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Overview |
IWU | University of Charleston | ||
| Location | Marion, IN | Charleston, WV | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,603 | 3,059 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #299 | #691 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Wesleyan | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | indwes.edu | ucwv.edu | ||
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Costs |
IWU | University of Charleston | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,684 | $31,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,684 | $31,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,050 | $10,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,755 | $21,308 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,194 | $22,422 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
IWU | University of Charleston | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,946 | 1,571 | ||
| Admitted | 3,422 | 1,064 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.7% | 67.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.9% | 25% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.13 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/27 | 19/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 1000/1190 | 985/1160 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
IWU | University of Charleston | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IWU | University of Charleston | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,300 | $45,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,104 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $249 | $211 |
Diversity |
IWU | University of Charleston | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 60% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 40% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 0% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 22% |
Students |
IWU | University of Charleston | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 39% | 30% | ||
Campus |
IWU | University of Charleston | ||
| 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
- University of Charleston is larger than than IWU based on total student enrollment (3,059 students vs. 2,603 students)
IWU vs. University of Charleston Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IWU or University of Charleston?
- University of Charleston is 5.8% more expensive to attend than IWU for in-state tuition ($31,400.00 vs. $29,684.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.8% higher at University of Charleston than Indiana Wesleyan University ($31,400.00 vs. $29,684.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Charleston than IWU ($21,308 vs. $21,755)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Indiana Wesleyan University are 1.5% lower than costs at University of Charleston ($10,050 vs. $10,200)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Indiana Wesleyan University as University of Charleston (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Charleston students is 11% larger than aid received Indiana Wesleyan University ($22,422 vs. $20,194)
IWU vs. University of Charleston Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IWU or University of Charleston? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Charleston or IWU .
- The average SAT score at Indiana Wesleyan University (1086) is 92 points higher than at University of Charleston (994)
- Incoming IWU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at University of Charleston (22)
- Accepted freshman IWU students have a 0.48 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at University of Charleston (3.13)
- IWU has a higher acceptance rate (86.7%) than University of Charleston (67.7%)
IWU vs. University of Charleston Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IWU or University of Charleston? 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 University of Charleston and IWU.
- The graduation rate at IWU is higher than University of Charleston (70% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Indiana Wesleyan University earn on average $9,100 more per year than University of Charleston graduates after ten years. ($54,300 vs. $45,200)
- University of Charleston students graduate with a $3,604 lower median federal student loan debt than IWU graduates. ($20,500 vs. $24,104)
- University of Charleston graduates are paying $38 less per month on federal student loans than IWU graduates. ($211 vs. $249)
- More University of Charleston 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/