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Taylor University IU Olivet Nazarene University Capital University Mason Grace College and Theological Seminary IUPUI Purdue Anderson University Valpo Bellarmine University University of Phoenix-Philadelphia Campus| Indiana Wesleyan University | West Liberty University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
IWU | West Liberty University | ||
| Location | Marion, IN | West Liberty, WV | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 2,603 | 2,315 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #299 | #897 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Wesleyan | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | indwes.edu | westliberty.edu | ||
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Costs |
IWU | West Liberty University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,684 | $8,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,684 | $17,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,050 | $10,020 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,755 | $13,788 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,194 | $5,824 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 85% |
Admission |
IWU | West Liberty University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,946 | 1,706 | ||
| Admitted | 3,422 | 1,264 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.7% | 74.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.9% | 34.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/27 | 6/9 | ||
| SAT Range | 1000/1190 | 888/1130 | ||
| 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 | West Liberty University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IWU | West Liberty University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,300 | $37,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,104 | $24,617 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $249 | $254 |
Diversity |
IWU | West Liberty University | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 12% |
Students |
IWU | West Liberty University | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | 61% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 39% | 37% | ||
Campus |
IWU | West Liberty University | ||
| 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 West Liberty University based on total student enrollment (2,603 students vs. 2,315 students)
IWU vs. West Liberty University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IWU or West Liberty University?
- Indiana Wesleyan University is 240.6% more expensive to attend than West Liberty University for in-state tuition ($29,684.00 vs. $8,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 73.6% higher at IWU than West Liberty University ($29,684.00 vs. $17,100.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at West Liberty University than IWU ($13,788 vs. $21,755)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at West Liberty University are 0.3% lower than costs at Indiana Wesleyan University ($10,020 vs. $10,050)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Indiana Wesleyan University than West Liberty University (100% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Indiana Wesleyan University students is 246.7% larger than aid received West Liberty University ($20,194 vs. $5,824)
IWU vs. West Liberty University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IWU or West Liberty University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between West Liberty University or IWU .
- The average SAT score at Indiana Wesleyan University (1086) is 102 points higher than at West Liberty University (984)
- Incoming IWU students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at West Liberty University (21)
- Accepted freshman IWU students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at West Liberty University (3.53)
- IWU has a higher acceptance rate (86.7%) than West Liberty University (74.1%)
IWU vs. West Liberty University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IWU or West Liberty University? 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 West Liberty University and IWU.
- The graduation rate at IWU is higher than West Liberty University (70% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from Indiana Wesleyan University earn on average $16,400 more per year than West Liberty University graduates after ten years. ($54,300 vs. $37,900)
- Indiana Wesleyan University students graduate with a $513 lower median federal student loan debt than West Liberty University graduates. ($24,104 vs. $24,617)
- IWU graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than West Liberty University graduates. ($249 vs. $254)
- More IWU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former West Liberty University students, three years after graduation. (55% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/