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Taylor University IU Olivet Nazarene University Capital University Grace College and Theological Seminary IUPUI Purdue Anderson University Valpo Bellarmine University MVNU Cedarville University| Indiana Wesleyan University | Sierra Nevada University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
IWU | Sierra Nevada University | ||
| Location | Marion, IN | Incline Village, NV | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,603 | 631 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #299 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Wesleyan | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | indwes.edu | sierranevada.edu | ||
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Costs |
IWU | Sierra Nevada University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,684 | $34,319 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,684 | $34,319 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,050 | $13,825 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,755 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,194 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 0% |
Admission |
IWU | Sierra Nevada University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,946 | - | ||
| Admitted | 3,422 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.7% | |||
| Enrolled % | 16.9% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/27 | 17/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 1000/1190 | 920/1200 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
IWU | Sierra Nevada University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IWU | Sierra Nevada University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 37% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,300 | $43,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 50% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,104 | $24,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $249 | $255 |
Diversity |
IWU | Sierra Nevada University | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 10% |
Students |
IWU | Sierra Nevada University | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | 21% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 39% | 67% | ||
Campus |
IWU | Sierra Nevada University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Indiana Wesleyan University is larger than than Sierra Nevada University based on total student enrollment (2,603 students vs. 631 students)
IWU vs. Sierra Nevada University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IWU or Sierra Nevada University?
- Sierra Nevada University is 15.6% more expensive to attend than IWU for in-state tuition ($34,319.00 vs. $29,684.00)
- Out of state tuition is 15.6% higher at Sierra Nevada University than Indiana Wesleyan University ($34,319.00 vs. $29,684.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Indiana Wesleyan University are 37.6% lower than costs at Sierra Nevada University ($10,050 vs. $13,825)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Indiana Wesleyan University than Sierra Nevada University (100% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Indiana Wesleyan University students is ?% larger than aid received Sierra Nevada University ($20,194 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, IWU or Sierra Nevada University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Sierra Nevada University or IWU .
- The average SAT score at Indiana Wesleyan University (1086) is 74 points higher than at Sierra Nevada University (1012)
- Incoming IWU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Sierra Nevada University (23)
- Accepted freshman IWU students have a 0.37 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at Sierra Nevada University (3.24)
IWU vs. Sierra Nevada University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IWU or Sierra Nevada 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 Sierra Nevada University and IWU.
- The graduation rate at IWU is higher than Sierra Nevada University (70% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Indiana Wesleyan University earn on average $10,700 more per year than Sierra Nevada University graduates after ten years. ($54,300 vs. $43,600)
- Indiana Wesleyan University students graduate with a $646 lower median federal student loan debt than Sierra Nevada University graduates. ($24,104 vs. $24,750)
- IWU graduates are paying $6 less per month on federal student loans than Sierra Nevada University graduates. ($249 vs. $255)
- More IWU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Sierra Nevada University students, three years after graduation. (55% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/