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Overview |
IWU | Concord University | ||
| Location | Marion, IN | Athens, WV | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,603 | 1,748 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #299 | #966 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Wesleyan | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | indwes.edu | concord.edu | ||
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Costs |
IWU | Concord University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,684 | $8,540 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,684 | $18,780 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,050 | $10,090 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,755 | $8,464 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,194 | $11,120 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
IWU | Concord University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,946 | 1,730 | ||
| Admitted | 3,422 | 1,581 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.7% | 91.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.9% | 23.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.4 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/27 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1000/1190 | 890/1135 | ||
| 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 | Concord University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IWU | Concord University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 34% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,300 | $33,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,104 | $19,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $249 | $201 |
Diversity |
IWU | Concord University | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 86% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
IWU | Concord University | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | 63% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 39% | 37% | ||
Campus |
IWU | Concord University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Indiana Wesleyan University is larger than than Concord University based on total student enrollment (2,603 students vs. 1,748 students)
IWU vs. Concord University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IWU or Concord University?
- Indiana Wesleyan University is 247.6% more expensive to attend than Concord University for in-state tuition ($29,684.00 vs. $8,540.00)
- Out of state tuition is 58.1% higher at IWU than Concord University ($29,684.00 vs. $18,780.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Concord University than IWU ($8,464 vs. $21,755)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Indiana Wesleyan University are 0.4% lower than costs at Concord University ($10,050 vs. $10,090)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Indiana Wesleyan University than Concord University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Indiana Wesleyan University students is 81.6% larger than aid received Concord University ($20,194 vs. $11,120)
IWU vs. Concord University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IWU or Concord University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Concord University or IWU .
- The average SAT score at Indiana Wesleyan University (1086) is 92 points higher than at Concord University (994)
- Incoming IWU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Concord University (22)
- Accepted freshman IWU students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at Concord University (3.4)
- Concord University has a higher acceptance rate (91.4%) than IWU (86.7%)
IWU vs. Concord University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IWU or Concord 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 Concord University and IWU.
- The graduation rate at IWU is higher than Concord University (70% vs. 34%)
- Graduates from Indiana Wesleyan University earn on average $21,200 more per year than Concord University graduates after ten years. ($54,300 vs. $33,100)
- Concord University students graduate with a $4,604 lower median federal student loan debt than IWU graduates. ($19,500 vs. $24,104)
- Concord University graduates are paying $48 less per month on federal student loans than IWU graduates. ($201 vs. $249)
- More IWU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Concord University students, three years after graduation. (55% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/