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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 | The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
IWU | SBTS | ||
| Location | Marion, IN | Louisville, Kentucky | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,207 | 4,243 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #236 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Wesleyan | Southern Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | indwes.edu | sbts.edu | ||
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Costs |
IWU | SBTS | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,168 | $12,336 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,168 | $12,336 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,554 | $8,142 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,364 | $19,873 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,595 | $1,588 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 40% |
Admission |
IWU | SBTS | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,035 | 289 | ||
| Admitted | 2,495 | 280 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.2% | 96.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20% | 62.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/28 | 20/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1180 | 1028/1203 | ||
| 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 15, 2026 |
Academics |
IWU | SBTS | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IWU | SBTS | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,300 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,104 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $249 | N/A |
Diversity |
IWU | SBTS | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 65% | ||
| % Women | 4% | 12% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | - | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 0% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
IWU | SBTS | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | 19% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 39% | 78% | ||
Campus |
IWU | SBTS | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary is larger than than IWU based on total student enrollment (4,243 students vs. 2,207 students)
IWU vs. SBTS Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IWU or SBTS?
- Indiana Wesleyan University is 152.7% more expensive to attend than SBTS for in-state tuition ($31,168.00 vs. $12,336.00)
- Out of state tuition is 152.7% higher at IWU than The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary ($31,168.00 vs. $12,336.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary than IWU ($19,873 vs. $23,364)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary are 29.6% lower than costs at Indiana Wesleyan University ($8,142 vs. $10,554)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Indiana Wesleyan University than The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary (100% vs. 40%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Indiana Wesleyan University students is 1,133.9% larger than aid received The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary ($19,595 vs. $1,588)
IWU vs. SBTS Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IWU or SBTS? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SBTS or IWU .
- SBTS has a higher acceptance rate (96.9%) than IWU (82.2%)
IWU vs. SBTS Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IWU or SBTS? 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 SBTS and IWU.
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/