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Overview |
Wabash College | Wisconsin | ||
| Location | Crawfordsville, IN | Madison, WI | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 835 | 48,956 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #105 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wabash.edu | wisc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wabash College | Wisconsin | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $46,600 | $9,273 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $46,600 | $37,904 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,500 | $12,894 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,976 | $13,376 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $37,119 | $11,171 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 47% |
Admission |
Wabash College | Wisconsin | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,914 | 60,214 | ||
| Admitted | 1,177 | 29,539 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 61.5% | 49.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.9% | 29.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | 3.88 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 22/30 | 26/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1122/1320 | 1340/1510 | ||
| 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 | Wisconsin | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wabash College | Wisconsin | ||
| Graduation Rate | 75% | 82% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $62,800 | $64,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $22,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $230 |
Diversity |
Wabash College | Wisconsin | ||
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| % Men | 100% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 7% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
Wabash College | Wisconsin | ||
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| % In-State | 66% | 43% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 25% | 47% | ||
Campus |
Wabash College | Wisconsin | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Wisconsin Madison is larger than than Wabash College based on total student enrollment (48,956 students vs. 835 students)
Wabash College vs. Wisconsin Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wabash College or Wisconsin?
- Wabash College is 402.5% more expensive to attend than Wisconsin for in-state tuition ($46,600.00 vs. $9,273.00)
- Out of state tuition is 22.9% higher at Wabash College than University of Wisconsin Madison ($46,600.00 vs. $37,904.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Wisconsin Madison than Wabash College ($13,376 vs. $22,976)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wabash College are 3.2% lower than costs at University of Wisconsin Madison ($12,500 vs. $12,894)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wabash College than University of Wisconsin Madison (100% vs. 47%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wabash College students is 232.3% larger than aid received University of Wisconsin Madison ($37,119 vs. $11,171)
Wabash College vs. Wisconsin Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wabash College or Wisconsin? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wisconsin or Wabash College .
- The average SAT score at University of Wisconsin Madison (1300) is 155 points higher than at Wabash College (1145)
- Incoming Wisconsin students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at Wabash College (25)
- Accepted freshman Wisconsin 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 Wisconsin (49.1%)
Wabash College vs. Wisconsin Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wabash College or Wisconsin? 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 Wisconsin and Wabash College.
- The graduation rate at Wisconsin is higher than Wabash College (82% vs. 75%)
- Graduates from University of Wisconsin Madison earn on average $2,000 more per year than Wabash College graduates after ten years. ($64,800 vs. $62,800)
- University of Wisconsin Madison students graduate with a $2,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Wabash College graduates. ($22,250 vs. $25,000)
- Wisconsin graduates are paying $28 less per month on federal student loans than Wabash College graduates. ($230 vs. $258)
- More Wisconsin graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Wabash College students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/