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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 | Brescia University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
IWU | Brescia University | ||
| Location | Marion, IN | Owensboro, KY | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,603 | 646 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #299 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Wesleyan | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | indwes.edu | brescia.edu | ||
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Costs |
IWU | Brescia University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,684 | $27,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,684 | $27,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,050 | $10,540 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,755 | $16,127 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,194 | $24,180 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 87% |
Admission |
IWU | Brescia University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,946 | 1,936 | ||
| Admitted | 3,422 | 975 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.7% | 50.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.9% | 10.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.02 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/27 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1000/1190 | 920/1190 | ||
| 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 | Brescia University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IWU | Brescia University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 32% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,300 | $42,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,104 | $29,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $249 | $299 |
Diversity |
IWU | Brescia University | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 12% |
Students |
IWU | Brescia University | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | 56% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 39% | 40% | ||
Campus |
IWU | Brescia University | ||
| 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 Brescia University based on total student enrollment (2,603 students vs. 646 students)
IWU vs. Brescia University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IWU or Brescia University?
- Indiana Wesleyan University is 9.9% more expensive to attend than Brescia University for in-state tuition ($29,684.00 vs. $27,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 9.9% higher at IWU than Brescia University ($29,684.00 vs. $27,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Brescia University than IWU ($16,127 vs. $21,755)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Indiana Wesleyan University are 4.9% lower than costs at Brescia University ($10,050 vs. $10,540)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Indiana Wesleyan University than Brescia University (100% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Brescia University students is 19.7% larger than aid received Indiana Wesleyan University ($24,180 vs. $20,194)
IWU vs. Brescia University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IWU or Brescia University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Brescia University or IWU .
- The average SAT score at Indiana Wesleyan University (1086) is 83 points higher than at Brescia University (1003)
- Incoming IWU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Brescia University (22)
- Accepted freshman IWU students have a 0.59 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at Brescia University (3.02)
- IWU has a higher acceptance rate (86.7%) than Brescia University (50.4%)
IWU vs. Brescia University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IWU or Brescia University? 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 Brescia University and IWU.
- The graduation rate at IWU is higher than Brescia University (70% vs. 32%)
- Graduates from Indiana Wesleyan University earn on average $11,900 more per year than Brescia University graduates after ten years. ($54,300 vs. $42,400)
- Indiana Wesleyan University students graduate with a $4,896 lower median federal student loan debt than Brescia University graduates. ($24,104 vs. $29,000)
- IWU graduates are paying $50 less per month on federal student loans than Brescia University graduates. ($249 vs. $299)
- More IWU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Brescia University students, three years after graduation. (55% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/