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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 | Becker College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
IWU | Becker College | ||
| Location | Marion, IN | Worcester, MA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,603 | 1,675 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #299 | #1027 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Wesleyan | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | indwes.edu | becker.edu | ||
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Costs |
IWU | Becker College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,684 | $36,300 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,684 | $36,300 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,050 | $13,800 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,755 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,194 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 0% |
Admission |
IWU | Becker College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,946 | - | ||
| Admitted | 3,422 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.7% | |||
| Enrolled % | 16.9% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.36 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/27 | 20/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1000/1190 | 960/1180 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
IWU | Becker College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IWU | Becker College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 27% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,300 | $46,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 52% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,104 | $26,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $249 | $274 |
Diversity |
IWU | Becker College | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 7% |
Students |
IWU | Becker College | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | 61% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 39% | 39% | ||
Campus |
IWU | Becker College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Indiana Wesleyan University is larger than than Becker College based on total student enrollment (2,603 students vs. 1,675 students)
IWU vs. Becker College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IWU or Becker College?
- Becker College is 22.3% more expensive to attend than IWU for in-state tuition ($36,300.00 vs. $29,684.00)
- Out of state tuition is 22.3% higher at Becker College than Indiana Wesleyan University ($36,300.00 vs. $29,684.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Indiana Wesleyan University are 37.3% lower than costs at Becker College ($10,050 vs. $13,800)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Indiana Wesleyan University than Becker College (100% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Indiana Wesleyan University students is ?% larger than aid received Becker College ($20,194 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, IWU or Becker College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Becker College or IWU .
- The average SAT score at Indiana Wesleyan University (1086) is 77 points higher than at Becker College (1009)
- Incoming IWU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Becker College (22)
- Accepted freshman IWU students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at Becker College (3.36)
IWU vs. Becker College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IWU or Becker 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 Becker College and IWU.
- The graduation rate at IWU is higher than Becker College (70% vs. 27%)
- Graduates from Indiana Wesleyan University earn on average $7,700 more per year than Becker College graduates after ten years. ($54,300 vs. $46,600)
- Indiana Wesleyan University students graduate with a $2,396 lower median federal student loan debt than Becker College graduates. ($24,104 vs. $26,500)
- IWU graduates are paying $25 less per month on federal student loans than Becker College graduates. ($249 vs. $274)
- More IWU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Becker College students, three years after graduation. (55% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/