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ISU IU Purdue University of Missouri-Columbia Nebraska UNI Wisconsin Illinois Miami Minnesota Michigan State Marquette University| Wabash College | University of Iowa | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Wabash College | Iowa | ||
| Location | Crawfordsville, IN | Iowa City, IA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 845 | 30,042 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #225 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wabash.edu | uiowa.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wabash College | Iowa | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,200 | $9,016 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,200 | $30,979 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,300 | $12,616 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,913 | $20,121 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $38,864 | $9,512 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 74% |
Admission |
Wabash College | Iowa | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,897 | 25,682 | ||
| Admitted | 1,191 | 21,746 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 62.8% | 84.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.2% | 23.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | 3.81 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/29 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1100/1300 | 1130/1320 | ||
| 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 | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Wabash College | Iowa | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wabash College | Iowa | ||
| Graduation Rate | 75% | 71% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $62,800 | $59,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $21,616 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $223 |
Diversity |
Wabash College | Iowa | ||
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| % Men | 72% | 12% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 14% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 7% | 12% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 4% |
Students |
Wabash College | Iowa | ||
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| % In-State | 69% | 52% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 25% | 46% | ||
Campus |
Wabash College | Iowa | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Iowa is larger than than Wabash College based on total student enrollment (30,042 students vs. 845 students)
Wabash College vs. Iowa Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wabash College or Iowa?
- Wabash College is 434.6% more expensive to attend than Iowa for in-state tuition ($48,200.00 vs. $9,016.00)
- Out of state tuition is 55.6% higher at Wabash College than University of Iowa ($48,200.00 vs. $30,979.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Iowa than Wabash College ($20,121 vs. $23,913)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Iowa are 5.4% lower than costs at Wabash College ($12,616 vs. $13,300)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wabash College than University of Iowa (100% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wabash College students is 308.6% larger than aid received University of Iowa ($38,864 vs. $9,512)
Wabash College vs. Iowa Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wabash College or Iowa? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Iowa or Wabash College .
- The average SAT score at University of Iowa (1164) is 19 points higher than at Wabash College (1145)
- Incoming Iowa students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Wabash College (25)
- Accepted freshman Iowa students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.81) than students at Wabash College (3.6)
- Iowa has a higher acceptance rate (84.7%) than Wabash College (62.8%)
Wabash College vs. Iowa Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wabash College or Iowa? 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 Iowa and Wabash College.
- The graduation rate at Wabash College is higher than University of Iowa (75% vs. 71%)
- Graduates from Wabash College earn on average $3,000 more per year than Iowa graduates after ten years. ($62,800 vs. $59,800)
- University of Iowa students graduate with a $3,384 lower median federal student loan debt than Wabash College graduates. ($21,616 vs. $25,000)
- Iowa graduates are paying $35 less per month on federal student loans than Wabash College graduates. ($223 vs. $258)
- More Iowa graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Wabash College students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/