Wabash Valley College

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2022 Undergraduate Tuition

$3,200

2022 Average Net Price

$6,028

After Financial Aid

2019 Default Rate

3.94%

on Student Loans

2022 Enrolled Students

926

45% Full-Time

2022 Graduation Rate

57.2%

103 Graduates

About

Wabash Valley College is a higher education institution located in Wabash County, IL. In 2022, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at Wabash Valley College were Liberal Arts & Sciences (88 degrees awarded), Biological & Physical Sciences (20 degrees), and General Studies (8 degrees).

In 2022, 282 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Wabash Valley College. 47.2% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 52.8% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (237 degrees), 11.8 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (20 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Wabash Valley College is $3,200, which is $−4,912 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,112).

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Wabash Valley College was 3.94%, corresponding to 14 out of the 355 total borrowers.

Associates Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Career & Technical-High Nontraditional Associates Colleges

Costs

In 2022, the median undergraduate tuition at Wabash Valley College is $3,200, which is $4,912 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,112).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $6,028.

In 2022, 93% of undergraduate students attending Wabash Valley College received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 7% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$3,200

2022 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2022, the cost of tuition at Wabash Valley College was $3,200. The cost of tuition at Wabash Valley College is $−4,912 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($8,112).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Wabash Valley College (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$6,028

2022 Value

1.82%

1 Year Growth

In 2022 Wabash Valley College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $6,028. Between 2021 and 2022, the average net price of Wabash Valley College grew by 1.82%.

This chart compares the average net price of Wabash Valley College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$6,872

Room and Board

$946

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Wabash Valley College was of $6,872 in 2022. The cost of room and board did not change between 2021 and 2022.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $946. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Wabash Valley College (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

93%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

93% of undergraduate students at Wabash Valley College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2022. This represents a growth of 40.9% with respect to 2021, when 66% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Wabash Valley College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

3.94%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Wabash Valley College was 3.94%, which represents 14 out of the 355 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Enrollment

Wabash Valley College had a total enrollment of 926 students in 2022. The full-time enrollment at Wabash Valley College is 417 students and the part-time enrollment is 509. This means that 45% of students enrolled at Wabash Valley College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Wabash Valley College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 87.9% White, 3.78% Hispanic or Latino, 3.67% Black or African American, 2.38% Asian, 1.4% Two or More Races, and 0.108% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at Wabash Valley College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (44.6%), followed by White Male (36.2%) and Hispanic or Latino Male (5.04%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

45%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Wabash Valley College in 2022, both undergraduate and graduate, is 926 students. The full-time enrollment at Wabash Valley College is 417 and the part-time enrollment is 509. This means that 45% of students enrolled at Wabash Valley College are enrolled full-time compared with N/A% at similar Associates Colleges.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Wabash Valley College (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

72%

2022 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Wabash Valley College was 72%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (62%), Wabash Valley College had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Wabash Valley College (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2022)

White
814 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
35 enrolled students
Black or African American
34 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Wabash Valley College is 87.9% White, 3.78% Hispanic or Latino, 3.67% Black or African American, 2.38% Asian, 1.4% Two or More Races, and 0.108% American Indian or Alaska Native. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Associates Colleges is 42.9% White, 27.9% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.5% Black or African American.

Graduates

In 2022, 16 fewer women than men received degrees from Wabash Valley College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Wabash Valley College is white (237 degrees awarded). There were 11.8 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (20 degrees).

The most common Associates Degree concentration at Wabash Valley College is Liberal Arts & Sciences (88 degrees awarded), followed by Biological & Physical Sciences (20 degrees) and General Studies (8 degrees).

In 2022, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Wabash Valley College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Communication Technologies (7 degrees awarded), Transportation (11 degrees), and Liberal Arts & Humanities (138 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Wabash Valley College are Elementary & middle school teachers (103,499 people), Other managers (98,926 people), Software developers (57,255 people), Physicians (37,757 people), and Aircraft pilots & flight engineers (37,200 people).

The most specialized majors at Wabash Valley College in 2022 are Communication Technologies (7 degrees awarded), Transportation (11 degrees), Liberal Arts & Humanities (138 degrees), Precision Production (11 degrees), and Interdisciplinary Studies (20 degrees) (as of 2022).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Wabash Valley College are Surgeons, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Physicians, Skincare specialists, and Broadcast announcers and radio disc jockeys

The most specialized majors at Wabash Valley College are Communication Technologies (7 degrees awarded), Transportation (11 degrees), Liberal Arts & Humanities (138 degrees), Precision Production (11 degrees), and Interdisciplinary Studies (20 degrees) (as of 2022).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Wabash Valley College are Elementary & secondary schools (213,944 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (114,736 people), Computer Systems Design (99,324 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (85,037 people), and Construction (62,340 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Wabash Valley College.

Most Common (2022)

Liberal Arts & Sciences
88 degrees awarded
Biological & Physical Sciences
20 degrees awarded
General Studies
8 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common associates degree concentration at Wabash Valley College was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 88 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from associates degree programs at Wabash Valley College according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

149

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2022

133

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2022

In 2022, 149 degrees were awarded to men at Wabash Valley College, which is 1.12 times more than the number of degrees awarded to females (133).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Wabash Valley College by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2022, 65 degrees were awarded to men at Wabash Valley College in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 1 times approximately the same the 65 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2022, 65 degrees were awarded to men at Wabash Valley College in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 1 times approximately the same the 65 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

50%

100% Completion Time

56%

150% Completion Time

In 2022, 50% of students graduating from Wabash Valley College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 56% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 56% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Associates Colleges Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Asian Female

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2022 at Wabash Valley College is Female and Asian (100% graduation rate). Across all Associates Colleges, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (73.2%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2022)

White
237 degrees awarded
Black or African American
20 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
9 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Wabash Valley College is white (237 degrees awarded). There were 11.8 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (20 degrees).

0% of degree recipients (0 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2022)

White Male
129 degrees awarded
White Female
108 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
12 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Wabash Valley College is white male (129 degrees awarded). There were 1.19 times more white male recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (108 degrees).

Operations

Wabash Valley College employs 11 No academic ranks, 11 Professors. Most academics at Wabash Valley College are Male No academic rank (9), Male Professor (6), and Female Professor (5).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Wabash Valley College are: Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 9 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 6 employees, and Management with 3 employees.

Salary Expenditure

$5M

2022 Salaries

9.51%

growth from 2021

In 2022, Wabash Valley College paid a median of $5M in salaries, a 9.51% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 5.39% decline between 2020 and 2021, and a 0.419% decline between 2019 and 2020.

The median for similar Associates Colleges is 16.8M (40.1% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$1.43M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2022, Wabash Valley College paid a total of $1.43M to 22 employees working as instructors, which represents 28.6% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $5.35M (31.8%) for similar Associates Colleges.

Occupations by Share

No academic rank

Most Common Instructor

11 Employees

Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

9 Employees

In 2022, the most common positions for instructional staff at Wabash Valley College were No academic rank with 11 employees, and Professor with 11 employees.

In 2022, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Wabash Valley College were Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 9 employees, Office and Administrative Support with 6 employees, and Management with 3 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2022)

Male No academic rank
Male Professor
Female Professor

In 2022, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Wabash Valley College was Male No academic rank with 9 employees, Male Professor with 6 employees, and Female Professor with 5 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Wabash Valley College.

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