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Overview |
IWU | Westminster College | ||
| Location | Marion, IN | New Wilmington, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 2,603 | 1,211 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #299 | #489 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Wesleyan | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | indwes.edu | westminster.edu | ||
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Costs |
IWU | Westminster College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,684 | $38,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,684 | $38,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,050 | $11,900 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,755 | $22,645 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,194 | $30,252 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
IWU | Westminster College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,946 | 2,225 | ||
| Admitted | 3,422 | 1,675 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.7% | 75.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.9% | 17.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.57 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/27 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1000/1190 | 1040/1258 | ||
| 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 | Westminster College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IWU | Westminster College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,300 | $45,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,104 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $249 | $279 |
Diversity |
IWU | Westminster College | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 15% |
Students |
IWU | Westminster College | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | 70% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 39% | 29% | ||
Campus |
IWU | Westminster 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 Westminster College based on total student enrollment (2,603 students vs. 1,211 students)
IWU vs. Westminster College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IWU or Westminster College?
- Westminster College is 28% more expensive to attend than IWU for in-state tuition ($38,000.00 vs. $29,684.00)
- Out of state tuition is 28% higher at Westminster College than Indiana Wesleyan University ($38,000.00 vs. $29,684.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana Wesleyan University than Westminster College ($21,755 vs. $22,645)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Indiana Wesleyan University are 18.4% lower than costs at Westminster College ($10,050 vs. $11,900)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Indiana Wesleyan University as Westminster College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Westminster College students is 49.8% larger than aid received Indiana Wesleyan University ($30,252 vs. $20,194)
IWU vs. Westminster College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IWU or Westminster College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Westminster College or IWU .
- The average SAT score at Indiana Wesleyan University (1086) is 58 points higher than at Westminster College (1028)
- Incoming IWU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Westminster College (23)
- Accepted freshman IWU students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at Westminster College (3.57)
- IWU has a higher acceptance rate (86.7%) than Westminster College (75.3%)
IWU vs. Westminster College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IWU or Westminster 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 Westminster College and IWU.
- The graduation rate at Westminster College is higher than Indiana Wesleyan University (74% vs. 70%)
- Graduates from Indiana Wesleyan University earn on average $8,600 more per year than Westminster College graduates after ten years. ($54,300 vs. $45,700)
- Indiana Wesleyan University students graduate with a $2,896 lower median federal student loan debt than Westminster College graduates. ($24,104 vs. $27,000)
- IWU graduates are paying $30 less per month on federal student loans than Westminster College graduates. ($249 vs. $279)
- More Westminster College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former IWU students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/