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Taylor University IU Olivet Nazarene University Capital University Grace College and Theological Seminary IUPUI Purdue Anderson University Valpo Bellarmine University MVNU Cedarville University| Indiana Wesleyan University | Watkins College of Art Design & Film | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
IWU | Watkins Institute | ||
| Location | Marion, IN | Nashville, TN | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,603 | 193 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #299 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Wesleyan | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | indwes.edu | watkins.edu | ||
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Costs |
IWU | Watkins Institute | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,684 | $22,800 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,684 | $22,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,050 | $11,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,755 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,194 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 0% |
Admission |
IWU | Watkins Institute | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,946 | - | ||
| Admitted | 3,422 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.7% | |||
| Enrolled % | 16.9% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.33 | ||
| 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) | |||
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Academics |
IWU | Watkins Institute | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IWU | Watkins Institute | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 37% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,300 | $38,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,104 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $249 | $279 |
Diversity |
IWU | Watkins Institute | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
IWU | Watkins Institute | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 39% | 24% | ||
Campus |
IWU | Watkins Institute | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Indiana Wesleyan University is larger than than Watkins Institute based on total student enrollment (2,603 students vs. 193 students)
IWU vs. Watkins Institute Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IWU or Watkins Institute?
- Indiana Wesleyan University is 30.2% more expensive to attend than Watkins Institute for in-state tuition ($29,684.00 vs. $22,800.00)
- Out of state tuition is 30.2% higher at IWU than Watkins College of Art Design & Film ($29,684.00 vs. $22,800.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Indiana Wesleyan University are 9.5% lower than costs at Watkins College of Art Design & Film ($10,050 vs. $11,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Indiana Wesleyan University than Watkins College of Art Design & Film (100% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Indiana Wesleyan University students is ?% larger than aid received Watkins College of Art Design & Film ($20,194 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, IWU or Watkins Institute? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Watkins Institute or IWU .
- The average SAT score at Indiana Wesleyan University (1086) is 83 points higher than at Watkins Institute (1003)
- Incoming IWU students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Watkins Institute (21)
- Accepted freshman IWU students have a 0.28 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at Watkins Institute (3.33)
IWU vs. Watkins Institute Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IWU or Watkins Institute? 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 Watkins Institute and IWU.
- The graduation rate at IWU is higher than Watkins College of Art Design & Film (70% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Indiana Wesleyan University earn on average $15,600 more per year than Watkins Institute graduates after ten years. ($54,300 vs. $38,700)
- Indiana Wesleyan University students graduate with a $2,896 lower median federal student loan debt than Watkins Institute graduates. ($24,104 vs. $27,000)
- IWU graduates are paying $30 less per month on federal student loans than Watkins Institute graduates. ($249 vs. $279)
- More IWU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Watkins Institute students, three years after graduation. (55% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/