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Overview |
IWU | Eastern University | ||
| Location | Marion, IN | Saint Davids, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,603 | 5,769 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #299 | #680 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Wesleyan | American Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | indwes.edu | eastern.edu | ||
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Costs |
IWU | Eastern University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,684 | $35,864 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,684 | $35,864 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,050 | $12,424 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,755 | $26,669 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,194 | $25,542 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
IWU | Eastern University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,946 | 2,994 | ||
| Admitted | 3,422 | 1,893 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.7% | 63.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.9% | 24.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.58 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/27 | 20/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1000/1190 | 1010/1190 | ||
| 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 | Eastern University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IWU | Eastern University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,300 | $45,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,104 | $26,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $249 | $274 |
Diversity |
IWU | Eastern University | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 50% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 23% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 17% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 5% |
Students |
IWU | Eastern University | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | 62% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 39% | 38% | ||
Campus |
IWU | Eastern University | ||
| 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
- Eastern University is larger than than IWU based on total student enrollment (5,769 students vs. 2,603 students)
IWU vs. Eastern University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IWU or Eastern University?
- Eastern University is 20.8% more expensive to attend than IWU for in-state tuition ($35,864.00 vs. $29,684.00)
- Out of state tuition is 20.8% higher at Eastern University than Indiana Wesleyan University ($35,864.00 vs. $29,684.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana Wesleyan University than Eastern University ($21,755 vs. $26,669)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Indiana Wesleyan University are 23.6% lower than costs at Eastern University ($10,050 vs. $12,424)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Indiana Wesleyan University as Eastern University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Eastern University students is 26.5% larger than aid received Indiana Wesleyan University ($25,542 vs. $20,194)
IWU vs. Eastern University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IWU or Eastern University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Eastern University or IWU .
- The average SAT score at Indiana Wesleyan University (1086) is 60 points higher than at Eastern University (1026)
- Incoming IWU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Eastern University (23)
- Accepted freshman IWU students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at Eastern University (3.58)
- IWU has a higher acceptance rate (86.7%) than Eastern University (63.2%)
IWU vs. Eastern University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IWU or Eastern 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 Eastern University and IWU.
- The graduation rate at IWU is higher than Eastern University (70% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from Indiana Wesleyan University earn on average $8,400 more per year than Eastern University graduates after ten years. ($54,300 vs. $45,900)
- Indiana Wesleyan University students graduate with a $2,396 lower median federal student loan debt than Eastern University graduates. ($24,104 vs. $26,500)
- IWU graduates are paying $25 less per month on federal student loans than Eastern University graduates. ($249 vs. $274)
- More Eastern University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former IWU students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/