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Overview |
IWU | UVa-Wise | ||
| Location | Marion, IN | Wise, VA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,603 | 1,704 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #299 | #750 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Wesleyan | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | indwes.edu | uvawise.edu | ||
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Costs |
IWU | UVa-Wise | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,684 | $6,040 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,684 | $25,419 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,050 | $11,919 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,755 | $9,923 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,194 | $14,299 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
IWU | UVa-Wise | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,946 | 835 | ||
| Admitted | 3,422 | 631 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.7% | 75.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.9% | 39.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.57 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/27 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1000/1190 | 915/1160 | ||
| 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 | UVa-Wise | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IWU | UVa-Wise | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,300 | $42,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,104 | $20,827 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $249 | $215 |
Diversity |
IWU | UVa-Wise | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 7% |
Students |
IWU | UVa-Wise | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | 76% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 39% | 21% | ||
Campus |
IWU | UVa-Wise | ||
| 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 UVa-Wise based on total student enrollment (2,603 students vs. 1,704 students)
IWU vs. UVa-Wise Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IWU or UVa-Wise?
- Indiana Wesleyan University is 391.5% more expensive to attend than UVa-Wise for in-state tuition ($29,684.00 vs. $6,040.00)
- Out of state tuition is 16.8% higher at IWU than The University of Virginia's College at Wise ($29,684.00 vs. $25,419.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The University of Virginia's College at Wise than IWU ($9,923 vs. $21,755)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Indiana Wesleyan University are 18.6% lower than costs at The University of Virginia's College at Wise ($10,050 vs. $11,919)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Indiana Wesleyan University than The University of Virginia's College at Wise (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Indiana Wesleyan University students is 41.2% larger than aid received The University of Virginia's College at Wise ($20,194 vs. $14,299)
IWU vs. UVa-Wise Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IWU or UVa-Wise? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UVa-Wise or IWU .
- The average SAT score at Indiana Wesleyan University (1086) is 144 points higher than at UVa-Wise (942)
- Incoming IWU students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at UVa-Wise (20)
- Accepted freshman IWU students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at UVa-Wise (3.57)
- IWU has a higher acceptance rate (86.7%) than UVa-Wise (75.6%)
IWU vs. UVa-Wise Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IWU or UVa-Wise? 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 UVa-Wise and IWU.
- The graduation rate at IWU is higher than The University of Virginia's College at Wise (70% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from Indiana Wesleyan University earn on average $12,200 more per year than UVa-Wise graduates after ten years. ($54,300 vs. $42,100)
- The University of Virginia's College at Wise students graduate with a $3,277 lower median federal student loan debt than IWU graduates. ($20,827 vs. $24,104)
- UVa-Wise graduates are paying $34 less per month on federal student loans than IWU graduates. ($215 vs. $249)
- More UVa-Wise graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former IWU students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/