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Campbell University Wingate University Lenoir-Rhyne University BAC CSU ASU Clemson Queens WCU IU South Bend IU East Cedarville University| Indiana University Southeast | Gardner Webb University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
IU Southeast | GWU | ||
| Location | New Albany, IN | Boiling Springs, NC | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 3,672 | 3,144 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #809 | #639 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Southern Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ius.edu | gardner-webb.edu | ||
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Costs |
IU Southeast | GWU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,274 | $31,220 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,634 | $31,220 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,012 | $10,770 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $8,264 | $22,339 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,262 | $24,130 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 88% | 100% |
Admission |
IU Southeast | GWU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,923 | 5,728 | ||
| Admitted | 1,639 | 4,293 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.2% | 74.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 37% | 9.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.31 | 3.74 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/25 | 20/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1000/1190 | 1020/1210 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
IU Southeast | GWU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IU Southeast | GWU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 27% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,300 | $40,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 52% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,261 | $24,969 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $209 | $258 |
Diversity |
IU Southeast | GWU | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 17% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 10% |
Students |
IU Southeast | GWU | ||
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| % In-State | 82% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 41% | ||
Campus |
IU Southeast | GWU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Indiana University Southeast is larger than than GWU based on total student enrollment (3,672 students vs. 3,144 students)
IU Southeast vs. GWU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IU Southeast or GWU?
- Gardner Webb University is 329.2% more expensive to attend than IU Southeast for in-state tuition ($31,220.00 vs. $7,274.00)
- Out of state tuition is 51.3% higher at GWU than Indiana University Southeast ($31,220.00 vs. $20,634.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana University Southeast than GWU ($8,264 vs. $22,339)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Gardner Webb University are 2.2% lower than costs at Indiana University Southeast ($10,770 vs. $11,012)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Gardner Webb University than Indiana University Southeast (100% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Gardner Webb University students is 232.3% larger than aid received Indiana University Southeast ($24,130 vs. $7,262)
IU Southeast vs. GWU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IU Southeast or GWU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between GWU or IU Southeast .
- The average SAT score at Gardner Webb University (977) is 22 points higher than at IU Southeast (955)
- Incoming IU Southeast students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at GWU (21)
- Accepted freshman GWU students have a 0.43 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at IU Southeast (3.31)
- IU Southeast has a higher acceptance rate (85.2%) than GWU (74.9%)
IU Southeast vs. GWU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IU Southeast or GWU? 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 GWU and IU Southeast.
- The graduation rate at GWU is higher than Indiana University Southeast (55% vs. 27%)
- Graduates from Gardner Webb University earn on average $2,200 more per year than IU Southeast graduates after ten years. ($40,500 vs. $38,300)
- Indiana University Southeast students graduate with a $4,708 lower median federal student loan debt than GWU graduates. ($20,261 vs. $24,969)
- IU Southeast graduates are paying $49 less per month on federal student loans than GWU graduates. ($209 vs. $258)
- More GWU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former IU Southeast students, three years after graduation. (52% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/