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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 | Louisiana College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
IWU | Louisiana College | ||
| Location | Marion, IN | Pineville, LA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,603 | 1,026 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #299 | #770 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Wesleyan | Southern Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | indwes.edu | lacollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
IWU | Louisiana College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,684 | $19,590 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,684 | $19,590 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,050 | $7,646 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,755 | $14,566 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,194 | $13,650 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
IWU | Louisiana College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,946 | 579 | ||
| Admitted | 3,422 | 432 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.7% | 74.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.9% | 41.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.35 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/27 | 18/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 1000/1190 | 1020/1190 | ||
| 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 | Louisiana College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IWU | Louisiana College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 31% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,300 | $45,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,104 | $23,027 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $249 | $238 |
Diversity |
IWU | Louisiana College | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 28% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
IWU | Louisiana College | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 39% | 20% | ||
Campus |
IWU | Louisiana College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| 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 Louisiana College based on total student enrollment (2,603 students vs. 1,026 students)
IWU vs. Louisiana College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IWU or Louisiana College?
- Indiana Wesleyan University is 51.5% more expensive to attend than Louisiana College for in-state tuition ($29,684.00 vs. $19,590.00)
- Out of state tuition is 51.5% higher at IWU than Louisiana College ($29,684.00 vs. $19,590.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Louisiana College than IWU ($14,566 vs. $21,755)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Louisiana College are 31.4% lower than costs at Indiana Wesleyan University ($7,646 vs. $10,050)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Indiana Wesleyan University than Louisiana College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Indiana Wesleyan University students is 47.9% larger than aid received Louisiana College ($20,194 vs. $13,650)
IWU vs. Louisiana College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IWU or Louisiana College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Louisiana College or IWU .
- The average SAT score at Indiana Wesleyan University (1086) is 117 points higher than at Louisiana College (969)
- Incoming IWU students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Louisiana College (21)
- Accepted freshman IWU students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at Louisiana College (3.35)
- IWU has a higher acceptance rate (86.7%) than Louisiana College (74.6%)
IWU vs. Louisiana College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IWU or Louisiana 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 Louisiana College and IWU.
- The graduation rate at IWU is higher than Louisiana College (70% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from Indiana Wesleyan University earn on average $8,700 more per year than Louisiana College graduates after ten years. ($54,300 vs. $45,600)
- Louisiana College students graduate with a $1,077 lower median federal student loan debt than IWU graduates. ($23,027 vs. $24,104)
- Louisiana College graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than IWU graduates. ($238 vs. $249)
- More Louisiana College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former IWU students, three years after graduation. (55% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/