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Taylor University IU Olivet Nazarene University Otterbein University Grace College and Theological Seminary IUPUI Purdue Anderson University Xavier Valpo Ohio State Bellarmine University| Indiana Wesleyan University | Capital University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
IWU | Capital University | ||
| Location | Marion, IN | Columbus, OH | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,603 | 2,617 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #299 | #543 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Wesleyan | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | indwes.edu | capital.edu | ||
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Costs |
IWU | Capital University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,684 | $39,900 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,684 | $39,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,050 | $12,308 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,755 | $24,439 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,194 | $28,469 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
IWU | Capital University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,946 | 4,370 | ||
| Admitted | 3,422 | 3,153 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.7% | 72.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.9% | 16.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.63 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/27 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1000/1190 | 960/1186 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
IWU | Capital University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IWU | Capital University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,300 | $47,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,104 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $249 | $279 |
Diversity |
IWU | Capital University | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
IWU | Capital University | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | 94% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 39% | 4% | ||
Campus |
IWU | Capital University | ||
| 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
- Capital University is larger than than IWU based on total student enrollment (2,617 students vs. 2,603 students)
IWU vs. Capital University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IWU or Capital University?
- Capital University is 34.4% more expensive to attend than IWU for in-state tuition ($39,900.00 vs. $29,684.00)
- Out of state tuition is 34.4% higher at Capital University than Indiana Wesleyan University ($39,900.00 vs. $29,684.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana Wesleyan University than Capital University ($21,755 vs. $24,439)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Indiana Wesleyan University are 22.5% lower than costs at Capital University ($10,050 vs. $12,308)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Indiana Wesleyan University than Capital University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Capital University students is 41% larger than aid received Indiana Wesleyan University ($28,469 vs. $20,194)
IWU vs. Capital University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IWU or Capital University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Capital University or IWU .
- The average SAT score at Capital University (1133) is 47 points higher than at IWU (1086)
- Incoming Capital University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at IWU (24)
- Accepted freshman Capital University students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.63) than students at IWU (3.61)
- IWU has a higher acceptance rate (86.7%) than Capital University (72.2%)
IWU vs. Capital University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IWU or Capital 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 Capital University and IWU.
- The graduation rate at IWU is higher than Capital University (70% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from Indiana Wesleyan University earn on average $7,000 more per year than Capital University graduates after ten years. ($54,300 vs. $47,300)
- Indiana Wesleyan University students graduate with a $2,896 lower median federal student loan debt than Capital University graduates. ($24,104 vs. $27,000)
- IWU graduates are paying $30 less per month on federal student loans than Capital University graduates. ($249 vs. $279)
- More Capital University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former IWU students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/