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Taylor University IU Olivet Nazarene University UNCG Capital University Grace College and Theological Seminary IUPUI Purdue Lenoir-Rhyne University Anderson University Valpo Bellarmine University| Indiana Wesleyan University | Guilford College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
IWU | Guilford College | ||
| Location | Marion, IN | Greensboro, NC | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,603 | 1,167 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #299 | #696 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Wesleyan | Friends | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | indwes.edu | guilford.edu | ||
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Costs |
IWU | Guilford College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,684 | $40,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,684 | $40,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,050 | $12,900 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,755 | $23,882 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,194 | $30,922 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
IWU | Guilford College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,946 | 3,397 | ||
| Admitted | 3,422 | 2,837 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.7% | 83.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.9% | 13.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.14 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/27 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1000/1190 | 910/1180 | ||
| 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 | Guilford College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IWU | Guilford College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,300 | $40,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,104 | $26,635 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $249 | $275 |
Diversity |
IWU | Guilford College | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 22% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
IWU | Guilford College | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | 71% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 39% | 29% | ||
Campus |
IWU | Guilford College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| 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 Guilford College based on total student enrollment (2,603 students vs. 1,167 students)
IWU vs. Guilford College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IWU or Guilford College?
- Guilford College is 36.1% more expensive to attend than IWU for in-state tuition ($40,400.00 vs. $29,684.00)
- Out of state tuition is 36.1% higher at Guilford College than Indiana Wesleyan University ($40,400.00 vs. $29,684.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana Wesleyan University than Guilford College ($21,755 vs. $23,882)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Indiana Wesleyan University are 28.4% lower than costs at Guilford College ($10,050 vs. $12,900)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Indiana Wesleyan University than Guilford College (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Guilford College students is 53.1% larger than aid received Indiana Wesleyan University ($30,922 vs. $20,194)
IWU vs. Guilford College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IWU or Guilford College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Guilford College or IWU .
- Accepted freshman IWU students have a 0.47 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at Guilford College (3.14)
- IWU has a higher acceptance rate (86.7%) than Guilford College (83.5%)
IWU vs. Guilford College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IWU or Guilford 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 Guilford College and IWU.
- The graduation rate at IWU is higher than Guilford College (70% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Indiana Wesleyan University earn on average $14,000 more per year than Guilford College graduates after ten years. ($54,300 vs. $40,300)
- Indiana Wesleyan University students graduate with a $2,531 lower median federal student loan debt than Guilford College graduates. ($24,104 vs. $26,635)
- IWU graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than Guilford College graduates. ($249 vs. $275)
- More IWU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Guilford College 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/