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Bradley Taylor University Butler Purdue Trine University IU Olivet Nazarene University DePauw Lewis University UE Marquette University Capital University| Indiana Wesleyan University | Valparaiso University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
IWU | Valpo | ||
| Location | Marion, IN | Valparaiso, IN | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,603 | 2,958 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #299 | #313 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Wesleyan | Lutheran Church in America | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | indwes.edu | valpo.edu | ||
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Costs |
IWU | Valpo | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,684 | $43,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,684 | $43,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,050 | $13,180 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,755 | $22,755 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,194 | $34,706 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
IWU | Valpo | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,946 | 6,842 | ||
| Admitted | 3,422 | 6,442 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.7% | 94.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.9% | 9.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.76 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/27 | 27/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1000/1190 | 1140/1360 | ||
| 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 | Valpo | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IWU | Valpo | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 71% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,300 | $54,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,104 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $249 | $279 |
Diversity |
IWU | Valpo | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
IWU | Valpo | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | 48% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 39% | 49% | ||
Campus |
IWU | Valpo | ||
| 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
- Valparaiso University is larger than than IWU based on total student enrollment (2,958 students vs. 2,603 students)
IWU vs. Valpo Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IWU or Valpo?
- Valparaiso University is 46.2% more expensive to attend than IWU for in-state tuition ($43,400.00 vs. $29,684.00)
- Out of state tuition is 46.2% higher at Valpo than Indiana Wesleyan University ($43,400.00 vs. $29,684.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana Wesleyan University than Valpo ($21,755 vs. $22,755)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Indiana Wesleyan University are 31.1% lower than costs at Valparaiso University ($10,050 vs. $13,180)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Indiana Wesleyan University as Valparaiso University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Valparaiso University students is 71.9% larger than aid received Indiana Wesleyan University ($34,706 vs. $20,194)
IWU vs. Valpo Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IWU or Valpo? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Valpo or IWU .
- The average SAT score at Valparaiso University (1159) is 73 points higher than at IWU (1086)
- Incoming Valpo students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at IWU (24)
- Accepted freshman Valpo students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.76) than students at IWU (3.61)
- Valpo has a higher acceptance rate (94.2%) than IWU (86.7%)
IWU vs. Valpo Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IWU or Valpo? 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 Valpo and IWU.
- The graduation rate at Valpo is higher than Indiana Wesleyan University (71% vs. 70%)
- Graduates from Indiana Wesleyan University earn on average $300 more per year than Valpo graduates after ten years. ($54,300 vs. $54,000)
- Indiana Wesleyan University students graduate with a $2,896 lower median federal student loan debt than Valpo graduates. ($24,104 vs. $27,000)
- IWU graduates are paying $30 less per month on federal student loans than Valpo graduates. ($249 vs. $279)
- More Valpo graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former IWU students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/