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IU South Bend IU BSU IUPUI EIU Purdue Western Illinois University IU Kokomo Earlham ISU Michigan Butler| Indiana State University | Iowa Wesleyan College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Indiana State | Iowa Wesleyan College | ||
| Location | Terre Haute, IN | Mount Pleasant, IA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 8,658 | 871 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | indstate.edu | iwc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Indiana State | Iowa Wesleyan College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,452 | $33,550 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,880 | $33,550 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,350 | $11,340 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,688 | $20,074 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,802 | $26,670 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 92% |
Admission |
Indiana State | Iowa Wesleyan College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 18,531 | 2,975 | ||
| Admitted | 17,105 | 2,404 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.3% | 80.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9% | 8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.29 | 3.02 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/22 | |||
| SAT Range | 830/1010 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Indiana State | Iowa Wesleyan College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Indiana State | Iowa Wesleyan College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 25% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,400 | $36,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,720 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $258 |
Diversity |
Indiana State | Iowa Wesleyan College | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 56% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 44% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 52% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 24% |
Students |
Indiana State | Iowa Wesleyan College | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 25% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 60% | ||
Campus |
Indiana State | Iowa Wesleyan College | ||
| 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 State University is larger than than Iowa Wesleyan College based on total student enrollment (8,658 students vs. 871 students)
Indiana State vs. Iowa Wesleyan College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Indiana State or Iowa Wesleyan College?
- Iowa Wesleyan College is 255% more expensive to attend than Indiana State for in-state tuition ($33,550.00 vs. $9,452.00)
- Out of state tuition is 60.7% higher at Iowa Wesleyan College than Indiana State University ($33,550.00 vs. $20,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana State University than Iowa Wesleyan College ($12,688 vs. $20,074)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Iowa Wesleyan College are 0.1% lower than costs at Indiana State University ($11,340 vs. $11,350)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Indiana State University than Iowa Wesleyan College (96% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Iowa Wesleyan College students is 146.9% larger than aid received Indiana State University ($26,670 vs. $10,802)
Indiana State vs. Iowa Wesleyan College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Indiana State or Iowa Wesleyan College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Iowa Wesleyan College or Indiana State .
- The average SAT score at Iowa Wesleyan College (949) is 39 points higher than at Indiana State (910)
- Incoming Iowa Wesleyan College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (20) than students at Indiana State (19)
- Accepted freshman Indiana State students have a 0.27 point higher average high school GPA (3.29) than students at Iowa Wesleyan College (3.02)
- Indiana State has a higher acceptance rate (92.3%) than Iowa Wesleyan College (80.8%)
Indiana State vs. Iowa Wesleyan College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Indiana State or Iowa Wesleyan 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 Iowa Wesleyan College and Indiana State.
- The graduation rate at Indiana State is higher than Iowa Wesleyan College (42% vs. 25%)
- Graduates from Indiana State University earn on average $3,500 more per year than Iowa Wesleyan College graduates after ten years. ($40,400 vs. $36,900)
- Indiana State University students graduate with a $1,280 lower median federal student loan debt than Iowa Wesleyan College graduates. ($23,720 vs. $25,000)
- Indiana State graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than Iowa Wesleyan College graduates. ($245 vs. $258)
- More Iowa Wesleyan College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Indiana State students, three years after graduation. (55% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/