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Overview |
Grace College and Theological Seminary | IWU | ||
| Location | Winona Lake, IN | Marion, IN | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,065 | 2,603 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #800 | #299 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Brethren Church | Wesleyan | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | grace.edu | indwes.edu | ||
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Costs |
Grace College and Theological Seminary | IWU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $28,148 | $29,684 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,148 | $29,684 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,276 | $10,050 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,317 | $21,755 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,252 | $20,194 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 100% |
Admission |
Grace College and Theological Seminary | IWU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,071 | 3,946 | ||
| Admitted | 3,445 | 3,422 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.6% | 86.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.9% | 16.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.59 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/26 | 21/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1190 | 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 | Mar 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Grace College and Theological Seminary | IWU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Grace College and Theological Seminary | IWU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | 70% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,500 | $54,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 83% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $24,104 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $249 |
Diversity |
Grace College and Theological Seminary | IWU | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 1% |
Students |
Grace College and Theological Seminary | IWU | ||
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| % In-State | 69% | 60% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 39% | ||
Campus |
Grace College and Theological Seminary | IWU | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Indiana Wesleyan University is larger than than Grace College and Theological Seminary based on total student enrollment (2,603 students vs. 2,065 students)
Grace College and Theological Seminary vs. IWU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Grace College and Theological Seminary or IWU?
- Indiana Wesleyan University is 5.5% more expensive to attend than Grace College and Theological Seminary for in-state tuition ($29,684.00 vs. $28,148.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.5% higher at IWU than Grace College and Theological Seminary ($29,684.00 vs. $28,148.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Grace College and Theological Seminary than IWU ($18,317 vs. $21,755)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Indiana Wesleyan University are 2.2% lower than costs at Grace College and Theological Seminary ($10,050 vs. $10,276)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Indiana Wesleyan University than Grace College and Theological Seminary (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Grace College and Theological Seminary students is 5.2% larger than aid received Indiana Wesleyan University ($21,252 vs. $20,194)
Grace College and Theological Seminary vs. IWU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Grace College and Theological Seminary or IWU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between IWU or Grace College and Theological Seminary .
- The average SAT score at Indiana Wesleyan University (1086) is 23 points higher than at Grace College and Theological Seminary (1063)
- Incoming Grace College and Theological Seminary students have at the same average ACT score (24) as students at IWU (24)
- Accepted freshman IWU students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at Grace College and Theological Seminary (3.59)
- IWU has a higher acceptance rate (86.7%) than Grace College and Theological Seminary (84.6%)
Grace College and Theological Seminary vs. IWU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Grace College and Theological Seminary 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 Grace College and Theological Seminary.
- The graduation rate at IWU is higher than Grace College and Theological Seminary (70% vs. 56%)
- Graduates from Indiana Wesleyan University earn on average $17,800 more per year than Grace College and Theological Seminary graduates after ten years. ($54,300 vs. $36,500)
- Grace College and Theological Seminary students graduate with a $2,604 lower median federal student loan debt than IWU graduates. ($21,500 vs. $24,104)
- Grace College and Theological Seminary graduates are paying $27 less per month on federal student loans than IWU graduates. ($222 vs. $249)
- More Grace College and Theological Seminary graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former IWU students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/