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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 | Hastings College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
IWU | Hastings College | ||
| Location | Marion, IN | Hastings, NE | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,603 | 936 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #299 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Wesleyan | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | indwes.edu | hastings.edu | ||
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Costs |
IWU | Hastings College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,684 | $32,600 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,684 | $32,600 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,050 | $11,190 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,755 | $22,128 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,194 | $25,885 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
IWU | Hastings College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,946 | 2,121 | ||
| Admitted | 3,422 | 1,513 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.7% | 71.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.9% | 17.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/27 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1000/1190 | 960/1180 | ||
| 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 | Hastings College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IWU | Hastings College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 56% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,300 | $45,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,104 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $249 | $279 |
Diversity |
IWU | Hastings College | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
IWU | Hastings College | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | 52% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 39% | 42% | ||
Campus |
IWU | Hastings 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 Hastings College based on total student enrollment (2,603 students vs. 936 students)
IWU vs. Hastings College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IWU or Hastings College?
- Hastings College is 9.8% more expensive to attend than IWU for in-state tuition ($32,600.00 vs. $29,684.00)
- Out of state tuition is 9.8% higher at Hastings College than Indiana Wesleyan University ($32,600.00 vs. $29,684.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana Wesleyan University than Hastings College ($21,755 vs. $22,128)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Indiana Wesleyan University are 11.3% lower than costs at Hastings College ($10,050 vs. $11,190)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Indiana Wesleyan University as Hastings College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hastings College students is 28.2% larger than aid received Indiana Wesleyan University ($25,885 vs. $20,194)
IWU vs. Hastings College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IWU or Hastings College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hastings College or IWU .
- The average SAT score at Indiana Wesleyan University (1086) is 31 points higher than at Hastings College (1055)
- Incoming IWU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Hastings College (23)
- Accepted freshman IWU students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at Hastings College (3.5)
- IWU has a higher acceptance rate (86.7%) than Hastings College (71.3%)
IWU vs. Hastings College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IWU or Hastings 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 Hastings College and IWU.
- The graduation rate at IWU is higher than Hastings College (70% vs. 56%)
- Graduates from Indiana Wesleyan University earn on average $9,300 more per year than Hastings College graduates after ten years. ($54,300 vs. $45,000)
- Indiana Wesleyan University students graduate with a $2,896 lower median federal student loan debt than Hastings College graduates. ($24,104 vs. $27,000)
- IWU graduates are paying $30 less per month on federal student loans than Hastings College graduates. ($249 vs. $279)
- More Hastings College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former IWU students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/