The Princeton Review: Wabash College again a 'Best Value'

Deanna Watson, Lafayette Journal & Courier
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Wabash College, in Crawfordsville, Ind., finds itself again among the best institutions in the United States in a number of categories, according to The Princeton Review.

In its annual college guide, "The Best Value Colleges," The Princeton Review rated Wabash as No. 2 in Best Alumni Network; No. 4 in Best Schools for Internships; and No. 26 in Best Value Colleges for private schools.

Wabash College art professor Damon Mohl, right, works closely with a student in an introductory art class on the Crawfordsville, Ind., campus.
Wabash College art professor Damon Mohl, right, works closely with a student in an introductory art class on the Crawfordsville, Ind., campus.

The Best Value Colleges ranking puts all-male Wabash College among 8 percent of the nation's 209 four-year colleges that effectively feature each of the attributes The Princeton Review used as determining factors: stellar academics; affordability via low costs or generous financial aid; and strong career prospects for graduates.

“We commend their administrators, faculties, staff, and alumni for all they are doing to educate their students and guide them to success in their careers," The Princeton Review stated in the announcement. "These colleges are also exceptional for the generous amount of financial aid they award to students with need and/or for their comparatively low cost of attendance.”

For the specific ranking of Best Value, Princeton rated schools based on return on investment, considering more than 40 data points that cover academics, affordability and career preparation, the release stated.

“I am pleased to see us again recognized for the incredible strength of our alumni network,” said President Scott Feller, in the release. “Our alumni set themselves apart by their willingness to support each other, our current and prospective students, and their alma mater. The dedication of our alumni to mentoring individual students and to supporting the College philanthropically is unsurpassed and all of us on campus are immensely grateful.”

Standout scores for Wabash College:

∎ Faculty accessibility and interest, 98 and 96, respectively

∎ Overall academic rating, 91

∎ Financial aid, 94

∎ Return on investment, 92

“I’m thrilled to be in a position to help remove financial barriers to a Wabash education,” said Alex DeLonis, director of financial aid, added in the statement. “This could not be possible without the generosity of Wabash alumni, family, and friends. One of the best parts of my job is being able to help families realize that Wabash is more affordable than they expected. Those are fun conversations to have.”

An aerial view of the Wabash College campus in Crawfordsville, Indiana. In its 2023 college guide, "The Best Value Colleges," The Princeton Review rated Wabash as No. 2 in Best Alumni Network, No. 4 in Best Schools for Internships, and No. 26 in Best Value Colleges for private schools.
An aerial view of the Wabash College campus in Crawfordsville, Indiana. In its 2023 college guide, "The Best Value Colleges," The Princeton Review rated Wabash as No. 2 in Best Alumni Network, No. 4 in Best Schools for Internships, and No. 26 in Best Value Colleges for private schools.

A Wabash graduate with a bachelor’s degree can expect an early career median salary of $76,400 with a mid-career median salary of $155,800, according to payscale.com.

In fall of 2022, The Princeton Review included Wabash in its Best 388 Colleges list, ranking the liberal arts college in the top-25 nationally in 16 categories specific to the college experience.

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