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Xavier University of Dayton Ohio State Butler Baldwin-Wallace College Duquesne University Kent State DePauw Miami ONU Purdue Denison| Wabash College | John Carroll University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Wabash College | JCU | ||
| Location | Crawfordsville, IN | University Heights, OH | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 835 | 2,922 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #286 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wabash.edu | jcu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wabash College | JCU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $46,600 | $45,490 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $46,600 | $45,490 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,500 | $13,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,976 | $30,496 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $37,119 | $30,415 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Wabash College | JCU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,914 | 4,310 | ||
| Admitted | 1,177 | 3,550 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 61.5% | 82.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.9% | 15.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | 3.66 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/30 | 25/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1122/1320 | 1160/1320 | ||
| 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 | Jul 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Wabash College | JCU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wabash College | JCU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 75% | 71% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $62,800 | $57,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $26,939 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $278 |
Diversity |
Wabash College | JCU | ||
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| % Men | 100% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 86% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Wabash College | JCU | ||
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| % In-State | 66% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 25% | 34% | ||
Campus |
Wabash College | JCU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- John Carroll University is larger than than Wabash College based on total student enrollment (2,922 students vs. 835 students)
Wabash College vs. JCU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wabash College or JCU?
- Wabash College is 2.4% more expensive to attend than JCU for in-state tuition ($46,600.00 vs. $45,490.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.4% higher at Wabash College than John Carroll University ($46,600.00 vs. $45,490.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wabash College than JCU ($22,976 vs. $30,496)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wabash College are 5.6% lower than costs at John Carroll University ($12,500 vs. $13,200)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Wabash College as John Carroll University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wabash College students is 22% larger than aid received John Carroll University ($37,119 vs. $30,415)
Wabash College vs. JCU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wabash College or JCU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between JCU or Wabash College .
- The average SAT score at Wabash College (1145) is 18 points higher than at JCU (1127)
- Incoming Wabash College students have at the same average ACT score (25) as students at JCU (25)
- Accepted freshman JCU students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at Wabash College (3.6)
- JCU has a higher acceptance rate (82.4%) than Wabash College (61.5%)
Wabash College vs. JCU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wabash College or JCU? 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 JCU and Wabash College.
- The graduation rate at Wabash College is higher than John Carroll University (75% vs. 71%)
- Graduates from Wabash College earn on average $5,200 more per year than JCU graduates after ten years. ($62,800 vs. $57,600)
- Wabash College students graduate with a $1,939 lower median federal student loan debt than JCU graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,939)
- Wabash College graduates are paying $20 less per month on federal student loans than JCU graduates. ($258 vs. $278)
- More JCU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Wabash College students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/