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Overview |
Wabash College | Ohio State | ||
| Location | Crawfordsville, IN | Columbus, OH | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 835 | 60,540 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #134 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wabash.edu | osu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wabash College | Ohio State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $46,600 | $11,525 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $46,600 | $35,762 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,500 | $14,006 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,976 | $19,582 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $37,119 | $10,993 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 74% |
Admission |
Wabash College | Ohio State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,914 | 65,189 | ||
| Admitted | 1,177 | 34,370 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 61.5% | 52.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.9% | 23.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | 3.76 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 22/30 | 29/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1122/1320 | 1310/1480 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Wabash College | Ohio State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wabash College | Ohio State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 75% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $62,800 | $50,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $222 |
Diversity |
Wabash College | Ohio State | ||
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| % Men | 100% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 7% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
Wabash College | Ohio State | ||
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| % In-State | 66% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 25% | 23% | ||
Campus |
Wabash College | Ohio State | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Ohio State University is larger than than Wabash College based on total student enrollment (60,540 students vs. 835 students)
Wabash College vs. Ohio State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wabash College or Ohio State?
- Wabash College is 304.3% more expensive to attend than Ohio State for in-state tuition ($46,600.00 vs. $11,525.00)
- Out of state tuition is 30.3% higher at Wabash College than Ohio State University ($46,600.00 vs. $35,762.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ohio State University than Wabash College ($19,582 vs. $22,976)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wabash College are 12% lower than costs at Ohio State University ($12,500 vs. $14,006)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wabash College than Ohio State University (100% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wabash College students is 237.7% larger than aid received Ohio State University ($37,119 vs. $10,993)
Wabash College vs. Ohio State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wabash College or Ohio State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ohio State or Wabash College .
- The average SAT score at Ohio State University (1295) is 150 points higher than at Wabash College (1145)
- Incoming Ohio State students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at Wabash College (25)
- Accepted freshman Ohio State students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.76) than students at Wabash College (3.6)
- Wabash College has a higher acceptance rate (61.5%) than Ohio State (52.7%)
Wabash College vs. Ohio State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wabash College or Ohio State? 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 Ohio State and Wabash College.
- The graduation rate at Ohio State is higher than Wabash College (80% vs. 75%)
- Graduates from Wabash College earn on average $12,200 more per year than Ohio State graduates after ten years. ($62,800 vs. $50,600)
- Ohio State University students graduate with a $3,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Wabash College graduates. ($21,500 vs. $25,000)
- Ohio State graduates are paying $36 less per month on federal student loans than Wabash College graduates. ($222 vs. $258)
- More Wabash College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ohio State students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/