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IPFW Taylor University IU Northwest IU Olivet Nazarene University Purdue North Central Purdue Capital University Grace College and Theological Seminary IUPUI BSU Anderson University| Indiana Wesleyan University | Purdue University Calumet Campus | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
IWU | Purdue Calumet | ||
| Location | Marion, IN | Hammond, IN | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,603 | 9,194 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #299 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Wesleyan | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | indwes.edu | purduecal.edu | ||
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Costs |
IWU | Purdue Calumet | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,684 | $6,746 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,684 | $16,164 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,050 | $7,560 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,755 | $10,908 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,194 | $5,703 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 58% |
Admission |
IWU | Purdue Calumet | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,946 | 2,810 | ||
| Admitted | 3,422 | 1,649 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.7% | 58.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.9% | 54% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.19 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/27 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1000/1190 | 940/1140 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required | ||
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Academics |
IWU | Purdue Calumet | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 0:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IWU | Purdue Calumet | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 28% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,300 | $42,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 38% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,104 | $20,908 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $249 | $216 |
Diversity |
IWU | Purdue Calumet | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 19% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
IWU | Purdue Calumet | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 39% | - | ||
Campus |
IWU | Purdue Calumet | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Purdue University Calumet Campus is larger than than IWU based on total student enrollment (9,194 students vs. 2,603 students)
IWU vs. Purdue Calumet Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IWU or Purdue Calumet?
- Indiana Wesleyan University is 340% more expensive to attend than Purdue Calumet for in-state tuition ($29,684.00 vs. $6,746.00)
- Out of state tuition is 83.6% higher at IWU than Purdue University Calumet Campus ($29,684.00 vs. $16,164.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Purdue University Calumet Campus than IWU ($10,908 vs. $21,755)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Purdue University Calumet Campus are 32.9% lower than costs at Indiana Wesleyan University ($7,560 vs. $10,050)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Indiana Wesleyan University than Purdue University Calumet Campus (100% vs. 58%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Indiana Wesleyan University students is 254.1% larger than aid received Purdue University Calumet Campus ($20,194 vs. $5,703)
IWU vs. Purdue Calumet Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IWU or Purdue Calumet? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Purdue Calumet or IWU .
- The average SAT score at Indiana Wesleyan University (1086) is 126 points higher than at Purdue Calumet (960)
- Accepted freshman IWU students have a 0.42 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at Purdue Calumet (3.19)
- IWU has a higher acceptance rate (86.7%) than Purdue Calumet (58.7%)
IWU vs. Purdue Calumet Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IWU or Purdue Calumet? 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 Purdue Calumet and IWU.
- The graduation rate at IWU is higher than Purdue University Calumet Campus (70% vs. 28%)
- Graduates from Indiana Wesleyan University earn on average $11,800 more per year than Purdue Calumet graduates after ten years. ($54,300 vs. $42,500)
- Purdue University Calumet Campus students graduate with a $3,196 lower median federal student loan debt than IWU graduates. ($20,908 vs. $24,104)
- Purdue Calumet graduates are paying $33 less per month on federal student loans than IWU graduates. ($216 vs. $249)
- More IWU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Purdue Calumet students, three years after graduation. (55% vs. 38%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/