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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 | Southwestern Adventist University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
IWU | Southwestern Adventist University | ||
| Location | Marion, IN | Keene, TX | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,603 | 793 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #299 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Wesleyan | Seventh Day Adventists | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | indwes.edu | swau.edu | ||
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Costs |
IWU | Southwestern Adventist University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,684 | $23,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,684 | $23,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,050 | $8,600 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,755 | $20,028 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,194 | $13,959 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
IWU | Southwestern Adventist University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,946 | 1,438 | ||
| Admitted | 3,422 | 771 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.7% | 53.6%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.9% | 16.9%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/27 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1000/1190 | 900/1180 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
IWU | Southwestern Adventist University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IWU | Southwestern Adventist University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,300 | $42,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,104 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $249 | $268 |
Diversity |
IWU | Southwestern Adventist University | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 21% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 41% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 14% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
IWU | Southwestern Adventist University | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 39% | 13% | ||
Campus |
IWU | Southwestern Adventist University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Indiana Wesleyan University is larger than than Southwestern Adventist University based on total student enrollment (2,603 students vs. 793 students)
IWU vs. Southwestern Adventist University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IWU or Southwestern Adventist University?
- Indiana Wesleyan University is 26.9% more expensive to attend than Southwestern Adventist University for in-state tuition ($29,684.00 vs. $23,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 26.9% higher at IWU than Southwestern Adventist University ($29,684.00 vs. $23,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southwestern Adventist University than IWU ($20,028 vs. $21,755)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southwestern Adventist University are 16.9% lower than costs at Indiana Wesleyan University ($8,600 vs. $10,050)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Indiana Wesleyan University than Southwestern Adventist University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Indiana Wesleyan University students is 44.7% larger than aid received Southwestern Adventist University ($20,194 vs. $13,959)
IWU vs. Southwestern Adventist University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IWU or Southwestern Adventist University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Southwestern Adventist University or IWU .
- The average SAT score at Indiana Wesleyan University (1086) is 182 points higher than at Southwestern Adventist University (904)
- Incoming IWU students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Southwestern Adventist University (20)
- Accepted freshman IWU students have a 0.31 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at Southwestern Adventist University (3.3)
- IWU has a higher acceptance rate (86.7%) than Southwestern Adventist University (53.6%)
IWU vs. Southwestern Adventist University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IWU or Southwestern Adventist 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 Southwestern Adventist University and IWU.
- The graduation rate at IWU is higher than Southwestern Adventist University (70% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Indiana Wesleyan University earn on average $11,700 more per year than Southwestern Adventist University graduates after ten years. ($54,300 vs. $42,600)
- Indiana Wesleyan University students graduate with a $1,896 lower median federal student loan debt than Southwestern Adventist University graduates. ($24,104 vs. $26,000)
- IWU graduates are paying $19 less per month on federal student loans than Southwestern Adventist University graduates. ($249 vs. $268)
- More IWU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Southwestern Adventist University students, three years after graduation. (55% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/