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| Iowa Wesleyan College | Grace Bible College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Iowa Wesleyan College | Grace Bible College | ||
| Location | Mount Pleasant, IA | Wyoming, MI | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 871 | 1,031 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Other Protestant | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | iwc.edu | gbcol.edu | ||
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Costs |
Iowa Wesleyan College | Grace Bible College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,550 | $13,320 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,550 | $13,320 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,340 | $8,830 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,074 | $12,988 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,670 | $10,323 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 96% |
Admission |
Iowa Wesleyan College | Grace Bible College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,975 | 293 | ||
| Admitted | 2,404 | 292 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.8% | 99.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8% | 38.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.02 | 3.03 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/22 | |||
| SAT Range | 830/1010 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2024 | Jul 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Iowa Wesleyan College | Grace Bible College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Iowa Wesleyan College | Grace Bible College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 25% | 30% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,900 | $28,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 48% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $23,247 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $240 |
Diversity |
Iowa Wesleyan College | Grace Bible College | ||
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| % Men | 56% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 44% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 24% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 24% | 3% |
Students |
Iowa Wesleyan College | Grace Bible College | ||
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| % In-State | 25% | 62% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 60% | 38% | ||
Campus |
Iowa Wesleyan College | Grace Bible College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Grace Bible College is larger than than Iowa Wesleyan College based on total student enrollment (1,031 students vs. 871 students)
Iowa Wesleyan College vs. Grace Bible College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Iowa Wesleyan College or Grace Bible College?
- Iowa Wesleyan College is 151.9% more expensive to attend than Grace Bible College for in-state tuition ($33,550.00 vs. $13,320.00)
- Out of state tuition is 151.9% higher at Iowa Wesleyan College than Grace Bible College ($33,550.00 vs. $13,320.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Grace Bible College than Iowa Wesleyan College ($12,988 vs. $20,074)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Grace Bible College are 28.4% lower than costs at Iowa Wesleyan College ($8,830 vs. $11,340)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Grace Bible College than Iowa Wesleyan College (96% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Iowa Wesleyan College students is 158.4% larger than aid received Grace Bible College ($26,670 vs. $10,323)
Iowa Wesleyan College vs. Grace Bible College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Iowa Wesleyan College or Grace Bible College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Grace Bible College or Iowa Wesleyan College .
- Accepted freshman Grace Bible College students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.03) than students at Iowa Wesleyan College (3.02)
- Grace Bible College has a higher acceptance rate (99.7%) than Iowa Wesleyan College (80.8%)
Iowa Wesleyan College vs. Grace Bible College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Iowa Wesleyan College or Grace Bible 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 Grace Bible College and Iowa Wesleyan College.
- The graduation rate at Grace Bible College is higher than Iowa Wesleyan College (30% vs. 25%)
- Graduates from Iowa Wesleyan College earn on average $8,600 more per year than Grace Bible College graduates after ten years. ($36,900 vs. $28,300)
- Grace Bible College students graduate with a $1,753 lower median federal student loan debt than Iowa Wesleyan College graduates. ($23,247 vs. $25,000)
- Grace Bible College graduates are paying $18 less per month on federal student loans than Iowa Wesleyan College graduates. ($240 vs. $258)
- More Iowa Wesleyan College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Grace Bible College students, three years after graduation. (55% vs. 48%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/