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Taylor University IU Olivet Nazarene University Capital University Grace College and Theological Seminary IUPUI Purdue Anderson University Albion College Valpo Bellarmine University MVNU| Indiana Wesleyan University | Spring Arbor University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
IWU | SAU | ||
| Location | Marion, IN | Spring Arbor, MI | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,603 | 2,396 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #299 | #501 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Wesleyan | Free Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | indwes.edu | arbor.edu | ||
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Costs |
IWU | SAU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,684 | $31,020 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,684 | $31,020 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,050 | $10,652 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,755 | $22,375 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,194 | $20,677 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
IWU | SAU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,946 | 2,312 | ||
| Admitted | 3,422 | 1,094 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.7% | 47.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.9% | 20.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/27 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1000/1190 | 970/1135 | ||
| 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 | SAU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IWU | SAU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 56% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,300 | $42,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,104 | $24,043 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $249 | $248 |
Diversity |
IWU | SAU | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 23% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 77% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 5% |
Students |
IWU | SAU | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | 83% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 39% | 13% | ||
Campus |
IWU | SAU | ||
| 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 SAU based on total student enrollment (2,603 students vs. 2,396 students)
IWU vs. SAU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IWU or SAU?
- Spring Arbor University is 4.5% more expensive to attend than IWU for in-state tuition ($31,020.00 vs. $29,684.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.5% higher at SAU than Indiana Wesleyan University ($31,020.00 vs. $29,684.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana Wesleyan University than SAU ($21,755 vs. $22,375)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Indiana Wesleyan University are 6% lower than costs at Spring Arbor University ($10,050 vs. $10,652)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Indiana Wesleyan University than Spring Arbor University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Spring Arbor University students is 2.4% larger than aid received Indiana Wesleyan University ($20,677 vs. $20,194)
IWU vs. SAU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IWU or SAU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SAU or IWU .
- The average SAT score at Indiana Wesleyan University (1086) is 13 points higher than at SAU (1073)
- Incoming IWU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at SAU (23)
- Accepted freshman IWU students have at the same average high school GPA (3.61) as students at SAU (3.61)
- IWU has a higher acceptance rate (86.7%) than SAU (47.3%)
IWU vs. SAU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IWU or SAU? 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 SAU and IWU.
- The graduation rate at IWU is higher than Spring Arbor University (70% vs. 56%)
- Graduates from Indiana Wesleyan University earn on average $11,700 more per year than SAU graduates after ten years. ($54,300 vs. $42,600)
- Spring Arbor University students graduate with a $61 lower median federal student loan debt than IWU graduates. ($24,043 vs. $24,104)
- SAU graduates are paying $1 less per month on federal student loans than IWU graduates. ($248 vs. $249)
- More SAU 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/