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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 | Hilbert College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
IWU | Hilbert College | ||
| Location | Marion, IN | Hamburg, NY | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,207 | 973 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #236 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Wesleyan | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | indwes.edu | hilbert.edu | ||
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Costs |
IWU | Hilbert College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,168 | $29,300 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,168 | $29,300 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,554 | $14,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,364 | $22,224 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,595 | $17,839 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
IWU | Hilbert College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,035 | 1,310 | ||
| Admitted | 2,495 | 1,284 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.2% | 98% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20% | 19.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.2 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 970/1180 | 980/1180 | ||
| 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 | Hilbert College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IWU | Hilbert College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,300 | $43,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 52% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,104 | $25,464 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $249 | $263 |
Diversity |
IWU | Hilbert College | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 4% | 2% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 8% |
Students |
IWU | Hilbert College | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 39% | 8% | ||
Campus |
IWU | Hilbert 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 Hilbert College based on total student enrollment (2,207 students vs. 973 students)
IWU vs. Hilbert College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IWU or Hilbert College?
- Indiana Wesleyan University is 6.4% more expensive to attend than Hilbert College for in-state tuition ($31,168.00 vs. $29,300.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.4% higher at IWU than Hilbert College ($31,168.00 vs. $29,300.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Hilbert College than IWU ($22,224 vs. $23,364)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Indiana Wesleyan University are 34.5% lower than costs at Hilbert College ($10,554 vs. $14,200)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Indiana Wesleyan University as Hilbert College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Indiana Wesleyan University students is 9.8% larger than aid received Hilbert College ($19,595 vs. $17,839)
IWU vs. Hilbert College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IWU or Hilbert College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hilbert College or IWU .
- Accepted freshman IWU students have a 0.41 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at Hilbert College (3.2)
- Hilbert College has a higher acceptance rate (98%) than IWU (82.2%)
IWU vs. Hilbert College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IWU or Hilbert 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 Hilbert College and IWU.
- The graduation rate at IWU is higher than Hilbert College (70% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Indiana Wesleyan University earn on average $10,500 more per year than Hilbert College graduates after ten years. ($54,300 vs. $43,800)
- Indiana Wesleyan University students graduate with a $1,360 lower median federal student loan debt than Hilbert College graduates. ($24,104 vs. $25,464)
- IWU graduates are paying $14 less per month on federal student loans than Hilbert College graduates. ($249 vs. $263)
- More IWU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hilbert College students, three years after graduation. (55% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/