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Taylor University IU Olivet Nazarene University Capital University Grace College and Theological Seminary IUPUI Purdue Anderson University Valpo Bellarmine University MVNU Cedarville University| Indiana Wesleyan University | Bethel University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
IWU | Bethel | ||
| Location | Marion, IN | McKenzie, TN | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,603 | 4,686 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #299 | #1002 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Wesleyan | Cumberland Presbyterian | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | indwes.edu | bethelu.edu | ||
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Costs |
IWU | Bethel | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,684 | $16,222 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,684 | $16,222 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,050 | $13,446 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,755 | $13,858 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,194 | $13,396 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 96% |
Admission |
IWU | Bethel | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,946 | 2,489 | ||
| Admitted | 3,422 | 2,210 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.7% | 88.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.9% | 20.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/27 | 16/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 1000/1190 | 928/1130 | ||
| 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 | Bethel | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IWU | Bethel | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 32% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,300 | $42,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 33% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,104 | $28,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $249 | $292 |
Diversity |
IWU | Bethel | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 46% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 40% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 5% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 5% |
Students |
IWU | Bethel | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 39% | 19% | ||
Campus |
IWU | Bethel | ||
| 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
- Bethel University is larger than than IWU based on total student enrollment (4,686 students vs. 2,603 students)
IWU vs. Bethel Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IWU or Bethel?
- Indiana Wesleyan University is 83% more expensive to attend than Bethel for in-state tuition ($29,684.00 vs. $16,222.00)
- Out of state tuition is 83% higher at IWU than Bethel University ($29,684.00 vs. $16,222.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bethel University than IWU ($13,858 vs. $21,755)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Indiana Wesleyan University are 33.8% lower than costs at Bethel University ($10,050 vs. $13,446)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Indiana Wesleyan University than Bethel University (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Indiana Wesleyan University students is 50.7% larger than aid received Bethel University ($20,194 vs. $13,396)
IWU vs. Bethel Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IWU or Bethel? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bethel or IWU .
- The average SAT score at Indiana Wesleyan University (1086) is 158 points higher than at Bethel (928)
- Incoming IWU students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Bethel (20)
- Accepted freshman IWU students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at Bethel (3.6)
- Bethel has a higher acceptance rate (88.8%) than IWU (86.7%)
IWU vs. Bethel Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IWU or Bethel? 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 Bethel and IWU.
- The graduation rate at IWU is higher than Bethel University (70% vs. 32%)
- Graduates from Indiana Wesleyan University earn on average $11,600 more per year than Bethel graduates after ten years. ($54,300 vs. $42,700)
- Indiana Wesleyan University students graduate with a $4,146 lower median federal student loan debt than Bethel graduates. ($24,104 vs. $28,250)
- IWU graduates are paying $43 less per month on federal student loans than Bethel graduates. ($249 vs. $292)
- More IWU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bethel students, three years after graduation. (55% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/