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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 | Emory and Henry College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
IWU | Emory and Henry College | ||
| Location | Marion, IN | Emory, VA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 2,603 | 1,358 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #299 | #780 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Wesleyan | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | indwes.edu | ehc.edu | ||
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Costs |
IWU | Emory and Henry College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,684 | $34,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,684 | $34,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,050 | $13,800 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,755 | $20,834 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,194 | $31,643 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
IWU | Emory and Henry College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,946 | 2,288 | ||
| Admitted | 3,422 | 2,216 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.7% | 96.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.9% | 15.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.5 | ||
| 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 | 960/1150 | ||
| 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 | Emory and Henry College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IWU | Emory and Henry College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,300 | $43,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,104 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $249 | $279 |
Diversity |
IWU | Emory and Henry College | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 8% |
Students |
IWU | Emory and Henry College | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 39% | 39% | ||
Campus |
IWU | Emory and Henry 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 Emory and Henry College based on total student enrollment (2,603 students vs. 1,358 students)
IWU vs. Emory and Henry College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IWU or Emory and Henry College?
- Emory and Henry College is 16.2% more expensive to attend than IWU for in-state tuition ($34,500.00 vs. $29,684.00)
- Out of state tuition is 16.2% higher at Emory and Henry College than Indiana Wesleyan University ($34,500.00 vs. $29,684.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Emory and Henry College than IWU ($20,834 vs. $21,755)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Indiana Wesleyan University are 37.3% lower than costs at Emory and Henry College ($10,050 vs. $13,800)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Indiana Wesleyan University than Emory and Henry College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Emory and Henry College students is 56.7% larger than aid received Indiana Wesleyan University ($31,643 vs. $20,194)
IWU vs. Emory and Henry College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IWU or Emory and Henry College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Emory and Henry College or IWU .
- The average SAT score at Indiana Wesleyan University (1086) is 106 points higher than at Emory and Henry College (980)
- Incoming IWU students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Emory and Henry College (21)
- Accepted freshman IWU students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at Emory and Henry College (3.5)
- Emory and Henry College has a higher acceptance rate (96.9%) than IWU (86.7%)
IWU vs. Emory and Henry College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IWU or Emory and Henry 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 Emory and Henry College and IWU.
- The graduation rate at IWU is higher than Emory and Henry College (70% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from Indiana Wesleyan University earn on average $10,600 more per year than Emory and Henry College graduates after ten years. ($54,300 vs. $43,700)
- Indiana Wesleyan University students graduate with a $2,896 lower median federal student loan debt than Emory and Henry College graduates. ($24,104 vs. $27,000)
- IWU graduates are paying $30 less per month on federal student loans than Emory and Henry College graduates. ($249 vs. $279)
- More Emory and Henry College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former IWU students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/