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Taylor University IU Olivet Nazarene University Capital University Grace College and Theological Seminary IUPUI Purdue Anderson University Valpo Bellarmine University MVNU Cedarville University| Indiana Wesleyan University | Appalachian Bible College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
IWU | Appalachian Bible College | ||
| Location | Marion, IN | Mount Hope, WV | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,207 | 218 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #236 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Wesleyan | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | indwes.edu | abc.edu | ||
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Costs |
IWU | Appalachian Bible College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,168 | $16,280 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,168 | $16,280 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,554 | $9,160 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,364 | $18,749 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,595 | $10,734 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
IWU | Appalachian Bible College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,035 | 70 | ||
| Admitted | 2,495 | 69 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.2% | 98.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20% | 76.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.32 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/28 | 18/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1180 | 1028/1200 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
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Academics |
IWU | Appalachian Bible College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IWU | Appalachian Bible College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 33% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,300 | $32,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,104 | $13,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $249 | $139 |
Diversity |
IWU | Appalachian Bible College | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 4% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 97% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
IWU | Appalachian Bible College | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | 44% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 39% | 54% | ||
Campus |
IWU | Appalachian Bible 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 Appalachian Bible College based on total student enrollment (2,207 students vs. 218 students)
IWU vs. Appalachian Bible College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IWU or Appalachian Bible College?
- Indiana Wesleyan University is 91.4% more expensive to attend than Appalachian Bible College for in-state tuition ($31,168.00 vs. $16,280.00)
- Out of state tuition is 91.4% higher at IWU than Appalachian Bible College ($31,168.00 vs. $16,280.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Appalachian Bible College than IWU ($18,749 vs. $23,364)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Appalachian Bible College are 15.2% lower than costs at Indiana Wesleyan University ($9,160 vs. $10,554)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Indiana Wesleyan University as Appalachian Bible College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Indiana Wesleyan University students is 82.6% larger than aid received Appalachian Bible College ($19,595 vs. $10,734)
IWU vs. Appalachian Bible College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IWU or Appalachian Bible College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Appalachian Bible College or IWU .
- The average SAT score at Indiana Wesleyan University (1086) is 74 points higher than at Appalachian Bible College (1012)
- Incoming IWU students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Appalachian Bible College (21)
- Accepted freshman IWU students have a 0.29 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at Appalachian Bible College (3.32)
- Appalachian Bible College has a higher acceptance rate (98.6%) than IWU (82.2%)
IWU vs. Appalachian Bible College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IWU or Appalachian Bible 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 Appalachian Bible College and IWU.
- The graduation rate at IWU is higher than Appalachian Bible College (70% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Indiana Wesleyan University earn on average $22,200 more per year than Appalachian Bible College graduates after ten years. ($54,300 vs. $32,100)
- Appalachian Bible College students graduate with a $10,604 lower median federal student loan debt than IWU graduates. ($13,500 vs. $24,104)
- Appalachian Bible College graduates are paying $110 less per month on federal student loans than IWU graduates. ($139 vs. $249)
- More Appalachian Bible 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/