100% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wabash College students is 250.4% larger than aid received The University of Tennessee ($37,119 vs. $10,593)
Wabash College vs. Tennessee Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wabash College or Tennessee? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Tennessee or Wabash College .
- The average SAT score at The University of Tennessee (1214) is 69 points higher than at Wabash College (1145)
- Incoming Tennessee students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Wabash College (25)
- Accepted freshman Tennessee students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at Wabash College (3.6)
- Tennessee has a higher acceptance rate (68.4%) than Wabash College (61.5%)
Wabash College vs. Tennessee Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wabash College or Tennessee? 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 Tennessee and Wabash College.
- The graduation rate at Wabash College is higher than The University of Tennessee (75% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Wabash College earn on average $6,500 more per year than Tennessee graduates after ten years. ($62,800 vs. $56,300)
- The University of Tennessee students graduate with a $5,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Wabash College graduates. ($20,000 vs. $25,000)
- Tennessee graduates are paying $52 less per month on federal student loans than Wabash College graduates. ($206 vs. $258)
- More Wabash College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Tennessee students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/