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Taylor University IU Olivet Nazarene University Capital University Grace College and Theological Seminary IUPUI Purdue Anderson University Valpo USJ Bellarmine University MVNU| Indiana Wesleyan University | Delaware Valley University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
IWU | Delaware Valley University | ||
| Location | Marion, IN | Doylestown, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,603 | 2,178 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #299 | #628 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Wesleyan | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | indwes.edu | delval.edu | ||
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Costs |
IWU | Delaware Valley University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,684 | $39,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,684 | $39,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,050 | $14,850 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,755 | $29,256 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,194 | $28,430 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
IWU | Delaware Valley University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,946 | 2,299 | ||
| Admitted | 3,422 | 2,194 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.7% | 95.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.9% | 20% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.46 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/27 | 23/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1000/1190 | 1010/1198 | ||
| 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 | Delaware Valley University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IWU | Delaware Valley University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,300 | $43,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,104 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $249 | $268 |
Diversity |
IWU | Delaware Valley University | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
IWU | Delaware Valley University | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | 55% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 39% | 45% | ||
Campus |
IWU | Delaware Valley 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 Delaware Valley University based on total student enrollment (2,603 students vs. 2,178 students)
IWU vs. Delaware Valley University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IWU or Delaware Valley University?
- Delaware Valley University is 33.1% more expensive to attend than IWU for in-state tuition ($39,500.00 vs. $29,684.00)
- Out of state tuition is 33.1% higher at Delaware Valley University than Indiana Wesleyan University ($39,500.00 vs. $29,684.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana Wesleyan University than Delaware Valley University ($21,755 vs. $29,256)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Indiana Wesleyan University are 47.8% lower than costs at Delaware Valley University ($10,050 vs. $14,850)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Indiana Wesleyan University as Delaware Valley University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Delaware Valley University students is 40.8% larger than aid received Indiana Wesleyan University ($28,430 vs. $20,194)
IWU vs. Delaware Valley University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IWU or Delaware Valley University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Delaware Valley University or IWU .
- The average SAT score at Indiana Wesleyan University (1086) is 92 points higher than at Delaware Valley University (994)
- Incoming IWU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Delaware Valley University (22)
- Accepted freshman IWU students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at Delaware Valley University (3.46)
- Delaware Valley University has a higher acceptance rate (95.4%) than IWU (86.7%)
IWU vs. Delaware Valley University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IWU or Delaware Valley 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 Delaware Valley University and IWU.
- The graduation rate at IWU is higher than Delaware Valley University (70% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from Indiana Wesleyan University earn on average $11,200 more per year than Delaware Valley University graduates after ten years. ($54,300 vs. $43,100)
- Indiana Wesleyan University students graduate with a $1,896 lower median federal student loan debt than Delaware Valley University graduates. ($24,104 vs. $26,000)
- IWU graduates are paying $19 less per month on federal student loans than Delaware Valley University graduates. ($249 vs. $268)
- More Delaware Valley University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former IWU students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/