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Overview |
IWU | Wartburg College | ||
| Location | Marion, IN | Waverly, IA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,603 | 1,444 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #299 | #654 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Wesleyan | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | indwes.edu | wartburg.edu | ||
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Costs |
IWU | Wartburg College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,684 | $46,740 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,684 | $46,740 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,050 | $10,280 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,755 | $23,683 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,194 | $36,157 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
IWU | Wartburg College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,946 | 2,779 | ||
| Admitted | 3,422 | 2,708 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.7% | 97.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.9% | 13% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.48 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/27 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1000/1190 | 970/1120 | ||
| 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 | Wartburg College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IWU | Wartburg College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,300 | $48,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,104 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $249 | $279 |
Diversity |
IWU | Wartburg College | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
IWU | Wartburg College | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | 70% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 39% | 27% | ||
Campus |
IWU | Wartburg College | ||
| 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
- Indiana Wesleyan University is larger than than Wartburg College based on total student enrollment (2,603 students vs. 1,444 students)
IWU vs. Wartburg College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IWU or Wartburg College?
- Wartburg College is 57.5% more expensive to attend than IWU for in-state tuition ($46,740.00 vs. $29,684.00)
- Out of state tuition is 57.5% higher at Wartburg College than Indiana Wesleyan University ($46,740.00 vs. $29,684.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana Wesleyan University than Wartburg College ($21,755 vs. $23,683)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Indiana Wesleyan University are 2.3% lower than costs at Wartburg College ($10,050 vs. $10,280)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Indiana Wesleyan University than Wartburg College (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wartburg College students is 79% larger than aid received Indiana Wesleyan University ($36,157 vs. $20,194)
IWU vs. Wartburg College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IWU or Wartburg College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wartburg College or IWU .
- The average SAT score at Wartburg College (1105) is 19 points higher than at IWU (1086)
- Incoming IWU students have at the same average ACT score (24) as students at Wartburg College (24)
- Accepted freshman IWU students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at Wartburg College (3.48)
- Wartburg College has a higher acceptance rate (97.4%) than IWU (86.7%)
IWU vs. Wartburg College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IWU or Wartburg College? 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 Wartburg College and IWU.
- The graduation rate at IWU is higher than Wartburg College (70% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Indiana Wesleyan University earn on average $6,200 more per year than Wartburg College graduates after ten years. ($54,300 vs. $48,100)
- Indiana Wesleyan University students graduate with a $2,896 lower median federal student loan debt than Wartburg College graduates. ($24,104 vs. $27,000)
- IWU graduates are paying $30 less per month on federal student loans than Wartburg College graduates. ($249 vs. $279)
- More Wartburg College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former IWU students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/