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Vanderbilt Emory Northwestern Cornell Rice Duke Notre Dame Georgetown Saint Louis University-Main Campus Case Western USC UChicago| Wabash College | Washington University in St Louis | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Wabash College | WUSTL | ||
| Location | Crawfordsville, IN | Saint Louis, MO | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 835 | 17,012 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #20 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wabash.edu | wustl.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wabash College | WUSTL | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $46,600 | $59,420 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $46,600 | $59,420 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,500 | $18,470 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,976 | $23,432 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $37,119 | $58,188 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 43% |
Admission |
Wabash College | WUSTL | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,914 | 32,014 | ||
| Admitted | 1,177 | 3,764 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 61.5% | 11.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.9% | 48.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | 3.92 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 22/30 | 33/35 | ||
| SAT Range | 1122/1320 | 1500/1570 | ||
| 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 4, 2025 |
Academics |
Wabash College | WUSTL | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wabash College | WUSTL | ||
| Graduation Rate | 75% | 93% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $62,800 | $82,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 88% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $19,900 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $205 |
Diversity |
Wabash College | WUSTL | ||
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| % Men | 100% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 7% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
Wabash College | WUSTL | ||
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| % In-State | 66% | 12% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 25% | 77% | ||
Campus |
Wabash College | WUSTL | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Washington University in St Louis is larger than than Wabash College based on total student enrollment (17,012 students vs. 835 students)
Wabash College vs. WUSTL Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wabash College or WUSTL ?
- Washington University in St Louis is 27.5% more expensive to attend than Wabash College for in-state tuition ($59,420.00 vs. $46,600.00)
- Out of state tuition is 27.5% higher at WUSTL than Wabash College ($59,420.00 vs. $46,600.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wabash College than WUSTL ($22,976 vs. $23,432)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wabash College are 47.8% lower than costs at Washington University in St Louis ($12,500 vs. $18,470)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wabash College than Washington University in St Louis (100% vs. 43%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Washington University in St Louis students is 56.8% larger than aid received Wabash College ($58,188 vs. $37,119)
Wabash College vs. WUSTL Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wabash College or WUSTL ? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WUSTL or Wabash College .
- The average SAT score at Washington University in St Louis (1469) is 324 points higher than at Wabash College (1145)
- Incoming WUSTL students have a 8 point higher average ACT score (33) than students at Wabash College (25)
- Accepted freshman WUSTL students have a 0.32 point higher average high school GPA (3.92) than students at Wabash College (3.6)
- Wabash College has a higher acceptance rate (61.5%) than WUSTL (11.8%)
Wabash College vs. WUSTL Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wabash College or WUSTL ? 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 WUSTL and Wabash College.
- The graduation rate at WUSTL is higher than Wabash College (93% vs. 75%)
- Graduates from Washington University in St Louis earn on average $20,000 more per year than Wabash College graduates after ten years. ($82,800 vs. $62,800)
- Washington University in St Louis students graduate with a $5,100 lower median federal student loan debt than Wabash College graduates. ($19,900 vs. $25,000)
- WUSTL graduates are paying $53 less per month on federal student loans than Wabash College graduates. ($205 vs. $258)
- More WUSTL graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Wabash College students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/