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Taylor University UH at Manoa IU Olivet Nazarene University BYU Capital University Grace College and Theological Seminary BYU-I IUPUI Purdue Anderson University Valpo| Indiana Wesleyan University | Brigham Young University Hawaii | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
IWU | BYUH | ||
| Location | Marion, IN | Laie, HI | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,207 | 2,836 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #236 | #482 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Wesleyan | Latter Day Saints (Mormon Church) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | indwes.edu | byuh.edu | ||
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Costs |
IWU | BYUH | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,168 | $6,438 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,168 | $6,438 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,554 | $9,916 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,364 | $17,887 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,595 | $4,733 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 55% |
Admission |
IWU | BYUH | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,035 | 1,270 | ||
| Admitted | 2,495 | 481 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.2% | 37.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20% | 69.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.47 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 19/28 | 21/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1180 | 985/1191 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
IWU | BYUH | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IWU | BYUH | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,300 | $48,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,104 | $8,759 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $249 | $90 |
Diversity |
IWU | BYUH | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 4% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 37% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 0% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 7% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 9% | ||
| % International | 0% | 38% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
IWU | BYUH | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | 8% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 39% | 30% | ||
Campus |
IWU | BYUH | ||
| 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
- Brigham Young University Hawaii is larger than than IWU based on total student enrollment (2,836 students vs. 2,207 students)
IWU vs. BYUH Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IWU or BYUH?
- Indiana Wesleyan University is 384.1% more expensive to attend than BYUH for in-state tuition ($31,168.00 vs. $6,438.00)
- Out of state tuition is 384.1% higher at IWU than Brigham Young University Hawaii ($31,168.00 vs. $6,438.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Brigham Young University Hawaii than IWU ($17,887 vs. $23,364)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Brigham Young University Hawaii are 6.4% lower than costs at Indiana Wesleyan University ($9,916 vs. $10,554)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Indiana Wesleyan University than Brigham Young University Hawaii (100% vs. 55%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Indiana Wesleyan University students is 314% larger than aid received Brigham Young University Hawaii ($19,595 vs. $4,733)
IWU vs. BYUH Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IWU or BYUH? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between BYUH or IWU .
- The average SAT score at Brigham Young University Hawaii (1098) is 12 points higher than at IWU (1086)
- Incoming IWU students have at the same average ACT score (24) as students at BYUH (24)
- Accepted freshman IWU students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at BYUH (3.47)
- IWU has a higher acceptance rate (82.2%) than BYUH (37.9%)
IWU vs. BYUH Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IWU or BYUH? 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 BYUH and IWU.
- The graduation rate at IWU is higher than Brigham Young University Hawaii (70% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Indiana Wesleyan University earn on average $6,000 more per year than BYUH graduates after ten years. ($54,300 vs. $48,300)
- Brigham Young University Hawaii students graduate with a $15,345 lower median federal student loan debt than IWU graduates. ($8,759 vs. $24,104)
- BYUH graduates are paying $159 less per month on federal student loans than IWU graduates. ($90 vs. $249)
- More BYUH graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former IWU students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/