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Taylor University IU Olivet Nazarene University GVSU Capital University Grace College and Theological Seminary IUPUI Purdue Anderson University Valpo Bellarmine University MVNU| Indiana Wesleyan University | Aquinas College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
IWU | AQ | ||
| Location | Marion, IN | Grand Rapids, MI | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,603 | 1,265 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #299 | #819 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Wesleyan | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | indwes.edu | aquinas.edu | ||
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Costs |
IWU | AQ | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,684 | $36,480 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,684 | $36,480 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,050 | $10,572 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,755 | $18,605 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,194 | $30,049 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
IWU | AQ | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,946 | 2,116 | ||
| Admitted | 3,422 | 1,921 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.7% | 90.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.9% | 16% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/27 | |||
| SAT Range | 1000/1190 | 1000/1180 | ||
| 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 |
IWU | AQ | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IWU | AQ | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,300 | $40,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,104 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $249 | $268 |
Diversity |
IWU | AQ | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
IWU | AQ | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 39% | 13% | ||
Campus |
IWU | AQ | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Indiana Wesleyan University is larger than than AQ based on total student enrollment (2,603 students vs. 1,265 students)
IWU vs. AQ Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IWU or AQ?
- Aquinas College is 22.9% more expensive to attend than IWU for in-state tuition ($36,480.00 vs. $29,684.00)
- Out of state tuition is 22.9% higher at AQ than Indiana Wesleyan University ($36,480.00 vs. $29,684.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Aquinas College than IWU ($18,605 vs. $21,755)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Indiana Wesleyan University are 5.2% lower than costs at Aquinas College ($10,050 vs. $10,572)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Indiana Wesleyan University as Aquinas College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Aquinas College students is 48.8% larger than aid received Indiana Wesleyan University ($30,049 vs. $20,194)
IWU vs. AQ Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IWU or AQ? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between AQ or IWU .
- The average SAT score at Aquinas College (1090) is 4 points higher than at IWU (1086)
- Incoming IWU students have at the same average ACT score (24) as students at AQ (24)
- Accepted freshman IWU students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at AQ (3.52)
- AQ has a higher acceptance rate (90.8%) than IWU (86.7%)
IWU vs. AQ Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IWU or AQ? 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 AQ and IWU.
- The graduation rate at IWU is higher than Aquinas College (70% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from Indiana Wesleyan University earn on average $14,300 more per year than AQ graduates after ten years. ($54,300 vs. $40,000)
- Indiana Wesleyan University students graduate with a $1,896 lower median federal student loan debt than AQ graduates. ($24,104 vs. $26,000)
- IWU graduates are paying $19 less per month on federal student loans than AQ graduates. ($249 vs. $268)
- More AQ graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former IWU students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/