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Overview |
IWU | Adrian College | ||
| Location | Marion, IN | Adrian, MI | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,603 | 1,821 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #299 | #846 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Wesleyan | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | indwes.edu | adrian.edu | ||
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Costs |
IWU | Adrian College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,684 | $38,321 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,684 | $38,321 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,050 | $12,980 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,755 | $24,870 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,194 | $31,555 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
IWU | Adrian College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,946 | 3,329 | ||
| Admitted | 3,422 | 2,299 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.7% | 69.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.9% | 22.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.2 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/27 | 17/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1000/1190 | 940/1160 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
IWU | Adrian College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IWU | Adrian College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,300 | $39,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,104 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $249 | $279 |
Diversity |
IWU | Adrian College | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 53% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 47% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 9% |
Students |
IWU | Adrian College | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | 64% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 39% | 30% | ||
Campus |
IWU | Adrian College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Indiana Wesleyan University is larger than than Adrian College based on total student enrollment (2,603 students vs. 1,821 students)
IWU vs. Adrian College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IWU or Adrian College?
- Adrian College is 29.1% more expensive to attend than IWU for in-state tuition ($38,321.00 vs. $29,684.00)
- Out of state tuition is 29.1% higher at Adrian College than Indiana Wesleyan University ($38,321.00 vs. $29,684.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana Wesleyan University than Adrian College ($21,755 vs. $24,870)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Indiana Wesleyan University are 29.2% lower than costs at Adrian College ($10,050 vs. $12,980)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Indiana Wesleyan University than Adrian College (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Adrian College students is 56.3% larger than aid received Indiana Wesleyan University ($31,555 vs. $20,194)
IWU vs. Adrian College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IWU or Adrian College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Adrian College or IWU .
- The average SAT score at Indiana Wesleyan University (1086) is 78 points higher than at Adrian College (1008)
- Incoming IWU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Adrian College (22)
- Accepted freshman IWU students have a 0.41 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at Adrian College (3.2)
- IWU has a higher acceptance rate (86.7%) than Adrian College (69.1%)
IWU vs. Adrian College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IWU or Adrian 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 Adrian College and IWU.
- The graduation rate at IWU is higher than Adrian College (70% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Indiana Wesleyan University earn on average $14,400 more per year than Adrian College graduates after ten years. ($54,300 vs. $39,900)
- Indiana Wesleyan University students graduate with a $2,896 lower median federal student loan debt than Adrian College graduates. ($24,104 vs. $27,000)
- IWU graduates are paying $30 less per month on federal student loans than Adrian College graduates. ($249 vs. $279)
- More Adrian College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former IWU students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/