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Overview |
IWU | King College | ||
| Location | Marion, IN | Bristol, TN | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,603 | 1,357 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #299 | #632 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Wesleyan | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | indwes.edu | king.edu | ||
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Costs |
IWU | King College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,684 | $31,942 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,684 | $31,942 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,050 | $9,960 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,755 | $22,626 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,194 | $22,715 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 86% |
Admission |
IWU | King College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,946 | 875 | ||
| Admitted | 3,422 | 532 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.7% | 60.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.9% | 28.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.46 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/27 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1000/1190 | 1000/1160 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
IWU | King College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IWU | King College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,300 | $48,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,104 | $23,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $249 | $237 |
Diversity |
IWU | King College | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
IWU | King College | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | 47% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 39% | 53% | ||
Campus |
IWU | King College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| 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 King College based on total student enrollment (2,603 students vs. 1,357 students)
IWU vs. King College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IWU or King College?
- King College is 7.6% more expensive to attend than IWU for in-state tuition ($31,942.00 vs. $29,684.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.6% higher at King College than Indiana Wesleyan University ($31,942.00 vs. $29,684.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana Wesleyan University than King College ($21,755 vs. $22,626)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at King College are 0.9% lower than costs at Indiana Wesleyan University ($9,960 vs. $10,050)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Indiana Wesleyan University than King College (100% vs. 86%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by King College students is 12.5% larger than aid received Indiana Wesleyan University ($22,715 vs. $20,194)
IWU vs. King College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IWU or King College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between King College or IWU .
- The average SAT score at Indiana Wesleyan University (1086) is 81 points higher than at King College (1005)
- Incoming IWU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at King College (22)
- Accepted freshman IWU students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at King College (3.46)
- IWU has a higher acceptance rate (86.7%) than King College (60.8%)
IWU vs. King College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IWU or King 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 King College and IWU.
- The graduation rate at IWU is higher than King College (70% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from Indiana Wesleyan University earn on average $5,800 more per year than King College graduates after ten years. ($54,300 vs. $48,500)
- King College students graduate with a $1,104 lower median federal student loan debt than IWU graduates. ($23,000 vs. $24,104)
- King College graduates are paying $12 less per month on federal student loans than IWU graduates. ($237 vs. $249)
- More King College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former IWU students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/