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Overview |
IWU | Clarke University | ||
| Location | Marion, IN | Dubuque, IA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,603 | 965 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #299 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Wesleyan | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | indwes.edu | clarke.edu | ||
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Costs |
IWU | Clarke University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,684 | $36,900 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,684 | $36,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,050 | $10,600 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,755 | $27,275 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,194 | $25,403 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
IWU | Clarke University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,946 | 2,665 | ||
| Admitted | 3,422 | 2,260 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.7% | 84.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.9% | 8.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.36 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/27 | 18/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 1000/1190 | 920/1160 | ||
| 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 | Clarke University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IWU | Clarke University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,300 | $42,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,104 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $249 | $268 |
Diversity |
IWU | Clarke University | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 51% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 49% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
IWU | Clarke University | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | 25% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 39% | 65% | ||
Campus |
IWU | Clarke 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 Clarke University based on total student enrollment (2,603 students vs. 965 students)
IWU vs. Clarke University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IWU or Clarke University?
- Clarke University is 24.3% more expensive to attend than IWU for in-state tuition ($36,900.00 vs. $29,684.00)
- Out of state tuition is 24.3% higher at Clarke University than Indiana Wesleyan University ($36,900.00 vs. $29,684.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana Wesleyan University than Clarke University ($21,755 vs. $27,275)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Indiana Wesleyan University are 5.5% lower than costs at Clarke University ($10,050 vs. $10,600)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Indiana Wesleyan University as Clarke University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Clarke University students is 25.8% larger than aid received Indiana Wesleyan University ($25,403 vs. $20,194)
IWU vs. Clarke University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IWU or Clarke University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Clarke University or IWU .
- The average SAT score at Indiana Wesleyan University (1086) is 41 points higher than at Clarke University (1045)
- Incoming IWU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Clarke University (23)
- Accepted freshman IWU students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at Clarke University (3.36)
- IWU has a higher acceptance rate (86.7%) than Clarke University (84.8%)
IWU vs. Clarke University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IWU or Clarke 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 Clarke University and IWU.
- The graduation rate at IWU is higher than Clarke University (70% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Indiana Wesleyan University earn on average $11,500 more per year than Clarke University graduates after ten years. ($54,300 vs. $42,800)
- Indiana Wesleyan University students graduate with a $1,896 lower median federal student loan debt than Clarke University graduates. ($24,104 vs. $26,000)
- IWU graduates are paying $19 less per month on federal student loans than Clarke University graduates. ($249 vs. $268)
- More Clarke University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former IWU students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/