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Overview |
IWU | Tusculum College | ||
| Location | Marion, IN | Greeneville, TN | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,207 | 1,200 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #236 | #993 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Wesleyan | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | indwes.edu | tusculum.edu | ||
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Costs |
IWU | Tusculum College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,168 | $27,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,168 | $27,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,554 | $10,750 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,364 | $22,961 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,595 | $20,374 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
IWU | Tusculum College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,035 | 758 | ||
| Admitted | 2,495 | 458 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.2% | 60.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20% | 47.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.18 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/28 | 17/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1180 | 910/1110 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
IWU | Tusculum College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IWU | Tusculum College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,300 | $41,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 52% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,104 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $249 | $279 |
Diversity |
IWU | Tusculum College | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 4% | 7% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 5% |
Students |
IWU | Tusculum College | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | 45% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 39% | 44% | ||
Campus |
IWU | Tusculum College | ||
| 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 Tusculum College based on total student enrollment (2,207 students vs. 1,200 students)
IWU vs. Tusculum College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IWU or Tusculum College?
- Indiana Wesleyan University is 13.3% more expensive to attend than Tusculum College for in-state tuition ($31,168.00 vs. $27,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 13.3% higher at IWU than Tusculum College ($31,168.00 vs. $27,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Tusculum College than IWU ($22,961 vs. $23,364)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Indiana Wesleyan University are 1.9% lower than costs at Tusculum College ($10,554 vs. $10,750)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Indiana Wesleyan University as Tusculum College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Tusculum College students is 4% larger than aid received Indiana Wesleyan University ($20,374 vs. $19,595)
IWU vs. Tusculum College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IWU or Tusculum College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Tusculum College or IWU .
- The average SAT score at Indiana Wesleyan University (1086) is 126 points higher than at Tusculum College (960)
- Incoming IWU students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Tusculum College (21)
- Accepted freshman IWU students have a 0.43 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at Tusculum College (3.18)
- IWU has a higher acceptance rate (82.2%) than Tusculum College (60.4%)
IWU vs. Tusculum College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IWU or Tusculum 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 Tusculum College and IWU.
- The graduation rate at IWU is higher than Tusculum College (70% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Indiana Wesleyan University earn on average $12,400 more per year than Tusculum College graduates after ten years. ($54,300 vs. $41,900)
- Indiana Wesleyan University students graduate with a $2,896 lower median federal student loan debt than Tusculum College graduates. ($24,104 vs. $27,000)
- IWU graduates are paying $30 less per month on federal student loans than Tusculum College graduates. ($249 vs. $279)
- More IWU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Tusculum College students, three years after graduation. (55% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/