IWU vs. The University of Findlay

Comparable Facts

Compare Indiana Wesleyan University Marion in Marion, IN with The University of Findlay in Findlay, OH on tuition, admissions, graduation, earnings, and student body data using the table above.

The University of Findlay is larger than IWU based on total student enrollment (5,016 students vs. 2,204 students)

Location, institution type, and student-faculty ratio

• Indiana Wesleyan University Marion is located in Marion, IN (Distant Town setting); The University of Findlay is in Findlay, OH (Distant Town setting).
• Indiana Wesleyan University Marion is a private, non-profit 4-year institution. The University of Findlay is a private, non-profit 4-year institution.
• Student-to-faculty ratio: Indiana Wesleyan University Marion 12:1; The University of Findlay 12:1.

IWU vs. The University of Findlay Cost Comparison

Which college is more expensive, IWU or The University of Findlay? Published tuition is the sticker price; many students pay less after aid (see average net price below).

• The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana Wesleyan University Marion than The University of Findlay ($23,402 vs. $27,297).
• Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Indiana Wesleyan University Marion are 3% lower than at The University of Findlay ($10,868 vs. $11,200).
• The University of Findlay is 27.2% more expensive for in-state tuition than IWU (about $8,812 more per year; $41,164.00 vs. $32,352.00).
• Out-of-state tuition is 27.2% higher at The University of Findlay than at Indiana Wesleyan University Marion (about $8,812 more per year; $41,164.00 vs. $32,352.00).
• The same share of students receive grant aid at Indiana Wesleyan University Marion as at The University of Findlay (100% vs. 100%).
• The average total grant financial aid received by The University of Findlay students is 27.5% larger than aid received by Indiana Wesleyan University Marion students ($27,292 vs. $21,405).

IWU vs. The University of Findlay Admissions comparison

Which college is harder to get into, IWU or The University of Findlay? Typical SAT and ACT scores (same estimates as in the table above), middle 50% test ranges where reported, test score submission policy, deadlines, and acceptance rates summarize admission difficulty between The University of Findlay and IWU.

• The typical SAT score (median estimate) at The University of Findlay (1110) is 40 points higher than at IWU (1070).
• Incoming IWU students have a 1 point higher typical ACT composite (median estimate) (23 vs. 22 at The University of Findlay).
• Reported middle 50% SAT composite range (25th-75th percentile) for admitted students: Indiana Wesleyan University Marion 960/1180; The University of Findlay 1010/1213.
• Reported middle 50% ACT composite range (25th-75th percentile) for admitted students: Indiana Wesleyan University Marion 19/28; The University of Findlay 19/26.
• Submitting SAT or ACT scores: IWU - Test optional; The University of Findlay - Test-free.
• Accepted freshman The University of Findlay students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at IWU (3.61).
• IWU has a higher acceptance rate (88.9%) than The University of Findlay (83.4%).
• The share of admitted students who enrolled (yield) is 17% at IWU vs. 17% at The University of Findlay.

IWU vs. The University of Findlay Graduation Outcomes Comparison

How do outcomes compare for IWU and The University of Findlay? Graduation rate, earnings, and student loan debt are common indicators. The bullets below summarize the same federal outcomes fields as the comparison table (College Scorecard / IPEDS where applicable).

• Indiana Wesleyan University Marion's six-year graduation rate (70%) is higher than The University of Findlay's (55%).
• Graduates from Indiana Wesleyan University Marion earn a median of about $7,800 more per year than The University of Findlay graduates about ten years after starting college ($54,300 vs. $46,500), per the same Scorecard earnings definition.
• Among federal student loan borrowers, Indiana Wesleyan University Marion graduates have a $896 lower median loan debt than The University of Findlay graduates ($24,104 vs. $25,000).
• Among borrowers, IWU graduates have an estimated $9 lower median monthly federal student loan payment than The University of Findlay graduates ($249 vs. $258).
• More The University of Findlay graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former IWU students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 55%)

Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/. Values reflect the most recent year available in our dataset.