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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 | Thiel College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
IWU | Thiel College | ||
| Location | Marion, IN | Greenville, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,603 | 907 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #299 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Wesleyan | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | indwes.edu | thiel.edu | ||
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Costs |
IWU | Thiel College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,684 | $33,620 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,684 | $33,620 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,050 | $14,230 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,755 | $22,732 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,194 | $27,563 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
IWU | Thiel College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,946 | 1,878 | ||
| Admitted | 3,422 | 1,546 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.7% | 82.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.9% | 14.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.1 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/27 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1000/1190 | 965/1165 | ||
| 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 | Thiel College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IWU | Thiel College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,300 | $39,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,104 | $27,876 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $249 | $288 |
Diversity |
IWU | Thiel College | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
IWU | Thiel College | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 39% | 33% | ||
Campus |
IWU | Thiel College | ||
| 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 Thiel College based on total student enrollment (2,603 students vs. 907 students)
IWU vs. Thiel College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IWU or Thiel College?
- Thiel College is 13.3% more expensive to attend than IWU for in-state tuition ($33,620.00 vs. $29,684.00)
- Out of state tuition is 13.3% higher at Thiel College than Indiana Wesleyan University ($33,620.00 vs. $29,684.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana Wesleyan University than Thiel College ($21,755 vs. $22,732)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Indiana Wesleyan University are 41.6% lower than costs at Thiel College ($10,050 vs. $14,230)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Indiana Wesleyan University as Thiel College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Thiel College students is 36.5% larger than aid received Indiana Wesleyan University ($27,563 vs. $20,194)
IWU vs. Thiel College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IWU or Thiel College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Thiel College or IWU .
- The average SAT score at Indiana Wesleyan University (1086) is 163 points higher than at Thiel College (923)
- Incoming IWU students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Thiel College (19)
- Accepted freshman IWU students have a 0.51 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at Thiel College (3.1)
- IWU has a higher acceptance rate (86.7%) than Thiel College (82.3%)
IWU vs. Thiel College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IWU or Thiel College? 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 Thiel College and IWU.
- The graduation rate at IWU is higher than Thiel College (70% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from Indiana Wesleyan University earn on average $14,500 more per year than Thiel College graduates after ten years. ($54,300 vs. $39,800)
- Indiana Wesleyan University students graduate with a $3,772 lower median federal student loan debt than Thiel College graduates. ($24,104 vs. $27,876)
- IWU graduates are paying $39 less per month on federal student loans than Thiel College graduates. ($249 vs. $288)
- More Thiel College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former IWU students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/