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Overview |
IWU | SNC | ||
| Location | Marion, IN | De Pere, WI | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,603 | 1,882 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #299 | #420 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Wesleyan | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | indwes.edu | snc.edu | ||
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Costs |
IWU | SNC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,684 | $42,304 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,684 | $42,304 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,050 | $12,202 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,755 | $26,983 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,194 | $28,627 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
IWU | SNC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,946 | 3,918 | ||
| Admitted | 3,422 | 3,275 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.7% | 83.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.9% | 14.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.57 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/27 | 21/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1000/1190 | 1010/1270 | ||
| 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 | SNC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IWU | SNC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 70% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,300 | $50,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,104 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $249 | $279 |
Diversity |
IWU | SNC | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 89% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
IWU | SNC | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | 71% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 39% | 28% | ||
Campus |
IWU | SNC | ||
| 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
- Indiana Wesleyan University is larger than than SNC based on total student enrollment (2,603 students vs. 1,882 students)
IWU vs. SNC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IWU or SNC?
- Saint Norbert College is 42.5% more expensive to attend than IWU for in-state tuition ($42,304.00 vs. $29,684.00)
- Out of state tuition is 42.5% higher at SNC than Indiana Wesleyan University ($42,304.00 vs. $29,684.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana Wesleyan University than SNC ($21,755 vs. $26,983)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Indiana Wesleyan University are 21.4% lower than costs at Saint Norbert College ($10,050 vs. $12,202)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Indiana Wesleyan University as Saint Norbert College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Norbert College students is 41.8% larger than aid received Indiana Wesleyan University ($28,627 vs. $20,194)
IWU vs. SNC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IWU or SNC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SNC or IWU .
- The average SAT score at Saint Norbert College (1125) is 39 points higher than at IWU (1086)
- Incoming SNC students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at IWU (24)
- Accepted freshman IWU students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at SNC (3.57)
- IWU has a higher acceptance rate (86.7%) than SNC (83.6%)
IWU vs. SNC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IWU or SNC? 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 SNC and IWU.
- The graduation rate at IWU is the same as at Saint Norbert College (70% vs. 70%)
- Graduates from Indiana Wesleyan University earn on average $3,400 more per year than SNC graduates after ten years. ($54,300 vs. $50,900)
- Indiana Wesleyan University students graduate with a $2,896 lower median federal student loan debt than SNC graduates. ($24,104 vs. $27,000)
- IWU graduates are paying $30 less per month on federal student loans than SNC graduates. ($249 vs. $279)
- More SNC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former IWU students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/