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Taylor University IU Olivet Nazarene University Capital University Grace College and Theological Seminary Ship IUPUI Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania Purdue Anderson University Valpo Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus| Indiana Wesleyan University | PennWest Edinboro | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
IWU | PennWest Edinboro | ||
| Location | Marion, IN | Edinboro, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,603 | 4,043 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #299 | #1034 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Wesleyan | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | indwes.edu | edinboro.edu | ||
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Costs |
IWU | PennWest Edinboro | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,684 | $7,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,684 | $11,574 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,050 | $11,660 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,755 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,194 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 0% |
Admission |
IWU | PennWest Edinboro | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,946 | - | ||
| Admitted | 3,422 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.7% | |||
| Enrolled % | 16.9% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/27 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1000/1190 | 970/1170 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
IWU | PennWest Edinboro | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IWU | PennWest Edinboro | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,300 | $37,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,104 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $249 | $279 |
Diversity |
IWU | PennWest Edinboro | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
IWU | PennWest Edinboro | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | 83% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 39% | 15% | ||
Campus |
IWU | PennWest Edinboro | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- PennWest Edinboro is larger than than IWU based on total student enrollment (4,043 students vs. 2,603 students)
IWU vs. PennWest Edinboro Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IWU or PennWest Edinboro?
- Indiana Wesleyan University is 284.7% more expensive to attend than PennWest Edinboro for in-state tuition ($29,684.00 vs. $7,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 156.5% higher at IWU than PennWest Edinboro ($29,684.00 vs. $11,574.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Indiana Wesleyan University are 16% lower than costs at PennWest Edinboro ($10,050 vs. $11,660)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Indiana Wesleyan University than PennWest Edinboro (100% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Indiana Wesleyan University students is ?% larger than aid received PennWest Edinboro ($20,194 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, IWU or PennWest Edinboro? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between PennWest Edinboro or IWU .
- The average SAT score at Indiana Wesleyan University (1086) is 136 points higher than at PennWest Edinboro (950)
- Incoming IWU students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at PennWest Edinboro (20)
- Accepted freshman IWU students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at PennWest Edinboro (3.56)
IWU vs. PennWest Edinboro Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IWU or PennWest Edinboro? 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 PennWest Edinboro and IWU.
- The graduation rate at IWU is higher than PennWest Edinboro (70% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from Indiana Wesleyan University earn on average $16,600 more per year than PennWest Edinboro graduates after ten years. ($54,300 vs. $37,700)
- Indiana Wesleyan University students graduate with a $2,896 lower median federal student loan debt than PennWest Edinboro graduates. ($24,104 vs. $27,000)
- IWU graduates are paying $30 less per month on federal student loans than PennWest Edinboro graduates. ($249 vs. $279)
- More PennWest Edinboro graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former IWU students, three years after graduation. (55% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/