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Overview |
Wabash College | Lawrence | ||
| Location | Crawfordsville, IN | Appleton, WI | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 835 | 1,426 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #207 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wabash.edu | lawrence.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wabash College | Lawrence | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $46,600 | $53,667 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $46,600 | $53,667 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,500 | $11,520 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,976 | $26,368 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $37,119 | $40,089 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Wabash College | Lawrence | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,914 | 2,943 | ||
| Admitted | 1,177 | 2,127 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 61.5% | 72.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.9% | 17.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 22/30 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1122/1320 | 1210/1460 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Wabash College | Lawrence | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wabash College | Lawrence | ||
| Graduation Rate | 75% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $62,800 | $45,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,350 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $282 |
Diversity |
Wabash College | Lawrence | ||
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| % Men | 100% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 7% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Wabash College | Lawrence | ||
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| % In-State | 66% | 22% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 25% | 68% | ||
Campus |
Wabash College | Lawrence | ||
| 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
- Lawrence University is larger than than Wabash College based on total student enrollment (1,426 students vs. 835 students)
Wabash College vs. Lawrence Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wabash College or Lawrence?
- Lawrence University is 15.2% more expensive to attend than Wabash College for in-state tuition ($53,667.00 vs. $46,600.00)
- Out of state tuition is 15.2% higher at Lawrence than Wabash College ($53,667.00 vs. $46,600.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wabash College than Lawrence ($22,976 vs. $26,368)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lawrence University are 8.5% lower than costs at Wabash College ($11,520 vs. $12,500)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Wabash College as Lawrence University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lawrence University students is 8% larger than aid received Wabash College ($40,089 vs. $37,119)
Wabash College vs. Lawrence Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wabash College or Lawrence? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lawrence or Wabash College .
- Accepted freshman Wabash College students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at Lawrence (3.52)
- Lawrence has a higher acceptance rate (72.3%) than Wabash College (61.5%)
Wabash College vs. Lawrence Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wabash College or Lawrence? 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 Lawrence and Wabash College.
- The graduation rate at Lawrence is higher than Wabash College (77% vs. 75%)
- Graduates from Wabash College earn on average $17,200 more per year than Lawrence graduates after ten years. ($62,800 vs. $45,600)
- Wabash College students graduate with a $2,350 lower median federal student loan debt than Lawrence graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,350)
- Wabash College graduates are paying $24 less per month on federal student loans than Lawrence graduates. ($258 vs. $282)
- More Lawrence graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Wabash College students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/