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Taylor University IU Olivet Nazarene University Capital University Grace College and Theological Seminary IUPUI Pitt Purdue Anderson University Valpo Bellarmine University MVNU| Indiana Wesleyan University | Carlow University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
IWU | Carlow University | ||
| Location | Marion, IN | Pittsburgh, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,207 | 2,310 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #236 | #773 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Wesleyan | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | indwes.edu | carlow.edu | ||
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Costs |
IWU | Carlow University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,168 | $33,376 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,168 | $33,376 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,554 | $13,406 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,364 | $20,561 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,595 | $26,233 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
IWU | Carlow University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,035 | 1,326 | ||
| Admitted | 2,495 | 1,155 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.2% | 87.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20% | 19.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 970/1180 | 850/1100 | ||
| 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 | Carlow University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IWU | Carlow University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,300 | $41,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,104 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $249 | $279 |
Diversity |
IWU | Carlow University | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 4% | 36% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 22% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 8% |
Students |
IWU | Carlow University | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 39% | 11% | ||
Campus |
IWU | Carlow 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
- Carlow University is larger than than IWU based on total student enrollment (2,310 students vs. 2,207 students)
IWU vs. Carlow University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IWU or Carlow University?
- Carlow University is 7.1% more expensive to attend than IWU for in-state tuition ($33,376.00 vs. $31,168.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.1% higher at Carlow University than Indiana Wesleyan University ($33,376.00 vs. $31,168.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Carlow University than IWU ($20,561 vs. $23,364)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Indiana Wesleyan University are 27% lower than costs at Carlow University ($10,554 vs. $13,406)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Indiana Wesleyan University than Carlow University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Carlow University students is 33.9% larger than aid received Indiana Wesleyan University ($26,233 vs. $19,595)
IWU vs. Carlow University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IWU or Carlow University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Carlow University or IWU .
- The average SAT score at Indiana Wesleyan University (1086) is 114 points higher than at Carlow University (972)
- Incoming IWU students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Carlow University (21)
- Accepted freshman IWU students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at Carlow University (3.6)
- Carlow University has a higher acceptance rate (87.1%) than IWU (82.2%)
IWU vs. Carlow University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IWU or Carlow 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 Carlow University and IWU.
- The graduation rate at IWU is higher than Carlow University (70% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Indiana Wesleyan University earn on average $12,400 more per year than Carlow University graduates after ten years. ($54,300 vs. $41,900)
- Indiana Wesleyan University students graduate with a $2,896 lower median federal student loan debt than Carlow University graduates. ($24,104 vs. $27,000)
- IWU graduates are paying $30 less per month on federal student loans than Carlow University graduates. ($249 vs. $279)
- More Carlow University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former IWU students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/