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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 | Bethany College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
IWU | Bethany College | ||
| Location | Marion, IN | Bethany, WV | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 2,207 | 671 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #236 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Wesleyan | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | indwes.edu | bethanywv.edu | ||
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Costs |
IWU | Bethany College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,168 | $31,920 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,168 | $31,920 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,554 | $12,936 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,364 | $16,844 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,595 | $32,293 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
IWU | Bethany College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,035 | 2,435 | ||
| Admitted | 2,495 | 1,473 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.2% | 60.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20% | 16.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 2.85 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/28 | 18/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1180 | 870/1110 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
IWU | Bethany College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IWU | Bethany College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,300 | $44,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,104 | $30,884 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $249 | $319 |
Diversity |
IWU | Bethany College | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 4% | 2% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 51% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 18% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 20% |
Students |
IWU | Bethany College | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | 20% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 39% | 80% | ||
Campus |
IWU | Bethany College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| 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 Bethany College based on total student enrollment (2,207 students vs. 671 students)
IWU vs. Bethany College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IWU or Bethany College?
- Bethany College is 2.4% more expensive to attend than IWU for in-state tuition ($31,920.00 vs. $31,168.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.4% higher at Bethany College than Indiana Wesleyan University ($31,920.00 vs. $31,168.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bethany College than IWU ($16,844 vs. $23,364)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Indiana Wesleyan University are 22.6% lower than costs at Bethany College ($10,554 vs. $12,936)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Indiana Wesleyan University than Bethany College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bethany College students is 64.8% larger than aid received Indiana Wesleyan University ($32,293 vs. $19,595)
IWU vs. Bethany College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IWU or Bethany College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bethany College or IWU .
- The average SAT score at Indiana Wesleyan University (1086) is 179 points higher than at Bethany College (907)
- Incoming IWU students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Bethany College (20)
- Accepted freshman IWU students have a 0.76 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at Bethany College (2.85)
- IWU has a higher acceptance rate (82.2%) than Bethany College (60.5%)
IWU vs. Bethany College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IWU or Bethany 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 Bethany College and IWU.
- The graduation rate at IWU is higher than Bethany College (70% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from Indiana Wesleyan University earn on average $10,300 more per year than Bethany College graduates after ten years. ($54,300 vs. $44,000)
- Indiana Wesleyan University students graduate with a $6,780 lower median federal student loan debt than Bethany College graduates. ($24,104 vs. $30,884)
- IWU graduates are paying $70 less per month on federal student loans than Bethany College graduates. ($249 vs. $319)
- More Bethany College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former IWU students, three years after graduation. (56% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/