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Xavier Taylor University University of Dayton Ohio State Baldwin-Wallace College IU Duquesne University Olivet Nazarene University Kent State Miami ONU Denison| Indiana Wesleyan University | John Carroll University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
IWU | JCU | ||
| Location | Marion, IN | University Heights, OH | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,603 | 2,922 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #299 | #286 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Wesleyan | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | indwes.edu | jcu.edu | ||
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Costs |
IWU | JCU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,684 | $45,490 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,684 | $45,490 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,050 | $13,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,755 | $30,496 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,194 | $30,415 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
IWU | JCU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,946 | 4,310 | ||
| Admitted | 3,422 | 3,550 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.7% | 82.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.9% | 15.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.66 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/27 | 25/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1000/1190 | 1160/1320 | ||
| 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 | JCU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IWU | JCU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 71% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,300 | $57,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,104 | $26,939 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $249 | $278 |
Diversity |
IWU | JCU | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 86% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
IWU | JCU | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 39% | 34% | ||
Campus |
IWU | JCU | ||
| 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
- John Carroll University is larger than than IWU based on total student enrollment (2,922 students vs. 2,603 students)
IWU vs. JCU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IWU or JCU?
- John Carroll University is 53.2% more expensive to attend than IWU for in-state tuition ($45,490.00 vs. $29,684.00)
- Out of state tuition is 53.2% higher at JCU than Indiana Wesleyan University ($45,490.00 vs. $29,684.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana Wesleyan University than JCU ($21,755 vs. $30,496)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Indiana Wesleyan University are 31.3% lower than costs at John Carroll University ($10,050 vs. $13,200)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Indiana Wesleyan University as John Carroll University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by John Carroll University students is 50.6% larger than aid received Indiana Wesleyan University ($30,415 vs. $20,194)
IWU vs. JCU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IWU or JCU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between JCU or IWU .
- The average SAT score at John Carroll University (1127) is 41 points higher than at IWU (1086)
- Incoming JCU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at IWU (24)
- Accepted freshman JCU students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at IWU (3.61)
- IWU has a higher acceptance rate (86.7%) than JCU (82.4%)
IWU vs. JCU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IWU or JCU? 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 JCU and IWU.
- The graduation rate at JCU is higher than Indiana Wesleyan University (71% vs. 70%)
- Graduates from John Carroll University earn on average $3,300 more per year than IWU graduates after ten years. ($57,600 vs. $54,300)
- Indiana Wesleyan University students graduate with a $2,835 lower median federal student loan debt than JCU graduates. ($24,104 vs. $26,939)
- IWU graduates are paying $29 less per month on federal student loans than JCU graduates. ($249 vs. $278)
- More JCU 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/