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Overview |
Tabor | Washburn University | ||
| Location | Hillsboro, KS | Topeka, KS | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 637 | 5,460 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Mennonite Brethren Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | tabor.edu | washburn.edu | ||
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Costs |
Tabor | Washburn University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,050 | $9,044 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,050 | $20,328 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,300 | $10,040 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,080 | $12,473 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,113 | $7,818 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Tabor | Washburn University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,512 | - | ||
| Admitted | 797 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 52.7% | |||
| Enrolled % | 18.9% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.23 | 3.46 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 830/1100 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
Tabor | Washburn University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Tabor | Washburn University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 37% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,900 | $42,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $16,900 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $174 |
Diversity |
Tabor | Washburn University | ||
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| % Men | 58% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 42% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 14% |
Students |
Tabor | Washburn University | ||
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| % In-State | 45% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 52% | 2% | ||
Campus |
Tabor | Washburn University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Washburn University is larger than than Tabor based on total student enrollment (5,460 students vs. 637 students)
Tabor vs. Washburn University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Tabor or Washburn University?
- Tabor College is 287.5% more expensive to attend than Washburn University for in-state tuition ($35,050.00 vs. $9,044.00)
- Out of state tuition is 72.4% higher at Tabor than Washburn University ($35,050.00 vs. $20,328.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Washburn University than Tabor ($12,473 vs. $21,080)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Tabor College are 8% lower than costs at Washburn University ($9,300 vs. $10,040)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Tabor College as Washburn University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Tabor College students is 246.8% larger than aid received Washburn University ($27,113 vs. $7,818)
Which college is harder to get into, Tabor or Washburn University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Washburn University or Tabor .
- Accepted freshman Washburn University students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.46) than students at Tabor (3.23)
Tabor vs. Washburn University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Tabor or Washburn University? 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 Washburn University and Tabor.
- The graduation rate at Tabor is higher than Washburn University (52% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Tabor College earn on average $2,600 more per year than Washburn University graduates after ten years. ($44,900 vs. $42,300)
- Washburn University students graduate with a $6,100 lower median federal student loan debt than Tabor graduates. ($16,900 vs. $23,000)
- Washburn University graduates are paying $63 less per month on federal student loans than Tabor graduates. ($174 vs. $237)
- More Tabor graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Washburn University students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/