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Overview |
IU East | Wabash College | ||
| Location | Richmond, IN | Crawfordsville, IN | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,039 | 835 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #855 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | iue.edu | wabash.edu | ||
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Costs |
IU East | Wabash College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,274 | $46,600 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,634 | $46,600 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,412 | $12,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $8,837 | $22,976 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,874 | $37,119 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 100% |
Admission |
IU East | Wabash College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,586 | 1,914 | ||
| Admitted | 1,230 | 1,177 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.6% | 61.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.4% | 21.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/26 | 22/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1200 | 1122/1320 | ||
| 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 | Aug 18, 2025 | Jul 1, 2025 |
Academics |
IU East | Wabash College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IU East | Wabash College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 19% | 75% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,900 | $62,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 40% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $258 |
Diversity |
IU East | Wabash College | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 100% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 87% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
IU East | Wabash College | ||
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| % In-State | 74% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 25% | 25% | ||
Campus |
IU East | Wabash College | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Indiana University East is larger than than Wabash College based on total student enrollment (3,039 students vs. 835 students)
IU East vs. Wabash College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IU East or Wabash College?
- Wabash College is 540.6% more expensive to attend than IU East for in-state tuition ($46,600.00 vs. $7,274.00)
- Out of state tuition is 125.8% higher at Wabash College than Indiana University East ($46,600.00 vs. $20,634.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana University East than Wabash College ($8,837 vs. $22,976)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Indiana University East are 32.8% lower than costs at Wabash College ($9,412 vs. $12,500)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wabash College than Indiana University East (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wabash College students is 371.4% larger than aid received Indiana University East ($37,119 vs. $7,874)
IU East vs. Wabash College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IU East or Wabash College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wabash College or IU East .
- The average SAT score at Wabash College (1145) is 184 points higher than at IU East (961)
- Incoming Wabash College students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at IU East (21)
- Accepted freshman Wabash College students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at IU East (3.41)
- IU East has a higher acceptance rate (77.6%) than Wabash College (61.5%)
IU East vs. Wabash College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IU East or Wabash College? 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 Wabash College and IU East.
- The graduation rate at Wabash College is higher than Indiana University East (75% vs. 19%)
- Graduates from Wabash College earn on average $29,900 more per year than IU East graduates after ten years. ($62,800 vs. $32,900)
- Indiana University East students graduate with a $4,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Wabash College graduates. ($20,500 vs. $25,000)
- IU East graduates are paying $47 less per month on federal student loans than Wabash College graduates. ($211 vs. $258)
- More Wabash College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former IU East students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 40%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/