Key differences on Getting in
- 1
Wabash's yield is 7 pts higher than Washington's
Yield rate - 2
Wabash's SAT midpoint is 28 points higher than Washington's
SAT midpoint - 3
Washington admits 57% vs. 57% at Wabash
Acceptance rate
Admissions
Getting in, fall 2024
Acceptance and yield, test score ranges, test policy, and what each college weighs.
The funnel
Quad's selectivity
- WashingtonSelective
- WabashSelective
Men and women
Acceptance rate for men and women who applied, where a college reports admissions by sex.
Test scores
SAT total,
Axis runs 1000–1600. The dark tick marks the national median midpoint.
ACT composite,
Axis runs 19–36. The dark tick marks the national median midpoint.
Test policy
- WashingtonRequired for some applicants
- WabashTest-optional
How they read a record
Washington
and GPA are both very important; class rank and tests are both considered. 48% of first-years who sent test scores had a 3.75 or higher.
Wabash
, GPA, and class rank are all very important; tests are considered. 29% of first-years had a 3.75 or higher.
What they look at
| Factor | Washington | Wabash |
|---|---|---|
| High school GPA | Very important | Very important |
| High school record | Required | Required |
| Class rank | Considered | Very important |
| College-prep program | Required | Required |
| Recommendations | Important | Important |
| Essay | Important | Considered |
| Legacy status | Not considered | Considered |
| Work experience | Considered | Considered |
| Demonstration of competencies | Not considered | Not considered |
| English proficiency test | Required | Required |
| Other tests | Not considered | Not considered |
Sources:IPEDS Admissions survey, Fall 2024;Washington College Common Data Set 2025–26, Fall 2025;Washington College Common Data Set 2025–26, Fall 2027 applicants;Washington College Common Data Set 2025–26, Entered fall 2024;College Scorecard, most recent release;Wabash College (Fall 2025), Fall 2025;Wabash College Common Data Set 2025–26, Fall 2027 applicants;College Scorecard, Entered fall 2023About the data(retrieved 2026-10-12)
Figures are the newest each college has published; years can differ between colleges. Each value's ⓘ shows its source and year. Why