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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 | Thomas More University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
IWU | Thomas More | ||
| Location | Marion, IN | Crestview Hills, KY | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,207 | 1,947 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #236 | #697 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Wesleyan | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | indwes.edu | thomasmore.edu | ||
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Costs |
IWU | Thomas More | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,168 | $38,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,168 | $38,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,554 | $9,530 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,364 | $21,314 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,595 | $25,286 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
IWU | Thomas More | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,035 | 3,030 | ||
| Admitted | 2,495 | 2,940 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.2% | 97% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20% | 13.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.35 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/28 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1180 | 1000/1150 | ||
| 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 | Thomas More | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IWU | Thomas More | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,300 | $54,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,104 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $249 | $279 |
Diversity |
IWU | Thomas More | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 4% | 3% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 10% |
Students |
IWU | Thomas More | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 39% | 41% | ||
Campus |
IWU | Thomas More | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Indiana Wesleyan University is larger than than Thomas More based on total student enrollment (2,207 students vs. 1,947 students)
IWU vs. Thomas More Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IWU or Thomas More?
- Thomas More University is 23.2% more expensive to attend than IWU for in-state tuition ($38,400.00 vs. $31,168.00)
- Out of state tuition is 23.2% higher at Thomas More than Indiana Wesleyan University ($38,400.00 vs. $31,168.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Thomas More University than IWU ($21,314 vs. $23,364)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Thomas More University are 10.7% lower than costs at Indiana Wesleyan University ($9,530 vs. $10,554)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Indiana Wesleyan University as Thomas More University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Thomas More University students is 29% larger than aid received Indiana Wesleyan University ($25,286 vs. $19,595)
IWU vs. Thomas More Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IWU or Thomas More? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Thomas More or IWU .
- The average SAT score at Indiana Wesleyan University (1086) is 70 points higher than at Thomas More (1016)
- Incoming IWU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Thomas More (22)
- Accepted freshman IWU students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at Thomas More (3.35)
- Thomas More has a higher acceptance rate (97%) than IWU (82.2%)
IWU vs. Thomas More Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IWU or Thomas More? 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 Thomas More and IWU.
- The graduation rate at IWU is higher than Thomas More University (70% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from Thomas More University earn on average $200 more per year than IWU graduates after ten years. ($54,500 vs. $54,300)
- Indiana Wesleyan University students graduate with a $2,896 lower median federal student loan debt than Thomas More graduates. ($24,104 vs. $27,000)
- IWU graduates are paying $30 less per month on federal student loans than Thomas More graduates. ($249 vs. $279)
- More Thomas More graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former IWU students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/