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Overview |
IWU | Queens | ||
| Location | Marion, IN | Charlotte, NC | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,603 | 1,873 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #299 | #289 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Wesleyan | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | indwes.edu | queens.edu | ||
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Costs |
IWU | Queens | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,684 | $39,030 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,684 | $39,030 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,050 | $14,026 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,755 | $29,459 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,194 | $25,123 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
IWU | Queens | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,946 | 3,154 | ||
| Admitted | 3,422 | 2,248 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.7% | 71.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.9% | 13.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/27 | 22/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1000/1190 | 1080/1255 | ||
| 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 | Sep 7, 2023 |
Academics |
IWU | Queens | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IWU | Queens | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,300 | $44,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,104 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $249 | $268 |
Diversity |
IWU | Queens | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 17% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 0% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 8% |
Students |
IWU | Queens | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | 44% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 39% | 37% | ||
Campus |
IWU | Queens | ||
| 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 Queens based on total student enrollment (2,603 students vs. 1,873 students)
IWU vs. Queens Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IWU or Queens?
- Queens University of Charlotte is 31.5% more expensive to attend than IWU for in-state tuition ($39,030.00 vs. $29,684.00)
- Out of state tuition is 31.5% higher at Queens than Indiana Wesleyan University ($39,030.00 vs. $29,684.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana Wesleyan University than Queens ($21,755 vs. $29,459)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Indiana Wesleyan University are 39.6% lower than costs at Queens University of Charlotte ($10,050 vs. $14,026)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Indiana Wesleyan University as Queens University of Charlotte (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Queens University of Charlotte students is 24.4% larger than aid received Indiana Wesleyan University ($25,123 vs. $20,194)
IWU vs. Queens Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IWU or Queens? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Queens or IWU .
- The average SAT score at Indiana Wesleyan University (1086) is 22 points higher than at Queens (1064)
- Incoming IWU students have at the same average ACT score (24) as students at Queens (24)
- Accepted freshman IWU students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at Queens (3.41)
- IWU has a higher acceptance rate (86.7%) than Queens (71.3%)
IWU vs. Queens Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IWU or Queens? 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 Queens and IWU.
- The graduation rate at IWU is higher than Queens University of Charlotte (70% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from Indiana Wesleyan University earn on average $10,200 more per year than Queens graduates after ten years. ($54,300 vs. $44,100)
- Indiana Wesleyan University students graduate with a $1,896 lower median federal student loan debt than Queens graduates. ($24,104 vs. $26,000)
- IWU graduates are paying $19 less per month on federal student loans than Queens graduates. ($249 vs. $268)
- More Queens graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former IWU students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/