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Overview |
IWU | University of St Thomas | ||
| Location | Marion, IN | Saint Paul, MN | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,603 | 9,025 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #299 | #179 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Wesleyan | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | indwes.edu | stthomas.edu | ||
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Costs |
IWU | University of St Thomas | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,684 | $48,930 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,684 | $48,930 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,050 | $12,587 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,755 | $30,137 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,194 | $32,284 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 96% |
Admission |
IWU | University of St Thomas | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,946 | 9,481 | ||
| Admitted | 3,422 | 7,300 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.7% | 77% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.9% | 21.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.63 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/27 | 24/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1000/1190 | 1200/1390 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
IWU | University of St Thomas | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IWU | University of St Thomas | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,300 | $62,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,104 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $249 | $268 |
Diversity |
IWU | University of St Thomas | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
IWU | University of St Thomas | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 39% | 18% | ||
Campus |
IWU | University of St Thomas | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of St Thomas is larger than than IWU based on total student enrollment (9,025 students vs. 2,603 students)
IWU vs. University of St Thomas Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IWU or University of St Thomas?
- University of St Thomas is 64.8% more expensive to attend than IWU for in-state tuition ($48,930.00 vs. $29,684.00)
- Out of state tuition is 64.8% higher at University of St Thomas than Indiana Wesleyan University ($48,930.00 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 St Thomas ($21,755 vs. $30,137)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Indiana Wesleyan University are 25.2% lower than costs at University of St Thomas ($10,050 vs. $12,587)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Indiana Wesleyan University than University of St Thomas (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of St Thomas students is 59.9% larger than aid received Indiana Wesleyan University ($32,284 vs. $20,194)
IWU vs. University of St Thomas Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IWU or University of St Thomas? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of St Thomas or IWU .
- The average SAT score at University of St Thomas (1202) is 116 points higher than at IWU (1086)
- Incoming University of St Thomas students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at IWU (24)
- Accepted freshman University of St Thomas students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.63) than students at IWU (3.61)
- IWU has a higher acceptance rate (86.7%) than University of St Thomas (77%)
IWU vs. University of St Thomas Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IWU or University of St Thomas? 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 St Thomas and IWU.
- The graduation rate at University of St Thomas is higher than Indiana Wesleyan University (74% vs. 70%)
- Graduates from University of St Thomas earn on average $7,700 more per year than IWU graduates after ten years. ($62,000 vs. $54,300)
- Indiana Wesleyan University students graduate with a $1,896 lower median federal student loan debt than University of St Thomas graduates. ($24,104 vs. $26,000)
- IWU graduates are paying $19 less per month on federal student loans than University of St Thomas graduates. ($249 vs. $268)
- More University of St Thomas graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former IWU students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/