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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 | Purdue University Northwest | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
IWU | Purdue Northwest | ||
| Location | Marion, IN | Hammond, Indiana | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,603 | 8,911 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #299 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Wesleyan | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | indwes.edu | pnw.edu | ||
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Costs |
IWU | Purdue Northwest | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,684 | $7,373 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,684 | $14,364 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,050 | $8,215 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,755 | $9,162 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,194 | $7,070 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 75% |
Admission |
IWU | Purdue Northwest | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,946 | 5,670 | ||
| Admitted | 3,422 | 4,129 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.7% | 72.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.9% | 31.3% | ||
| 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 | 950/1170 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
IWU | Purdue Northwest | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IWU | Purdue Northwest | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,300 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,104 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $249 | N/A |
Diversity |
IWU | Purdue Northwest | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | - | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 0% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
IWU | Purdue Northwest | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 39% | 13% | ||
Campus |
IWU | Purdue Northwest | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Purdue University Northwest is larger than than IWU based on total student enrollment (8,911 students vs. 2,603 students)
IWU vs. Purdue Northwest Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IWU or Purdue Northwest?
- Indiana Wesleyan University is 302.6% more expensive to attend than Purdue Northwest for in-state tuition ($29,684.00 vs. $7,373.00)
- Out of state tuition is 106.7% higher at IWU than Purdue University Northwest ($29,684.00 vs. $14,364.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Purdue University Northwest than IWU ($9,162 vs. $21,755)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Purdue University Northwest are 22.3% lower than costs at Indiana Wesleyan University ($8,215 vs. $10,050)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Indiana Wesleyan University than Purdue University Northwest (100% vs. 75%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Indiana Wesleyan University students is 185.6% larger than aid received Purdue University Northwest ($20,194 vs. $7,070)
IWU vs. Purdue Northwest Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IWU or Purdue Northwest? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Purdue Northwest or IWU .
- Accepted freshman IWU students have a 0.42 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at Purdue Northwest (3.19)
- IWU has a higher acceptance rate (86.7%) than Purdue Northwest (72.8%)
IWU vs. Purdue Northwest Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IWU or Purdue Northwest? 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 Northwest and IWU.
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/