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Overview |
IWU | Ursuline College | ||
| Location | Marion, IN | Pepper Pike, OH | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,603 | 950 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #299 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Wesleyan | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | indwes.edu | ursuline.edu | ||
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Costs |
IWU | Ursuline College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,684 | $36,390 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,684 | $36,390 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,050 | $12,042 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,755 | $14,502 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,194 | $32,059 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
IWU | Ursuline College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,946 | 610 | ||
| Admitted | 3,422 | 519 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.7% | 85.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.9% | 20.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.46 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/27 | 20/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 1000/1190 | 975/1200 | ||
| 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 | Mar 1, 2025 |
Academics |
IWU | Ursuline College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IWU | Ursuline College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 54% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,300 | $46,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,104 | $28,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $249 | $289 |
Diversity |
IWU | Ursuline College | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 91% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 26% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
IWU | Ursuline College | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 39% | 10% | ||
Campus |
IWU | Ursuline 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 Ursuline College based on total student enrollment (2,603 students vs. 950 students)
IWU vs. Ursuline College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IWU or Ursuline College?
- Ursuline College is 22.6% more expensive to attend than IWU for in-state tuition ($36,390.00 vs. $29,684.00)
- Out of state tuition is 22.6% higher at Ursuline College than Indiana Wesleyan University ($36,390.00 vs. $29,684.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ursuline College than IWU ($14,502 vs. $21,755)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Indiana Wesleyan University are 19.8% lower than costs at Ursuline College ($10,050 vs. $12,042)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Indiana Wesleyan University as Ursuline College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ursuline College students is 58.8% larger than aid received Indiana Wesleyan University ($32,059 vs. $20,194)
IWU vs. Ursuline College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IWU or Ursuline College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ursuline College or IWU .
- The average SAT score at Indiana Wesleyan University (1086) is 79 points higher than at Ursuline College (1007)
- Incoming IWU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Ursuline College (22)
- Accepted freshman IWU students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at Ursuline College (3.46)
- IWU has a higher acceptance rate (86.7%) than Ursuline College (85.1%)
IWU vs. Ursuline College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IWU or Ursuline 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 Ursuline College and IWU.
- The graduation rate at IWU is higher than Ursuline College (70% vs. 54%)
- Graduates from Indiana Wesleyan University earn on average $7,400 more per year than Ursuline College graduates after ten years. ($54,300 vs. $46,900)
- Indiana Wesleyan University students graduate with a $3,896 lower median federal student loan debt than Ursuline College graduates. ($24,104 vs. $28,000)
- IWU graduates are paying $40 less per month on federal student loans than Ursuline College graduates. ($249 vs. $289)
- More Ursuline College 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/