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Taylor University IU Olivet Nazarene University Gonzaga Capital University MSU Grace College and Theological Seminary IUPUI Purdue Anderson University Valpo Idaho| Indiana Wesleyan University | Carroll College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
IWU | Carroll College | ||
| Location | Marion, IN | Helena, MT | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,603 | 1,168 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #299 | #447 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Wesleyan | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | indwes.edu | carroll.edu | ||
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Costs |
IWU | Carroll College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,684 | $37,828 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,684 | $37,828 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,050 | $11,182 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,755 | $23,916 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,194 | $28,266 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
IWU | Carroll College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,946 | 1,519 | ||
| Admitted | 3,422 | 1,186 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.7% | 78.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.9% | 25% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.64 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/27 | 13/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1000/1190 | 1080/1200 | ||
| 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 | Feb 28, 2025 |
Academics |
IWU | Carroll College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IWU | Carroll College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,300 | $47,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,104 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $249 | $279 |
Diversity |
IWU | Carroll College | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 7% |
Students |
IWU | Carroll College | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | 39% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 39% | 60% | ||
Campus |
IWU | Carroll College | ||
| 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
- Indiana Wesleyan University is larger than than Carroll College based on total student enrollment (2,603 students vs. 1,168 students)
IWU vs. Carroll College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IWU or Carroll College?
- Carroll College is 27.4% more expensive to attend than IWU for in-state tuition ($37,828.00 vs. $29,684.00)
- Out of state tuition is 27.4% higher at Carroll College than Indiana Wesleyan University ($37,828.00 vs. $29,684.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana Wesleyan University than Carroll College ($21,755 vs. $23,916)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Indiana Wesleyan University are 11.3% lower than costs at Carroll College ($10,050 vs. $11,182)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Indiana Wesleyan University as Carroll College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Carroll College students is 40% larger than aid received Indiana Wesleyan University ($28,266 vs. $20,194)
IWU vs. Carroll College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IWU or Carroll College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Carroll College or IWU .
- The average SAT score at Carroll College (1110) is 24 points higher than at IWU (1086)
- Incoming Carroll College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at IWU (24)
- Accepted freshman Carroll College students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.64) than students at IWU (3.61)
- IWU has a higher acceptance rate (86.7%) than Carroll College (78.1%)
IWU vs. Carroll College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IWU or Carroll 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 Carroll College and IWU.
- The graduation rate at IWU is higher than Carroll College (70% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from Indiana Wesleyan University earn on average $6,800 more per year than Carroll College graduates after ten years. ($54,300 vs. $47,500)
- Indiana Wesleyan University students graduate with a $2,896 lower median federal student loan debt than Carroll College graduates. ($24,104 vs. $27,000)
- IWU graduates are paying $30 less per month on federal student loans than Carroll College graduates. ($249 vs. $279)
- More Carroll College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former IWU students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/