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Overview |
IWU | St. Mary's University | ||
| Location | Marion, IN | San Antonio, TX | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,603 | 3,253 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #299 | #517 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Wesleyan | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | indwes.edu | stmarytx.edu | ||
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Costs |
IWU | St. Mary's University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,684 | $34,154 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,684 | $34,154 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,050 | $11,448 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,755 | $21,379 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,194 | $25,439 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
IWU | St. Mary's University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,946 | 5,369 | ||
| Admitted | 3,422 | 4,629 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.7% | 86.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.9% | 11.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/27 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1000/1190 | 1020/1220 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
IWU | St. Mary's University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IWU | St. Mary's University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,300 | $50,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,104 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $249 | $279 |
Diversity |
IWU | St. Mary's University | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 15% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 70% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 0% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
IWU | St. Mary's University | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 39% | 5% | ||
Campus |
IWU | St. Mary's University | ||
| 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
- St. Mary's University is larger than than IWU based on total student enrollment (3,253 students vs. 2,603 students)
IWU vs. St. Mary's University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IWU or St. Mary's University?
- St. Mary's University is 15.1% more expensive to attend than IWU for in-state tuition ($34,154.00 vs. $29,684.00)
- Out of state tuition is 15.1% higher at St. Mary's University than Indiana Wesleyan University ($34,154.00 vs. $29,684.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at St. Mary's University than IWU ($21,379 vs. $21,755)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Indiana Wesleyan University are 13.9% lower than costs at St. Mary's University ($10,050 vs. $11,448)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Indiana Wesleyan University than St. Mary's University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by St. Mary's University students is 26% larger than aid received Indiana Wesleyan University ($25,439 vs. $20,194)
IWU vs. St. Mary's University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IWU or St. Mary's University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between St. Mary's University or IWU .
- The average SAT score at Indiana Wesleyan University (1086) is 48 points higher than at St. Mary's University (1038)
- Incoming IWU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at St. Mary's University (23)
- Accepted freshman IWU students have at the same average high school GPA (3.61) as students at St. Mary's University (3.61)
- IWU has a higher acceptance rate (86.7%) than St. Mary's University (86.2%)
IWU vs. St. Mary's University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IWU or St. Mary's 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 St. Mary's University and IWU.
- The graduation rate at IWU is higher than St. Mary's University (70% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from Indiana Wesleyan University earn on average $4,300 more per year than St. Mary's University graduates after ten years. ($54,300 vs. $50,000)
- Indiana Wesleyan University students graduate with a $2,896 lower median federal student loan debt than St. Mary's University graduates. ($24,104 vs. $27,000)
- IWU graduates are paying $30 less per month on federal student loans than St. Mary's University graduates. ($249 vs. $279)
- More St. Mary's University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former IWU students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/