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Overview |
Wabash College | UNI | ||
| Location | Crawfordsville, IN | Cedar Falls, IA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 835 | 8,945 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #414 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wabash.edu | uni.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wabash College | UNI | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $46,600 | $8,111 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $46,600 | $19,265 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,500 | $9,343 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,976 | $15,782 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $37,119 | $6,412 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 83% |
Admission |
Wabash College | UNI | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,914 | 4,594 | ||
| Admitted | 1,177 | 4,362 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 61.5% | 94.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.9% | 32.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/30 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1122/1320 | 1020/1330 | ||
| 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 | UNI | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wabash College | UNI | ||
| Graduation Rate | 75% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $62,800 | $47,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $20,625 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $213 |
Diversity |
Wabash College | UNI | ||
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| % Men | 100% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
Wabash College | UNI | ||
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| % In-State | 66% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 25% | 8% | ||
Campus |
Wabash College | UNI | ||
| 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
- University of Northern Iowa is larger than than Wabash College based on total student enrollment (8,945 students vs. 835 students)
Wabash College vs. UNI Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wabash College or UNI?
- Wabash College is 474.5% more expensive to attend than UNI for in-state tuition ($46,600.00 vs. $8,111.00)
- Out of state tuition is 141.9% higher at Wabash College than University of Northern Iowa ($46,600.00 vs. $19,265.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Northern Iowa than Wabash College ($15,782 vs. $22,976)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Northern Iowa are 33.8% lower than costs at Wabash College ($9,343 vs. $12,500)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wabash College than University of Northern Iowa (100% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wabash College students is 478.9% larger than aid received University of Northern Iowa ($37,119 vs. $6,412)
Wabash College vs. UNI Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wabash College or UNI? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UNI or Wabash College .
- The average SAT score at Wabash College (1145) is 95 points higher than at UNI (1050)
- Incoming Wabash College students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at UNI (23)
- Accepted freshman UNI students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at Wabash College (3.6)
- UNI has a higher acceptance rate (94.9%) than Wabash College (61.5%)
Wabash College vs. UNI Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wabash College or UNI? 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 UNI and Wabash College.
- The graduation rate at Wabash College is higher than University of Northern Iowa (75% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from Wabash College earn on average $15,100 more per year than UNI graduates after ten years. ($62,800 vs. $47,700)
- University of Northern Iowa students graduate with a $4,375 lower median federal student loan debt than Wabash College graduates. ($20,625 vs. $25,000)
- UNI graduates are paying $45 less per month on federal student loans than Wabash College graduates. ($213 vs. $258)
- More UNI graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Wabash College students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/