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Overview |
IWU | Alma College | ||
| Location | Marion, IN | Alma, MI | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,603 | 1,260 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #299 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Wesleyan | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | indwes.edu | alma.edu | ||
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Costs |
IWU | Alma College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,684 | $45,346 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,684 | $45,346 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,050 | $12,624 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,755 | $23,995 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,194 | $34,736 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
IWU | Alma College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,946 | 3,372 | ||
| Admitted | 3,422 | 2,180 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.7% | 64.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.9% | 15.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/27 | |||
| SAT Range | 1000/1190 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
IWU | Alma College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IWU | Alma College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,300 | $48,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,104 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $249 | $279 |
Diversity |
IWU | Alma College | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
IWU | Alma College | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 39% | 6% | ||
Campus |
IWU | Alma College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Indiana Wesleyan University is larger than than Alma College based on total student enrollment (2,603 students vs. 1,260 students)
IWU vs. Alma College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IWU or Alma College?
- Alma College is 52.8% more expensive to attend than IWU for in-state tuition ($45,346.00 vs. $29,684.00)
- Out of state tuition is 52.8% higher at Alma College than Indiana Wesleyan University ($45,346.00 vs. $29,684.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana Wesleyan University than Alma College ($21,755 vs. $23,995)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Indiana Wesleyan University are 25.6% lower than costs at Alma College ($10,050 vs. $12,624)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Indiana Wesleyan University as Alma College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Alma College students is 72% larger than aid received Indiana Wesleyan University ($34,736 vs. $20,194)
IWU vs. Alma College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IWU or Alma College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Alma College or IWU .
- The average SAT score at Alma College (1110) is 24 points higher than at IWU (1086)
- Incoming IWU students have at the same average ACT score (24) as students at Alma College (24)
- Accepted freshman IWU students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at Alma College (3.5)
- IWU has a higher acceptance rate (86.7%) than Alma College (64.7%)
IWU vs. Alma College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IWU or Alma College? 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 Alma College and IWU.
- The graduation rate at IWU is higher than Alma College (70% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from Indiana Wesleyan University earn on average $6,000 more per year than Alma College graduates after ten years. ($54,300 vs. $48,300)
- Indiana Wesleyan University students graduate with a $2,896 lower median federal student loan debt than Alma College graduates. ($24,104 vs. $27,000)
- IWU graduates are paying $30 less per month on federal student loans than Alma College graduates. ($249 vs. $279)
- More Alma College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former IWU students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/