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Overview |
IWU | Johnson University | ||
| Location | Marion, IN | Knoxville, TN | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 2,603 | 939 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #299 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Wesleyan | Christian Churches and Churches of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | indwes.edu | johnsonu.edu | ||
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Costs |
IWU | Johnson University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,684 | $17,384 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,684 | $17,384 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,050 | $8,664 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,755 | $21,012 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,194 | $9,423 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 83% |
Admission |
IWU | Johnson University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,946 | 443 | ||
| Admitted | 3,422 | 280 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.7% | 63.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.9% | 58.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/27 | 19/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1000/1190 | 1000/1175 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
IWU | Johnson University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IWU | Johnson University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 54% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,300 | $31,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,104 | $21,380 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $249 | $221 |
Diversity |
IWU | Johnson University | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 87% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
IWU | Johnson University | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | 55% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 39% | 43% | ||
Campus |
IWU | Johnson University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Indiana Wesleyan University is larger than than Johnson University based on total student enrollment (2,603 students vs. 939 students)
IWU vs. Johnson University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IWU or Johnson University?
- Indiana Wesleyan University is 70.8% more expensive to attend than Johnson University for in-state tuition ($29,684.00 vs. $17,384.00)
- Out of state tuition is 70.8% higher at IWU than Johnson University ($29,684.00 vs. $17,384.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Johnson University than IWU ($21,012 vs. $21,755)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Johnson University are 16% lower than costs at Indiana Wesleyan University ($8,664 vs. $10,050)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Indiana Wesleyan University than Johnson University (100% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Indiana Wesleyan University students is 114.3% larger than aid received Johnson University ($20,194 vs. $9,423)
IWU vs. Johnson University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IWU or Johnson University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Johnson University or IWU .
- The average SAT score at Indiana Wesleyan University (1086) is 51 points higher than at Johnson University (1035)
- Incoming IWU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Johnson University (22)
- Accepted freshman IWU students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at Johnson University (3.52)
- IWU has a higher acceptance rate (86.7%) than Johnson University (63.2%)
IWU vs. Johnson University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IWU or Johnson University? 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 Johnson University and IWU.
- The graduation rate at IWU is higher than Johnson University (70% vs. 54%)
- Graduates from Indiana Wesleyan University earn on average $23,200 more per year than Johnson University graduates after ten years. ($54,300 vs. $31,100)
- Johnson University students graduate with a $2,724 lower median federal student loan debt than IWU graduates. ($21,380 vs. $24,104)
- Johnson University graduates are paying $28 less per month on federal student loans than IWU graduates. ($221 vs. $249)
- More Johnson University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former IWU students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/