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Taylor University IU Olivet Nazarene University Coastal Carolina Shepherd University Capital University Grace College and Theological Seminary IUPUI Purdue Anderson University Valpo Bellarmine University| Indiana Wesleyan University | West Virginia University Institute of Technology | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
IWU | West Virginia University Tech | ||
| Location | Marion, IN | Montgomery, WV | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 2,603 | 1,481 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #299 | #832 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Wesleyan | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | indwes.edu | wvutech.edu | ||
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Costs |
IWU | West Virginia University Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,684 | $7,848 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,684 | $19,584 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,050 | $11,676 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,755 | $9,529 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,194 | $8,830 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
IWU | West Virginia University Tech | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,946 | 830 | ||
| Admitted | 3,422 | 536 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.7% | 64.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.9% | 55.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.51 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/27 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1000/1190 | 900/1130 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
IWU | West Virginia University Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IWU | West Virginia University Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 29% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,300 | $50,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,104 | $24,001 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $249 | $248 |
Diversity |
IWU | West Virginia University Tech | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
IWU | West Virginia University Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 39% | 9% | ||
Campus |
IWU | West Virginia University Tech | ||
| 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 Virginia University Tech based on total student enrollment (2,603 students vs. 1,481 students)
IWU vs. West Virginia University Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IWU or West Virginia University Tech?
- Indiana Wesleyan University is 278.2% more expensive to attend than West Virginia University Tech for in-state tuition ($29,684.00 vs. $7,848.00)
- Out of state tuition is 51.6% higher at IWU than West Virginia University Institute of Technology ($29,684.00 vs. $19,584.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at West Virginia University Institute of Technology than IWU ($9,529 vs. $21,755)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Indiana Wesleyan University are 16.2% lower than costs at West Virginia University Institute of Technology ($10,050 vs. $11,676)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Indiana Wesleyan University than West Virginia University Institute of Technology (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Indiana Wesleyan University students is 128.7% larger than aid received West Virginia University Institute of Technology ($20,194 vs. $8,830)
IWU vs. West Virginia University Tech Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IWU or West Virginia University Tech? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between West Virginia University Tech or IWU .
- The average SAT score at Indiana Wesleyan University (1086) is 104 points higher than at West Virginia University Tech (982)
- Incoming IWU students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at West Virginia University Tech (21)
- Accepted freshman IWU students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at West Virginia University Tech (3.51)
- IWU has a higher acceptance rate (86.7%) than West Virginia University Tech (64.6%)
IWU vs. West Virginia University Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IWU or West Virginia University Tech? 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 Virginia University Tech and IWU.
- The graduation rate at IWU is higher than West Virginia University Institute of Technology (70% vs. 29%)
- Graduates from Indiana Wesleyan University earn on average $3,700 more per year than West Virginia University Tech graduates after ten years. ($54,300 vs. $50,600)
- West Virginia University Institute of Technology students graduate with a $103 lower median federal student loan debt than IWU graduates. ($24,001 vs. $24,104)
- West Virginia University Tech graduates are paying $1 less per month on federal student loans than IWU graduates. ($248 vs. $249)
- More West Virginia University Tech graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former IWU students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/