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Overview |
IWU | Kent State | ||
| Location | Marion, IN | Kent, OH | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,603 | 25,854 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #299 | #839 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Wesleyan | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | indwes.edu | kent.edu | ||
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Costs |
IWU | Kent State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,684 | $12,304 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,684 | $21,410 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,050 | $12,676 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,755 | $19,046 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,194 | $9,539 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 96% |
Admission |
IWU | Kent State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,946 | 20,369 | ||
| Admitted | 3,422 | 17,929 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.7% | 88% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.9% | 23.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/27 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1000/1190 | 990/1220 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
IWU | Kent State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IWU | Kent State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,300 | $40,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 46% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,104 | $25,825 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $249 | $267 |
Diversity |
IWU | Kent State | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
IWU | Kent State | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 39% | 18% | ||
Campus |
IWU | Kent State | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Kent State University at Kent is larger than than IWU based on total student enrollment (25,854 students vs. 2,603 students)
IWU vs. Kent State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IWU or Kent State?
- Indiana Wesleyan University is 141.3% more expensive to attend than Kent State for in-state tuition ($29,684.00 vs. $12,304.00)
- Out of state tuition is 38.6% higher at IWU than Kent State University at Kent ($29,684.00 vs. $21,410.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Kent State University at Kent than IWU ($19,046 vs. $21,755)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Indiana Wesleyan University are 26.1% lower than costs at Kent State University at Kent ($10,050 vs. $12,676)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Indiana Wesleyan University than Kent State University at Kent (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Indiana Wesleyan University students is 111.7% larger than aid received Kent State University at Kent ($20,194 vs. $9,539)
IWU vs. Kent State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IWU or Kent State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Kent State or IWU .
- The average SAT score at Indiana Wesleyan University (1086) is 19 points higher than at Kent State (1067)
- Incoming IWU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Kent State (23)
- Accepted freshman IWU students have at the same average high school GPA (3.61) as students at Kent State (3.61)
- Kent State has a higher acceptance rate (88%) than IWU (86.7%)
IWU vs. Kent State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IWU or Kent State? 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 Kent State and IWU.
- The graduation rate at IWU is higher than Kent State University at Kent (70% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Indiana Wesleyan University earn on average $14,000 more per year than Kent State graduates after ten years. ($54,300 vs. $40,300)
- Indiana Wesleyan University students graduate with a $1,721 lower median federal student loan debt than Kent State graduates. ($24,104 vs. $25,825)
- IWU graduates are paying $18 less per month on federal student loans than Kent State graduates. ($249 vs. $267)
- More IWU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Kent State students, three years after graduation. (55% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/