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Overview |
IWU | Madonna University | ||
| Location | Marion, IN | Livonia, MI | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,603 | 2,109 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #299 | #578 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Wesleyan | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | indwes.edu | madonna.edu | ||
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Costs |
IWU | Madonna University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,684 | $26,100 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,684 | $26,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,050 | $12,250 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,755 | $18,344 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,194 | $19,840 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
IWU | Madonna University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,946 | 1,988 | ||
| Admitted | 3,422 | 1,289 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.7% | 64.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.9% | 19.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.35 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/27 | 20/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1000/1190 | 890/1140 | ||
| 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 | Madonna University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IWU | Madonna University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,300 | $42,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 48% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,104 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $249 | $258 |
Diversity |
IWU | Madonna University | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 16% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
IWU | Madonna University | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 39% | 9% | ||
Campus |
IWU | Madonna University | ||
| 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 Madonna University based on total student enrollment (2,603 students vs. 2,109 students)
IWU vs. Madonna University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IWU or Madonna University?
- Indiana Wesleyan University is 13.7% more expensive to attend than Madonna University for in-state tuition ($29,684.00 vs. $26,100.00)
- Out of state tuition is 13.7% higher at IWU than Madonna University ($29,684.00 vs. $26,100.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Madonna University than IWU ($18,344 vs. $21,755)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Indiana Wesleyan University are 21.9% lower than costs at Madonna University ($10,050 vs. $12,250)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Indiana Wesleyan University as Madonna University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Indiana Wesleyan University students is 1.8% larger than aid received Madonna University ($20,194 vs. $19,840)
IWU vs. Madonna University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IWU or Madonna University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Madonna University or IWU .
- The average SAT score at Indiana Wesleyan University (1086) is 56 points higher than at Madonna University (1030)
- Incoming IWU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Madonna University (22)
- Accepted freshman IWU students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at Madonna University (3.35)
- IWU has a higher acceptance rate (86.7%) than Madonna University (64.8%)
IWU vs. Madonna University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IWU or Madonna 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 Madonna University and IWU.
- The graduation rate at IWU is higher than Madonna University (70% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Indiana Wesleyan University earn on average $11,900 more per year than Madonna University graduates after ten years. ($54,300 vs. $42,400)
- Indiana Wesleyan University students graduate with a $896 lower median federal student loan debt than Madonna University graduates. ($24,104 vs. $25,000)
- IWU graduates are paying $9 less per month on federal student loans than Madonna University graduates. ($249 vs. $258)
- More IWU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Madonna University students, three years after graduation. (55% vs. 48%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/