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Overview |
IWU | Malone University | ||
| Location | Marion, IN | Canton, OH | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,603 | 1,199 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #299 | #556 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Wesleyan | Friends | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | indwes.edu | malone.edu | ||
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Costs |
IWU | Malone University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,684 | $33,595 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,684 | $33,595 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,050 | $10,800 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,755 | $21,571 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,194 | $24,747 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
IWU | Malone University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,946 | 1,395 | ||
| Admitted | 3,422 | 1,082 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.7% | 77.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.9% | 19.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.49 | ||
| 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 | 943/1190 | ||
| 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 | Malone University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IWU | Malone University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,300 | $46,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,104 | $24,819 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $249 | $256 |
Diversity |
IWU | Malone University | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
IWU | Malone University | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 39% | 17% | ||
Campus |
IWU | Malone University | ||
| 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 Malone University based on total student enrollment (2,603 students vs. 1,199 students)
IWU vs. Malone University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IWU or Malone University?
- Malone University is 13.2% more expensive to attend than IWU for in-state tuition ($33,595.00 vs. $29,684.00)
- Out of state tuition is 13.2% higher at Malone University than Indiana Wesleyan University ($33,595.00 vs. $29,684.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Malone University than IWU ($21,571 vs. $21,755)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Indiana Wesleyan University are 7.5% lower than costs at Malone University ($10,050 vs. $10,800)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Indiana Wesleyan University as Malone University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Malone University students is 22.5% larger than aid received Indiana Wesleyan University ($24,747 vs. $20,194)
IWU vs. Malone University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IWU or Malone University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Malone University or IWU .
- The average SAT score at Indiana Wesleyan University (1086) is 57 points higher than at Malone University (1029)
- Incoming IWU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Malone University (22)
- Accepted freshman IWU students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at Malone University (3.49)
- IWU has a higher acceptance rate (86.7%) than Malone University (77.6%)
IWU vs. Malone University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IWU or Malone 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 Malone University and IWU.
- The graduation rate at IWU is higher than Malone University (70% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from Indiana Wesleyan University earn on average $7,600 more per year than Malone University graduates after ten years. ($54,300 vs. $46,700)
- Indiana Wesleyan University students graduate with a $715 lower median federal student loan debt than Malone University graduates. ($24,104 vs. $24,819)
- IWU graduates are paying $7 less per month on federal student loans than Malone University graduates. ($249 vs. $256)
- More Malone University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former IWU students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/