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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 | Dominican College of Blauvelt | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
IWU | Dominican College | ||
| Location | Marion, IN | Orangeburg, NY | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,603 | 1,407 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #299 | #759 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Wesleyan | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | indwes.edu | dc.edu | ||
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Costs |
IWU | Dominican College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,684 | $31,220 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,684 | $31,220 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,050 | $14,020 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,755 | $23,747 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,194 | $22,666 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
IWU | Dominican College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,946 | 1,614 | ||
| Admitted | 3,422 | 1,436 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.7% | 89% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.9% | 14.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.09 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/27 | |||
| SAT Range | 1000/1190 | 953/1178 | ||
| 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 | Dominican College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IWU | Dominican College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,300 | $51,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 50% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,104 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $249 | $268 |
Diversity |
IWU | Dominican College | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 33% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 17% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 29% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 10% |
Students |
IWU | Dominican College | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | 76% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 39% | 21% | ||
Campus |
IWU | Dominican College | ||
| 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 Dominican College based on total student enrollment (2,603 students vs. 1,407 students)
IWU vs. Dominican College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IWU or Dominican College?
- Dominican College of Blauvelt is 5.2% more expensive to attend than IWU for in-state tuition ($31,220.00 vs. $29,684.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.2% higher at Dominican College than Indiana Wesleyan University ($31,220.00 vs. $29,684.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana Wesleyan University than Dominican College ($21,755 vs. $23,747)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Indiana Wesleyan University are 39.5% lower than costs at Dominican College of Blauvelt ($10,050 vs. $14,020)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Indiana Wesleyan University than Dominican College of Blauvelt (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Dominican College of Blauvelt students is 12.2% larger than aid received Indiana Wesleyan University ($22,666 vs. $20,194)
IWU vs. Dominican College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IWU or Dominican College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Dominican College or IWU .
- The average SAT score at Indiana Wesleyan University (1086) is 207 points higher than at Dominican College (879)
- Incoming IWU students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Dominican College (19)
- Accepted freshman IWU students have a 0.52 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at Dominican College (3.09)
- Dominican College has a higher acceptance rate (89%) than IWU (86.7%)
IWU vs. Dominican College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IWU or Dominican 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 Dominican College and IWU.
- The graduation rate at IWU is higher than Dominican College of Blauvelt (70% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Indiana Wesleyan University earn on average $2,800 more per year than Dominican College graduates after ten years. ($54,300 vs. $51,500)
- Indiana Wesleyan University students graduate with a $1,896 lower median federal student loan debt than Dominican College graduates. ($24,104 vs. $26,000)
- IWU graduates are paying $19 less per month on federal student loans than Dominican College graduates. ($249 vs. $268)
- More IWU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Dominican College students, three years after graduation. (55% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/