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Overview |
IWU | Taylor University | ||
| Location | Marion, IN | Upland, IN | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,603 | 2,221 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #299 | #351 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Wesleyan | Interdenominational | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | indwes.edu | taylor.edu | ||
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Costs |
IWU | Taylor University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,684 | $37,176 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,684 | $37,176 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,050 | $11,058 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,755 | $27,366 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,194 | $23,303 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
IWU | Taylor University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,946 | 2,099 | ||
| Admitted | 3,422 | 1,566 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.7% | 74.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.9% | 33.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.87 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/27 | 23/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1000/1190 | 1090/1310 | ||
| 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 | Taylor University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IWU | Taylor University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,300 | $41,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,104 | $24,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $249 | $248 |
Diversity |
IWU | Taylor University | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 86% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 0% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
IWU | Taylor University | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | 46% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 39% | 50% | ||
Campus |
IWU | Taylor 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 Taylor University based on total student enrollment (2,603 students vs. 2,221 students)
IWU vs. Taylor University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IWU or Taylor University?
- Taylor University is 25.2% more expensive to attend than IWU for in-state tuition ($37,176.00 vs. $29,684.00)
- Out of state tuition is 25.2% higher at Taylor University than Indiana Wesleyan University ($37,176.00 vs. $29,684.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana Wesleyan University than Taylor University ($21,755 vs. $27,366)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Indiana Wesleyan University are 10% lower than costs at Taylor University ($10,050 vs. $11,058)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Indiana Wesleyan University than Taylor University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Taylor University students is 15.4% larger than aid received Indiana Wesleyan University ($23,303 vs. $20,194)
IWU vs. Taylor University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IWU or Taylor University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Taylor University or IWU .
- The average SAT score at Taylor University (1191) is 105 points higher than at IWU (1086)
- Incoming Taylor University students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at IWU (24)
- Accepted freshman Taylor University students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.87) than students at IWU (3.61)
- IWU has a higher acceptance rate (86.7%) than Taylor University (74.6%)
IWU vs. Taylor University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IWU or Taylor 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 Taylor University and IWU.
- The graduation rate at Taylor University is higher than Indiana Wesleyan University (80% vs. 70%)
- Graduates from Indiana Wesleyan University earn on average $13,000 more per year than Taylor University graduates after ten years. ($54,300 vs. $41,300)
- Taylor University students graduate with a $104 lower median federal student loan debt than IWU graduates. ($24,000 vs. $24,104)
- Taylor University graduates are paying $1 less per month on federal student loans than IWU graduates. ($248 vs. $249)
- More Taylor University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former IWU students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/