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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 | Wheeling University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
IWU | Wheeling University | ||
| Location | Marion, IN | Wheeling, WV | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,207 | 748 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #236 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Wesleyan | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | indwes.edu | wju.edu | ||
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Costs |
IWU | Wheeling University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,168 | $29,090 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,168 | $29,090 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,554 | $12,420 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,364 | $19,164 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,595 | $22,319 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 79% |
Admission |
IWU | Wheeling University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,035 | 2,103 | ||
| Admitted | 2,495 | 1,581 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.2% | 75.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20% | 10.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.33 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/28 | 17/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1180 | 950/1180 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
IWU | Wheeling University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IWU | Wheeling University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,300 | $48,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,104 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $249 | $279 |
Diversity |
IWU | Wheeling University | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 11% | ||
| % Women | 4% | 10% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 6% |
Students |
IWU | Wheeling University | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | 12% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 39% | 68% | ||
Campus |
IWU | Wheeling University | ||
| 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 Wheeling University based on total student enrollment (2,207 students vs. 748 students)
IWU vs. Wheeling University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IWU or Wheeling University?
- Indiana Wesleyan University is 7.1% more expensive to attend than Wheeling University for in-state tuition ($31,168.00 vs. $29,090.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.1% higher at IWU than Wheeling University ($31,168.00 vs. $29,090.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wheeling University than IWU ($19,164 vs. $23,364)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Indiana Wesleyan University are 17.7% lower than costs at Wheeling University ($10,554 vs. $12,420)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Indiana Wesleyan University than Wheeling University (100% vs. 79%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wheeling University students is 13.9% larger than aid received Indiana Wesleyan University ($22,319 vs. $19,595)
IWU vs. Wheeling University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IWU or Wheeling University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wheeling University or IWU .
- The average SAT score at Indiana Wesleyan University (1086) is 54 points higher than at Wheeling University (1032)
- Incoming IWU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Wheeling University (23)
- Accepted freshman IWU students have a 0.28 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at Wheeling University (3.33)
- IWU has a higher acceptance rate (82.2%) than Wheeling University (75.2%)
IWU vs. Wheeling University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IWU or Wheeling 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 Wheeling University and IWU.
- The graduation rate at IWU is higher than Wheeling University (70% vs. 62%)
- Graduates from Indiana Wesleyan University earn on average $6,200 more per year than Wheeling University graduates after ten years. ($54,300 vs. $48,100)
- Indiana Wesleyan University students graduate with a $2,896 lower median federal student loan debt than Wheeling University graduates. ($24,104 vs. $27,000)
- IWU graduates are paying $30 less per month on federal student loans than Wheeling University graduates. ($249 vs. $279)
- More Wheeling University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former IWU students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/