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Campbell University Wingate University Lenoir-Rhyne University Cabrini College WCU BAC CSU ASU Clemson Queens WCU La Salle University| Gardner Webb University | Immaculata University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
GWU | Immaculata University | ||
| Location | Boiling Springs, NC | Immaculata, PA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,144 | 2,361 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #639 | #492 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Southern Baptist | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gardner-webb.edu | immaculata.edu | ||
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Costs |
GWU | Immaculata University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,220 | $26,900 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,220 | $26,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,770 | $12,620 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,339 | $29,188 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,130 | $15,749 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
GWU | Immaculata University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,728 | 2,188 | ||
| Admitted | 4,293 | 1,526 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.9% | 69.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.4% | 13.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.74 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 1020/1210 | 1090/1260 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
GWU | Immaculata University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
GWU | Immaculata University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,500 | $55,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,969 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
GWU | Immaculata University | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 26% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 74% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 17% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 2% |
Students |
GWU | Immaculata University | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 55% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 41% | 44% | ||
Campus |
GWU | Immaculata University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Gardner Webb University is larger than than Immaculata University based on total student enrollment (3,144 students vs. 2,361 students)
GWU vs. Immaculata University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, GWU or Immaculata University?
- Gardner Webb University is 16.1% more expensive to attend than Immaculata University for in-state tuition ($31,220.00 vs. $26,900.00)
- Out of state tuition is 16.1% higher at GWU than Immaculata University ($31,220.00 vs. $26,900.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Gardner Webb University than Immaculata University ($22,339 vs. $29,188)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Gardner Webb University are 17.2% lower than costs at Immaculata University ($10,770 vs. $12,620)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Gardner Webb University as Immaculata University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Gardner Webb University students is 53.2% larger than aid received Immaculata University ($24,130 vs. $15,749)
GWU vs. Immaculata University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, GWU or Immaculata University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Immaculata University or GWU .
- The average SAT score at Gardner Webb University (977) is 2 points higher than at Immaculata University (975)
- Incoming Immaculata University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at GWU (21)
- Accepted freshman GWU students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at Immaculata University (3.5)
- GWU has a higher acceptance rate (74.9%) than Immaculata University (69.7%)
GWU vs. Immaculata University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, GWU or Immaculata University? 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 Immaculata University and GWU.
- The graduation rate at GWU is the same as at Immaculata University (55% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from Immaculata University earn on average $14,700 more per year than GWU graduates after ten years. ($55,200 vs. $40,500)
- Gardner Webb University students graduate with a $2,031 lower median federal student loan debt than Immaculata University graduates. ($24,969 vs. $27,000)
- GWU graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Immaculata University graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Immaculata University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former GWU students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/