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Overview |
IWU | Penn State Shenango | ||
| Location | Marion, IN | Sharon, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,207 | 332 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #236 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Wesleyan | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | indwes.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
IWU | Penn State Shenango | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,168 | $13,568 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,168 | $22,876 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,554 | $13,448 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,364 | $14,895 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,595 | $11,211 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
IWU | Penn State Shenango | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,035 | 209 | ||
| Admitted | 2,495 | 190 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.2% | 90.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20% | 38.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 970/1180 | 1040/1230 | ||
| 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 | Penn State Shenango | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IWU | Penn State Shenango | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,300 | $55,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,104 | $26,818 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $249 | $277 |
Diversity |
IWU | Penn State Shenango | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Women | 4% | 15% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
IWU | Penn State Shenango | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | 86% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 39% | 14% | ||
Campus |
IWU | Penn State Shenango | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Indiana Wesleyan University is larger than than Penn State Shenango based on total student enrollment (2,207 students vs. 332 students)
IWU vs. Penn State Shenango Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IWU or Penn State Shenango?
- Indiana Wesleyan University is 129.7% more expensive to attend than Penn State Shenango for in-state tuition ($31,168.00 vs. $13,568.00)
- Out of state tuition is 36.2% higher at IWU than Penn State Shenango ($31,168.00 vs. $22,876.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State Shenango than IWU ($14,895 vs. $23,364)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Indiana Wesleyan University are 27.4% lower than costs at Penn State Shenango ($10,554 vs. $13,448)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Indiana Wesleyan University than Penn State Shenango (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Indiana Wesleyan University students is 74.8% larger than aid received Penn State Shenango ($19,595 vs. $11,211)
IWU vs. Penn State Shenango Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IWU or Penn State Shenango? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State Shenango or IWU .
- The average SAT score at Indiana Wesleyan University (1086) is 144 points higher than at Penn State Shenango (942)
- Incoming IWU students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Penn State Shenango (21)
- Penn State Shenango has a higher acceptance rate (90.9%) than IWU (82.2%)
IWU vs. Penn State Shenango Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IWU or Penn State Shenango? 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 Penn State Shenango and IWU.
- The graduation rate at IWU is higher than Penn State Shenango (70% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Penn State Shenango earn on average $1,000 more per year than IWU graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $54,300)
- Indiana Wesleyan University students graduate with a $2,714 lower median federal student loan debt than Penn State Shenango graduates. ($24,104 vs. $26,818)
- IWU graduates are paying $28 less per month on federal student loans than Penn State Shenango graduates. ($249 vs. $277)
- More Penn State Shenango graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former IWU students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/