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Public, 2-Year
Mount Carmel, IL

Wabash Valley College

Explore one of the most distinguished institutions in IL. Your pathway to a brighter future begins here.

Annual Tuition

$4,390

Average Sticker Price

Admission Rate

N/A

Selectivity Level

Graduation Rate

58.3%

Completion Success

Median Earnings

$37,533

10y Career Outlook

About Institution

Wabash Valley College is a distinguished Public, 2-Year institution located in Mount Carmel, IL. With a competitive tuition profile of $4,390, it remains an attractive choice for ambitious students. A strong graduation rate of 58.3% underscores its academic rigor and effective student support systems.

Investment Return

Estimated College ROI Analysis

Total 2-Year Cost

$8,780

Based on sticker tuition

Estimated Payback

1.2 yrs

Time to recoup investment

Annual Earnings Boost

+$7,533

vs. $30k HS diploma baseline

10-Year Net Gain

+$66,550

Cumulative earnings advantage minus total college cost

20-Year Net Gain

+$141,880

Long-term projected return on your education investment

ROI estimates use the BLS national median of $30,000/yr for high school diploma holders as a baseline. Actual results vary based on major, career path, location, and individual circumstances. Median graduate debt at Wabash Valley College is $6,500.

Student Community

Gender Balance

Women
Men
56.8%
43.2%
FemininityMasculinity

Ethnic Diversity

White
84.4%
Black
4.9%
Hispanic
4.0%
Asian
2.5%
Unknown
1.9%
Two or more
1.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.6%
International
0.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.0%

Security Audit

Safety Rating: 3-Year Aggregate

Incidents

0

Burglary

0

Theft

0

Assault

0

Robbery

0

Rape

0

Arson

0

Murder

0

Financial Outlook

Total Sticker Price

$4,390

Estimated cost before aid.

Net Price By Income

$0 - $30k$8,195
$30k - $48k$-1,306
$48k - $75k$12,106
$75k+$12,275

Debt & Financial Aid

Median Debt (grads)$6,500
Pell Grant Recipients23.5%
Using Federal Loans5.2%
Historical 3yr Loan RepaymentN/A

* Most students receive significant grants and scholarships, reducing the actual cost. Grant data from IPEDS Student Financial Aid survey.

Quick Overview

Faculty Ratio

N/A

Retention

66.0%

Success

58.3%

In-State Cost

$4,390

Age 25+ Students

21.3%

Carnegie Class

Carnegie 9

Working at 6yr

1,105 students

Security Benchmark

Campus vs. City Comparison (Per 100k)

Violent Offenses

PER 100K
On-Campus0.0
Mount Carmel (City-wide)0.0

Property Crimes

PER 100K
On-Campus0.0
Mount Carmel (City-wide)0.0

Stats sourced from institutional reports and municipal data. These rates provide a standardized baseline for comparing safety across different environments.