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Overview |
Goshen College | IWU | ||
| Location | Goshen, IN | Marion, IN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 768 | 2,603 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #299 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Mennonite Church | Wesleyan | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | goshen.edu | indwes.edu | ||
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Costs |
Goshen College | IWU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,660 | $29,684 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,660 | $29,684 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,100 | $10,050 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,267 | $21,755 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,700 | $20,194 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Goshen College | IWU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 991 | 3,946 | ||
| Admitted | 927 | 3,422 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.5% | 86.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.9% | 16.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/29 | 21/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1210 | 1000/1190 | ||
| 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 | Jul 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Goshen College | IWU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Goshen College | IWU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 73% | 70% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,400 | $54,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,101 | $24,104 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $207 | $249 |
Diversity |
Goshen College | IWU | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 9% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Goshen College | IWU | ||
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| % In-State | 66% | 60% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 39% | ||
Campus |
Goshen College | IWU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Indiana Wesleyan University is larger than than Goshen College based on total student enrollment (2,603 students vs. 768 students)
Goshen College vs. IWU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Goshen College or IWU?
- Goshen College is 23.5% more expensive to attend than IWU for in-state tuition ($36,660.00 vs. $29,684.00)
- Out of state tuition is 23.5% higher at Goshen College than Indiana Wesleyan University ($36,660.00 vs. $29,684.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Goshen College than IWU ($19,267 vs. $21,755)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Indiana Wesleyan University are 10.4% lower than costs at Goshen College ($10,050 vs. $11,100)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Goshen College as Indiana Wesleyan University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Goshen College students is 42.1% larger than aid received Indiana Wesleyan University ($28,700 vs. $20,194)
Goshen College vs. IWU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Goshen College or IWU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between IWU or Goshen College .
- The average SAT score at Indiana Wesleyan University (1086) is 27 points higher than at Goshen College (1059)
- Incoming Goshen College students have at the same average ACT score (24) as students at IWU (24)
- Accepted freshman IWU students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at Goshen College (3.42)
- Goshen College has a higher acceptance rate (93.5%) than IWU (86.7%)
Goshen College vs. IWU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Goshen College or IWU? 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 IWU and Goshen College.
- The graduation rate at Goshen College is higher than Indiana Wesleyan University (73% vs. 70%)
- Graduates from Indiana Wesleyan University earn on average $13,900 more per year than Goshen College graduates after ten years. ($54,300 vs. $40,400)
- Goshen College students graduate with a $4,003 lower median federal student loan debt than IWU graduates. ($20,101 vs. $24,104)
- Goshen College graduates are paying $42 less per month on federal student loans than IWU graduates. ($207 vs. $249)
- More Goshen College 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/