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Taylor University IU Olivet Nazarene University Capital University Grace College and Theological Seminary IUPUI Purdue Anderson University Valpo Bellarmine University MVNU Cedarville University| Indiana Wesleyan University | Davis & Elkins College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
IWU | D&E College | ||
| Location | Marion, IN | Elkins, WV | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,603 | 650 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #299 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Wesleyan | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | indwes.edu | dewv.edu | ||
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Costs |
IWU | D&E College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,684 | $29,880 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,684 | $29,880 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,050 | $10,125 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,755 | $20,126 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,194 | $25,119 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
IWU | D&E College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,946 | 958 | ||
| Admitted | 3,422 | 721 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.7% | 75.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.9% | 25% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.35 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/27 | 1/14 | ||
| SAT Range | 1000/1190 | 880/1125 | ||
| 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 | D&E College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IWU | D&E College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 36% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,300 | $37,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,104 | $23,712 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $249 | $245 |
Diversity |
IWU | D&E College | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 0% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 19% |
Students |
IWU | D&E College | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 39% | 34% | ||
Campus |
IWU | D&E 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 D&E College based on total student enrollment (2,603 students vs. 650 students)
IWU vs. D&E College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IWU or D&E College?
- Davis & Elkins College is 0.7% more expensive to attend than IWU for in-state tuition ($29,880.00 vs. $29,684.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.7% higher at D&E College than Indiana Wesleyan University ($29,880.00 vs. $29,684.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Davis & Elkins College than IWU ($20,126 vs. $21,755)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Indiana Wesleyan University are 0.7% lower than costs at Davis & Elkins College ($10,050 vs. $10,125)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Indiana Wesleyan University as Davis & Elkins College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Davis & Elkins College students is 24.4% larger than aid received Indiana Wesleyan University ($25,119 vs. $20,194)
IWU vs. D&E College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IWU or D&E College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between D&E College or IWU .
- The average SAT score at Indiana Wesleyan University (1086) is 158 points higher than at D&E College (928)
- Incoming IWU students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at D&E College (20)
- Accepted freshman IWU students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at D&E College (3.35)
- IWU has a higher acceptance rate (86.7%) than D&E College (75.3%)
IWU vs. D&E College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IWU or D&E 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 D&E College and IWU.
- The graduation rate at IWU is higher than Davis & Elkins College (70% vs. 36%)
- Graduates from Indiana Wesleyan University earn on average $16,800 more per year than D&E College graduates after ten years. ($54,300 vs. $37,500)
- Davis & Elkins College students graduate with a $392 lower median federal student loan debt than IWU graduates. ($23,712 vs. $24,104)
- D&E College graduates are paying $4 less per month on federal student loans than IWU graduates. ($245 vs. $249)
- More IWU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former D&E College students, three years after graduation. (55% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/