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Ohio State Taylor University University of Dayton IU Olivet Nazarene University Otterbein University Miami JCU Ohio University The University of Findlay Capital University Grace College and Theological Seminary| Indiana Wesleyan University | Ohio Northern University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
IWU | ONU | ||
| Location | Marion, IN | Ada, OH | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,603 | 3,015 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #299 | #211 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Wesleyan | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | indwes.edu | onu.edu | ||
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Costs |
IWU | ONU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,684 | $35,480 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,684 | $35,480 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,050 | $12,900 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,755 | $27,398 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,194 | $24,235 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
IWU | ONU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,946 | 6,625 | ||
| Admitted | 3,422 | 3,602 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.7% | 54.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.9% | 18.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.78 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/27 | 25/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1000/1190 | 1160/1340 | ||
| 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 15, 2024 |
Academics |
IWU | ONU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IWU | ONU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,300 | $71,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,104 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $249 | $279 |
Diversity |
IWU | ONU | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
IWU | ONU | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | 83% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 39% | 16% | ||
Campus |
IWU | ONU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Ohio Northern University is larger than than IWU based on total student enrollment (3,015 students vs. 2,603 students)
IWU vs. ONU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IWU or ONU?
- Ohio Northern University is 19.5% more expensive to attend than IWU for in-state tuition ($35,480.00 vs. $29,684.00)
- Out of state tuition is 19.5% higher at ONU than Indiana Wesleyan University ($35,480.00 vs. $29,684.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana Wesleyan University than ONU ($21,755 vs. $27,398)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Indiana Wesleyan University are 28.4% lower than costs at Ohio Northern University ($10,050 vs. $12,900)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Indiana Wesleyan University than Ohio Northern University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ohio Northern University students is 20% larger than aid received Indiana Wesleyan University ($24,235 vs. $20,194)
IWU vs. ONU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IWU or ONU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between ONU or IWU .
- The average SAT score at Ohio Northern University (1158) is 72 points higher than at IWU (1086)
- Incoming ONU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at IWU (24)
- Accepted freshman ONU students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.78) than students at IWU (3.61)
- IWU has a higher acceptance rate (86.7%) than ONU (54.4%)
IWU vs. ONU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IWU or ONU? 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 ONU and IWU.
- The graduation rate at IWU is higher than Ohio Northern University (70% vs. 65%)
- Graduates from Ohio Northern University earn on average $16,900 more per year than IWU graduates after ten years. ($71,200 vs. $54,300)
- Indiana Wesleyan University students graduate with a $2,896 lower median federal student loan debt than ONU graduates. ($24,104 vs. $27,000)
- IWU graduates are paying $30 less per month on federal student loans than ONU graduates. ($249 vs. $279)
- More ONU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former IWU students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/