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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 | Union College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
IWU | Union College | ||
| Location | Marion, IN | Barbourville, KY | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,207 | 1,129 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #236 | #980 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Wesleyan | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | indwes.edu | unionky.edu | ||
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Costs |
IWU | Union College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,168 | $28,737 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,168 | $28,737 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,554 | $8,261 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,364 | $19,223 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,595 | $24,684 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
IWU | Union College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,035 | 834 | ||
| Admitted | 2,495 | 459 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.2% | 55% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20% | 43.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.15 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/28 | 14/21 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1180 | 920/1105 | ||
| 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 | Union College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IWU | Union College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 32% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,300 | $34,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 42% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,104 | $24,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $249 | $248 |
Diversity |
IWU | Union College | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 21% | ||
| % Women | 4% | 14% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 0% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
IWU | Union College | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 39% | 28% | ||
Campus |
IWU | Union 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 Union College based on total student enrollment (2,207 students vs. 1,129 students)
IWU vs. Union College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IWU or Union College?
- Indiana Wesleyan University is 8.5% more expensive to attend than Union College for in-state tuition ($31,168.00 vs. $28,737.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8.5% higher at IWU than Union College ($31,168.00 vs. $28,737.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Union College than IWU ($19,223 vs. $23,364)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Union College are 27.8% lower than costs at Indiana Wesleyan University ($8,261 vs. $10,554)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Indiana Wesleyan University than Union College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Union College students is 26% larger than aid received Indiana Wesleyan University ($24,684 vs. $19,595)
IWU vs. Union College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IWU or Union College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Union College or IWU .
- The average SAT score at Indiana Wesleyan University (1086) is 116 points higher than at Union College (970)
- Incoming IWU students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Union College (21)
- Accepted freshman IWU students have a 0.46 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at Union College (3.15)
- IWU has a higher acceptance rate (82.2%) than Union College (55%)
IWU vs. Union College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IWU or Union 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 Union College and IWU.
- The graduation rate at IWU is higher than Union College (70% vs. 32%)
- Graduates from Indiana Wesleyan University earn on average $19,500 more per year than Union College graduates after ten years. ($54,300 vs. $34,800)
- Union College students graduate with a $104 lower median federal student loan debt than IWU graduates. ($24,000 vs. $24,104)
- Union College graduates are paying $1 less per month on federal student loans than IWU graduates. ($248 vs. $249)
- More IWU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Union College students, three years after graduation. (55% vs. 42%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/