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Taylor University IU Olivet Nazarene University Capital University Grace College and Theological Seminary IUPUI Purdue Anderson University EC Valpo University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg Bellarmine University| Indiana Wesleyan University | Seton Hill University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
IWU | Seton Hill University | ||
| Location | Marion, IN | Greensburg, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,603 | 1,988 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #299 | #653 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Wesleyan | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | indwes.edu | setonhill.edu | ||
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Costs |
IWU | Seton Hill University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,684 | $39,674 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,684 | $39,674 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,050 | $13,350 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,755 | $24,576 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,194 | $28,325 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
IWU | Seton Hill University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,946 | 2,668 | ||
| Admitted | 3,422 | 2,090 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.7% | 78.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.9% | 18.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.74 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/27 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1000/1190 | 1040/1240 | ||
| 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 15, 2025 |
Academics |
IWU | Seton Hill University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IWU | Seton Hill University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,300 | $41,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,104 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $249 | $279 |
Diversity |
IWU | Seton Hill University | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
IWU | Seton Hill University | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | 71% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 39% | 25% | ||
Campus |
IWU | Seton Hill University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Indiana Wesleyan University is larger than than Seton Hill University based on total student enrollment (2,603 students vs. 1,988 students)
IWU vs. Seton Hill University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IWU or Seton Hill University?
- Seton Hill University is 33.7% more expensive to attend than IWU for in-state tuition ($39,674.00 vs. $29,684.00)
- Out of state tuition is 33.7% higher at Seton Hill University than Indiana Wesleyan University ($39,674.00 vs. $29,684.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana Wesleyan University than Seton Hill University ($21,755 vs. $24,576)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Indiana Wesleyan University are 32.8% lower than costs at Seton Hill University ($10,050 vs. $13,350)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Indiana Wesleyan University as Seton Hill University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Seton Hill University students is 40.3% larger than aid received Indiana Wesleyan University ($28,325 vs. $20,194)
IWU vs. Seton Hill University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IWU or Seton Hill University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Seton Hill University or IWU .
- Accepted freshman Seton Hill University students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at IWU (3.61)
- IWU has a higher acceptance rate (86.7%) than Seton Hill University (78.3%)
IWU vs. Seton Hill University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IWU or Seton Hill 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 Seton Hill University and IWU.
- The graduation rate at IWU is higher than Seton Hill University (70% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Indiana Wesleyan University earn on average $13,300 more per year than Seton Hill University graduates after ten years. ($54,300 vs. $41,000)
- Indiana Wesleyan University students graduate with a $2,896 lower median federal student loan debt than Seton Hill University graduates. ($24,104 vs. $27,000)
- IWU graduates are paying $30 less per month on federal student loans than Seton Hill University graduates. ($249 vs. $279)
- More Seton Hill University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former IWU students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/