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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 | La Roche College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
IWU | LRC | ||
| Location | Marion, IN | Pittsburgh, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,603 | 2,068 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #299 | #796 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Wesleyan | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | indwes.edu | laroche.edu | ||
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Costs |
IWU | LRC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,684 | $31,334 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,684 | $31,334 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,050 | $12,886 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,755 | $24,233 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,194 | $20,948 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 94% |
Admission |
IWU | LRC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,946 | 3,222 | ||
| Admitted | 3,422 | 3,137 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.7% | 97.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.9% | 4.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.2 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/27 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1000/1190 | 970/1170 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
IWU | LRC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IWU | LRC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,300 | $44,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,104 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $249 | $268 |
Diversity |
IWU | LRC | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 16% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 8% |
Students |
IWU | LRC | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | 75% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 39% | 5% | ||
Campus |
IWU | LRC | ||
| 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 LRC based on total student enrollment (2,603 students vs. 2,068 students)
IWU vs. LRC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IWU or LRC?
- La Roche College is 5.6% more expensive to attend than IWU for in-state tuition ($31,334.00 vs. $29,684.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.6% higher at LRC than Indiana Wesleyan University ($31,334.00 vs. $29,684.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana Wesleyan University than LRC ($21,755 vs. $24,233)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Indiana Wesleyan University are 28.2% lower than costs at La Roche College ($10,050 vs. $12,886)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Indiana Wesleyan University than La Roche College (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by La Roche College students is 3.7% larger than aid received Indiana Wesleyan University ($20,948 vs. $20,194)
IWU vs. LRC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IWU or LRC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between LRC or IWU .
- The average SAT score at Indiana Wesleyan University (1086) is 147 points higher than at LRC (939)
- Incoming IWU students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at LRC (20)
- Accepted freshman IWU students have a 0.41 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at LRC (3.2)
- LRC has a higher acceptance rate (97.4%) than IWU (86.7%)
IWU vs. LRC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IWU or LRC? 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 LRC and IWU.
- The graduation rate at IWU is higher than La Roche College (70% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Indiana Wesleyan University earn on average $10,000 more per year than LRC graduates after ten years. ($54,300 vs. $44,300)
- Indiana Wesleyan University students graduate with a $1,896 lower median federal student loan debt than LRC graduates. ($24,104 vs. $26,000)
- IWU graduates are paying $19 less per month on federal student loans than LRC graduates. ($249 vs. $268)
- More LRC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former IWU students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/