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Overview |
IWU | Saint Martin's University | ||
| Location | Marion, IN | Lacey, WA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,603 | 1,609 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #299 | #683 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Wesleyan | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | indwes.edu | stmartin.edu | ||
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Costs |
IWU | Saint Martin's University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,684 | $41,660 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,684 | $41,660 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,050 | $13,840 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,755 | $21,811 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,194 | $32,697 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
IWU | Saint Martin's University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,946 | 2,095 | ||
| Admitted | 3,422 | 1,991 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.7% | 95% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.9% | 14.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.46 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/27 | 19/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1000/1190 | 925/1180 | ||
| 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 | Jul 31, 2025 |
Academics |
IWU | Saint Martin's University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IWU | Saint Martin's University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,300 | $48,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,104 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $249 | $258 |
Diversity |
IWU | Saint Martin's University | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 54% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 6% | ||
| % International | 0% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
IWU | Saint Martin's University | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 39% | 21% | ||
Campus |
IWU | Saint Martin's University | ||
| 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 Saint Martin's University based on total student enrollment (2,603 students vs. 1,609 students)
IWU vs. Saint Martin's University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IWU or Saint Martin's University?
- Saint Martin's University is 40.3% more expensive to attend than IWU for in-state tuition ($41,660.00 vs. $29,684.00)
- Out of state tuition is 40.3% higher at Saint Martin's University than Indiana Wesleyan University ($41,660.00 vs. $29,684.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana Wesleyan University than Saint Martin's University ($21,755 vs. $21,811)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Indiana Wesleyan University are 37.7% lower than costs at Saint Martin's University ($10,050 vs. $13,840)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Indiana Wesleyan University than Saint Martin's University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Martin's University students is 61.9% larger than aid received Indiana Wesleyan University ($32,697 vs. $20,194)
IWU vs. Saint Martin's University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IWU or Saint Martin's University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Saint Martin's University or IWU .
- The average SAT score at Indiana Wesleyan University (1086) is 39 points higher than at Saint Martin's University (1047)
- Incoming IWU students have at the same average ACT score (24) as students at Saint Martin's University (24)
- Accepted freshman IWU students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at Saint Martin's University (3.46)
- Saint Martin's University has a higher acceptance rate (95%) than IWU (86.7%)
IWU vs. Saint Martin's University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IWU or Saint Martin's 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 Saint Martin's University and IWU.
- The graduation rate at IWU is higher than Saint Martin's University (70% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from Indiana Wesleyan University earn on average $5,800 more per year than Saint Martin's University graduates after ten years. ($54,300 vs. $48,500)
- Indiana Wesleyan University students graduate with a $896 lower median federal student loan debt than Saint Martin's University graduates. ($24,104 vs. $25,000)
- IWU graduates are paying $9 less per month on federal student loans than Saint Martin's University graduates. ($249 vs. $258)
- More Saint Martin's University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former IWU students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/