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Overview |
IWU | University of New England | ||
| Location | Marion, IN | Biddeford, ME | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,603 | 6,434 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #299 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Wesleyan | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | indwes.edu | une.edu | ||
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Costs |
IWU | University of New England | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,684 | $39,510 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,684 | $39,510 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,050 | $16,100 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,755 | $38,809 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,194 | $20,555 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
IWU | University of New England | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,946 | 4,941 | ||
| Admitted | 3,422 | 4,757 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.7% | 96.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.9% | 15.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/27 | |||
| SAT Range | 1000/1190 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 15, 2024 |
Academics |
IWU | University of New England | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IWU | University of New England | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,300 | $53,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,104 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $249 | $279 |
Diversity |
IWU | University of New England | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 30% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 70% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 14% |
Students |
IWU | University of New England | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | 21% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 39% | 79% | ||
Campus |
IWU | University of New England | ||
| 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 New England is larger than than IWU based on total student enrollment (6,434 students vs. 2,603 students)
IWU vs. University of New England Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IWU or University of New England?
- University of New England is 33.1% more expensive to attend than IWU for in-state tuition ($39,510.00 vs. $29,684.00)
- Out of state tuition is 33.1% higher at University of New England than Indiana Wesleyan University ($39,510.00 vs. $29,684.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana Wesleyan University than University of New England ($21,755 vs. $38,809)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Indiana Wesleyan University are 60.2% lower than costs at University of New England ($10,050 vs. $16,100)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Indiana Wesleyan University as University of New England (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of New England students is 1.8% larger than aid received Indiana Wesleyan University ($20,555 vs. $20,194)
IWU vs. University of New England Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IWU or University of New England? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of New England or IWU .
- The average SAT score at Indiana Wesleyan University (1086) is 16 points higher than at University of New England (1070)
- Incoming University of New England students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at IWU (24)
- Accepted freshman IWU students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at University of New England (3.41)
- University of New England has a higher acceptance rate (96.3%) than IWU (86.7%)
IWU vs. University of New England Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IWU or University of New England? 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 New England and IWU.
- The graduation rate at IWU is higher than University of New England (70% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from Indiana Wesleyan University earn on average $500 more per year than University of New England graduates after ten years. ($54,300 vs. $53,800)
- Indiana Wesleyan University students graduate with a $2,896 lower median federal student loan debt than University of New England graduates. ($24,104 vs. $27,000)
- IWU graduates are paying $30 less per month on federal student loans than University of New England graduates. ($249 vs. $279)
- More University of New England graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former IWU students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/