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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 | Boston Baptist College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
IWU | Boston Baptist College | ||
| Location | Marion, IN | Boston, MA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,603 | 43 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #299 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Wesleyan | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | indwes.edu | boston.edu | ||
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Costs |
IWU | Boston Baptist College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,684 | $11,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,684 | $11,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,050 | $7,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,755 | $15,837 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,194 | $10,854 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
IWU | Boston Baptist College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,946 | 13 | ||
| Admitted | 3,422 | 13 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.7% | 100% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.9% | 38.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/27 | 10/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1000/1190 | 980/1190 | ||
| 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 |
IWU | Boston Baptist College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 6:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IWU | Boston Baptist College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,300 | $32,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,104 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $249 | N/A |
Diversity |
IWU | Boston Baptist College | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 65% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 35% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 92% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
IWU | Boston Baptist College | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | 20% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 39% | 80% | ||
Campus |
IWU | Boston Baptist College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Indiana Wesleyan University is larger than than Boston Baptist College based on total student enrollment (2,603 students vs. 43 students)
IWU vs. Boston Baptist College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IWU or Boston Baptist College?
- Indiana Wesleyan University is 160.4% more expensive to attend than Boston Baptist College for in-state tuition ($29,684.00 vs. $11,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 160.4% higher at IWU than Boston Baptist College ($29,684.00 vs. $11,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Boston Baptist College than IWU ($15,837 vs. $21,755)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Boston Baptist College are 43.6% lower than costs at Indiana Wesleyan University ($7,000 vs. $10,050)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Indiana Wesleyan University as Boston Baptist College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Indiana Wesleyan University students is 86.1% larger than aid received Boston Baptist College ($20,194 vs. $10,854)
IWU vs. Boston Baptist College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IWU or Boston Baptist College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Boston Baptist College or IWU .
- The average SAT score at Indiana Wesleyan University (1086) is 143 points higher than at Boston Baptist College (943)
- Incoming IWU students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Boston Baptist College (18)
- Boston Baptist College has a higher acceptance rate (100%) than IWU (86.7%)
IWU vs. Boston Baptist College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IWU or Boston Baptist 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 Boston Baptist College and IWU.
- Graduates from Indiana Wesleyan University earn on average $21,800 more per year than Boston Baptist College graduates after ten years. ($54,300 vs. $32,500)
- More Boston Baptist College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former IWU students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/