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Taylor University IU Olivet Nazarene University Capital University Grace College and Theological Seminary IUPUI Purdue Anderson University Valpo WVU Bellarmine University MVNU| Indiana Wesleyan University | Marietta College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
IWU | Marietta College | ||
| Location | Marion, IN | Marietta, OH | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,603 | 1,198 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #299 | #500 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Wesleyan | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | indwes.edu | marietta.edu | ||
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Costs |
IWU | Marietta College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,684 | $36,956 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,684 | $36,956 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,050 | $11,946 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,755 | $22,895 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,194 | $28,786 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 85% |
Admission |
IWU | Marietta College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,946 | 2,467 | ||
| Admitted | 3,422 | 2,044 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.7% | 82.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.9% | 15.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/27 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1000/1190 | 940/1130 | ||
| 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 | Marietta College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IWU | Marietta College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,300 | $51,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,104 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $249 | $279 |
Diversity |
IWU | Marietta College | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 14% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
IWU | Marietta College | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | 70% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 39% | 30% | ||
Campus |
IWU | Marietta College | ||
| 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 Marietta College based on total student enrollment (2,603 students vs. 1,198 students)
IWU vs. Marietta College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IWU or Marietta College?
- Marietta College is 24.5% more expensive to attend than IWU for in-state tuition ($36,956.00 vs. $29,684.00)
- Out of state tuition is 24.5% higher at Marietta College than Indiana Wesleyan University ($36,956.00 vs. $29,684.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana Wesleyan University than Marietta College ($21,755 vs. $22,895)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Indiana Wesleyan University are 18.9% lower than costs at Marietta College ($10,050 vs. $11,946)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Indiana Wesleyan University than Marietta College (100% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Marietta College students is 42.5% larger than aid received Indiana Wesleyan University ($28,786 vs. $20,194)
IWU vs. Marietta College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IWU or Marietta College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Marietta College or IWU .
- The average SAT score at Marietta College (1100) is 14 points higher than at IWU (1086)
- Incoming IWU students have at the same average ACT score (24) as students at Marietta College (24)
- Accepted freshman IWU students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at Marietta College (3.54)
- IWU has a higher acceptance rate (86.7%) than Marietta College (82.9%)
IWU vs. Marietta College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IWU or Marietta 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 Marietta College and IWU.
- The graduation rate at IWU is higher than Marietta College (70% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Indiana Wesleyan University earn on average $2,400 more per year than Marietta College graduates after ten years. ($54,300 vs. $51,900)
- Indiana Wesleyan University students graduate with a $2,896 lower median federal student loan debt than Marietta College graduates. ($24,104 vs. $27,000)
- IWU graduates are paying $30 less per month on federal student loans than Marietta College graduates. ($249 vs. $279)
- More Marietta College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former IWU students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/