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Overview |
Wabash College | University of Missouri-Columbia | ||
| Location | Crawfordsville, IN | Columbia, MO | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 845 | 31,013 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #274 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wabash.edu | missouri.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wabash College | University of Missouri-Columbia | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,200 | $13,008 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,200 | $33,216 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,300 | $13,550 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,913 | $20,006 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $38,864 | $11,734 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 84% |
Admission |
Wabash College | University of Missouri-Columbia | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,897 | 21,669 | ||
| Admitted | 1,191 | 16,690 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 62.8% | 77% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.2% | 30.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/29 | 23/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1100/1300 | 1150/1330 | ||
| 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 | University of Missouri-Columbia | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wabash College | University of Missouri-Columbia | ||
| Graduation Rate | 75% | 69% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $62,800 | $54,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $21,883 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $226 |
Diversity |
Wabash College | University of Missouri-Columbia | ||
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| % Men | 72% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 15% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
Wabash College | University of Missouri-Columbia | ||
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| % In-State | 69% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 25% | 33% | ||
Campus |
Wabash College | University of Missouri-Columbia | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Missouri Columbia is larger than than Wabash College based on total student enrollment (31,013 students vs. 845 students)
Wabash College vs. University of Missouri-Columbia Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wabash College or University of Missouri-Columbia?
- Wabash College is 270.5% more expensive to attend than University of Missouri-Columbia for in-state tuition ($48,200.00 vs. $13,008.00)
- Out of state tuition is 45.1% higher at Wabash College than University of Missouri Columbia ($48,200.00 vs. $33,216.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Missouri Columbia than Wabash College ($20,006 vs. $23,913)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wabash College are 1.9% lower than costs at University of Missouri Columbia ($13,300 vs. $13,550)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wabash College than University of Missouri Columbia (100% vs. 84%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wabash College students is 231.2% larger than aid received University of Missouri Columbia ($38,864 vs. $11,734)
Wabash College vs. University of Missouri-Columbia Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wabash College or University of Missouri-Columbia? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Missouri-Columbia or Wabash College .
- The average SAT score at University of Missouri Columbia (1203) is 58 points higher than at Wabash College (1145)
- Incoming University of Missouri-Columbia students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Wabash College (25)
- Accepted freshman University of Missouri-Columbia students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at Wabash College (3.6)
- University of Missouri-Columbia has a higher acceptance rate (77%) than Wabash College (62.8%)
Wabash College vs. University of Missouri-Columbia Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wabash College or University of Missouri-Columbia? 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 University of Missouri-Columbia and Wabash College.
- The graduation rate at Wabash College is higher than University of Missouri Columbia (75% vs. 69%)
- Graduates from Wabash College earn on average $8,600 more per year than University of Missouri-Columbia graduates after ten years. ($62,800 vs. $54,200)
- University of Missouri Columbia students graduate with a $3,117 lower median federal student loan debt than Wabash College graduates. ($21,883 vs. $25,000)
- University of Missouri-Columbia graduates are paying $32 less per month on federal student loans than Wabash College graduates. ($226 vs. $258)
- More University of Missouri-Columbia graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Wabash College students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/