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Overview |
Wabash College | Michigan | ||
| Location | Crawfordsville, IN | Ann Arbor, MI | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 835 | 51,225 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #50 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wabash.edu | umich.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wabash College | Michigan | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $46,600 | $16,404 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $46,600 | $55,002 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,500 | $13,171 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,976 | $19,318 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $37,119 | $15,121 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 67% |
Admission |
Wabash College | Michigan | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,914 | 84,289 | ||
| Admitted | 1,177 | 14,914 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 61.5% | 17.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.9% | 47.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | 3.88 | ||
| 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 | 1350/1530 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Wabash College | Michigan | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wabash College | Michigan | ||
| Graduation Rate | 75% | 90% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $62,800 | $74,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $20,103 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $207 |
Diversity |
Wabash College | Michigan | ||
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| % Men | 100% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 7% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 6% |
Students |
Wabash College | Michigan | ||
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| % In-State | 66% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 25% | 44% | ||
Campus |
Wabash College | Michigan | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Michigan is larger than than Wabash College based on total student enrollment (51,225 students vs. 835 students)
Wabash College vs. Michigan Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wabash College or Michigan?
- Wabash College is 184.1% more expensive to attend than Michigan for in-state tuition ($46,600.00 vs. $16,404.00)
- Out of state tuition is 18% higher at Michigan than Wabash College ($55,002.00 vs. $46,600.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Michigan than Wabash College ($19,318 vs. $22,976)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wabash College are 5.4% lower than costs at University of Michigan ($12,500 vs. $13,171)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wabash College than University of Michigan (100% vs. 67%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wabash College students is 145.5% larger than aid received University of Michigan ($37,119 vs. $15,121)
Wabash College vs. Michigan Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wabash College or Michigan? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Michigan or Wabash College .
- The average SAT score at University of Michigan (1384) is 239 points higher than at Wabash College (1145)
- Incoming Michigan students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (31) than students at Wabash College (25)
- Accepted freshman Michigan students have a 0.28 point higher average high school GPA (3.88) than students at Wabash College (3.6)
- Wabash College has a higher acceptance rate (61.5%) than Michigan (17.7%)
Wabash College vs. Michigan Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wabash College or Michigan? 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 Michigan and Wabash College.
- The graduation rate at Michigan is higher than Wabash College (90% vs. 75%)
- Graduates from University of Michigan earn on average $11,600 more per year than Wabash College graduates after ten years. ($74,400 vs. $62,800)
- University of Michigan students graduate with a $4,897 lower median federal student loan debt than Wabash College graduates. ($20,103 vs. $25,000)
- Michigan graduates are paying $51 less per month on federal student loans than Wabash College graduates. ($207 vs. $258)
- More Michigan graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Wabash College students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/