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Overview |
IWU | UT Martin | ||
| Location | Marion, IN | Martin, TN | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,207 | 6,941 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #236 | #811 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Wesleyan | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | indwes.edu | utm.edu | ||
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Costs |
IWU | UT Martin | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,168 | $8,546 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,168 | $14,586 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,554 | $7,280 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,364 | $11,151 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,595 | $10,326 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
IWU | UT Martin | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,035 | 5,199 | ||
| Admitted | 2,495 | 4,540 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.2% | 87.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20% | 24.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/28 | 19/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1180 | 1000/1210 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
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Academics |
IWU | UT Martin | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IWU | UT Martin | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,300 | $39,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,104 | $23,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $249 | $242 |
Diversity |
IWU | UT Martin | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 4% | 7% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
IWU | UT Martin | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 39% | 10% | ||
Campus |
IWU | UT Martin | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- The University of Tennessee Martin is larger than than IWU based on total student enrollment (6,941 students vs. 2,207 students)
IWU vs. UT Martin Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IWU or UT Martin?
- Indiana Wesleyan University is 264.7% more expensive to attend than UT Martin for in-state tuition ($31,168.00 vs. $8,546.00)
- Out of state tuition is 113.7% higher at IWU than The University of Tennessee Martin ($31,168.00 vs. $14,586.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The University of Tennessee Martin than IWU ($11,151 vs. $23,364)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The University of Tennessee Martin are 45% lower than costs at Indiana Wesleyan University ($7,280 vs. $10,554)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Indiana Wesleyan University than The University of Tennessee Martin (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Indiana Wesleyan University students is 89.8% larger than aid received The University of Tennessee Martin ($19,595 vs. $10,326)
IWU vs. UT Martin Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IWU or UT Martin? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UT Martin or IWU .
- The average SAT score at Indiana Wesleyan University (1086) is 36 points higher than at UT Martin (1050)
- Incoming IWU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at UT Martin (23)
- Accepted freshman IWU students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at UT Martin (3.6)
- UT Martin has a higher acceptance rate (87.3%) than IWU (82.2%)
IWU vs. UT Martin Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IWU or UT Martin? 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 UT Martin and IWU.
- The graduation rate at IWU is higher than The University of Tennessee Martin (70% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from Indiana Wesleyan University earn on average $15,200 more per year than UT Martin graduates after ten years. ($54,300 vs. $39,100)
- The University of Tennessee Martin students graduate with a $604 lower median federal student loan debt than IWU graduates. ($23,500 vs. $24,104)
- UT Martin graduates are paying $7 less per month on federal student loans than IWU graduates. ($242 vs. $249)
- More IWU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UT Martin students, three years after graduation. (55% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/