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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 | Salem College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
IWU | Salem College | ||
| Location | Marion, IN | Winston Salem, NC | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,603 | 469 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #299 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Wesleyan | Moravian Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | indwes.edu | salem.edu | ||
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Costs |
IWU | Salem College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,684 | $30,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,684 | $30,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,050 | $12,300 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,755 | $18,354 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,194 | $30,048 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
IWU | Salem College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,946 | 1,159 | ||
| Admitted | 3,422 | 1,014 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.7% | 87.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.9% | 9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/27 | 17/21 | ||
| SAT Range | 1000/1190 | 1053/1200 | ||
| 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 | Salem College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IWU | Salem College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,300 | $35,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,104 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $249 | $279 |
Diversity |
IWU | Salem College | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 97% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 22% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
IWU | Salem College | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 39% | 22% | ||
Campus |
IWU | Salem 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 Salem College based on total student enrollment (2,603 students vs. 469 students)
IWU vs. Salem College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IWU or Salem College?
- Salem College is 2.7% more expensive to attend than IWU for in-state tuition ($30,500.00 vs. $29,684.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.7% higher at Salem College than Indiana Wesleyan University ($30,500.00 vs. $29,684.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Salem College than IWU ($18,354 vs. $21,755)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Indiana Wesleyan University are 22.4% lower than costs at Salem College ($10,050 vs. $12,300)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Indiana Wesleyan University as Salem College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Salem College students is 48.8% larger than aid received Indiana Wesleyan University ($30,048 vs. $20,194)
IWU vs. Salem College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IWU or Salem College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Salem College or IWU .
- The average SAT score at Salem College (1119) is 33 points higher than at IWU (1086)
- Incoming Salem College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at IWU (24)
- Accepted freshman IWU students have a 0.31 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at Salem College (3.3)
- Salem College has a higher acceptance rate (87.5%) than IWU (86.7%)
IWU vs. Salem College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IWU or Salem 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 Salem College and IWU.
- The graduation rate at IWU is higher than Salem College (70% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from Indiana Wesleyan University earn on average $19,300 more per year than Salem College graduates after ten years. ($54,300 vs. $35,000)
- Indiana Wesleyan University students graduate with a $2,896 lower median federal student loan debt than Salem College graduates. ($24,104 vs. $27,000)
- IWU graduates are paying $30 less per month on federal student loans than Salem College graduates. ($249 vs. $279)
- More IWU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Salem College students, three years after graduation. (55% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/