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Overview |
IWU | Edgewood College | ||
| Location | Marion, IN | Madison, WI | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,603 | 1,876 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #299 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Wesleyan | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | indwes.edu | edgewood.edu | ||
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Costs |
IWU | Edgewood College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,684 | $33,550 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,684 | $33,550 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,050 | $12,120 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,755 | $28,189 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,194 | $19,418 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
IWU | Edgewood College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,946 | 1,300 | ||
| Admitted | 3,422 | 1,282 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.7% | 98.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.9% | 18.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Unavailable | ||
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| 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) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
IWU | Edgewood College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IWU | Edgewood College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,300 | $46,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,104 | $25,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $249 | $263 |
Diversity |
IWU | Edgewood College | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 30% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 70% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
IWU | Edgewood College | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 39% | 15% | ||
Campus |
IWU | Edgewood College | ||
| 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 Edgewood College based on total student enrollment (2,603 students vs. 1,876 students)
IWU vs. Edgewood College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IWU or Edgewood College?
- Edgewood College is 13% more expensive to attend than IWU for in-state tuition ($33,550.00 vs. $29,684.00)
- Out of state tuition is 13% higher at Edgewood College than Indiana Wesleyan University ($33,550.00 vs. $29,684.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana Wesleyan University than Edgewood College ($21,755 vs. $28,189)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Indiana Wesleyan University are 20.6% lower than costs at Edgewood College ($10,050 vs. $12,120)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Indiana Wesleyan University than Edgewood College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Indiana Wesleyan University students is 4% larger than aid received Edgewood College ($20,194 vs. $19,418)
IWU vs. Edgewood College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IWU or Edgewood College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Edgewood College or IWU .
- The average SAT score at Indiana Wesleyan University (1086) is 36 points higher than at Edgewood College (1050)
- Incoming IWU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Edgewood College (23)
- Accepted freshman IWU students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at Edgewood College (3.5)
- Edgewood College has a higher acceptance rate (98.6%) than IWU (86.7%)
IWU vs. Edgewood College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IWU or Edgewood 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 Edgewood College and IWU.
- The graduation rate at IWU is higher than Edgewood College (70% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Indiana Wesleyan University earn on average $8,300 more per year than Edgewood College graduates after ten years. ($54,300 vs. $46,000)
- Indiana Wesleyan University students graduate with a $1,396 lower median federal student loan debt than Edgewood College graduates. ($24,104 vs. $25,500)
- IWU graduates are paying $14 less per month on federal student loans than Edgewood College graduates. ($249 vs. $263)
- More Edgewood College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former IWU students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/