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Overview |
Iowa Wesleyan College | Benedict College | ||
| Location | Mount Pleasant, IA | Columbia, SC | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 871 | 1,840 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1022 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | iwc.edu | benedict.edu | ||
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Costs |
Iowa Wesleyan College | Benedict College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,550 | $14,600 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,550 | $14,600 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,340 | $6,600 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,074 | $17,845 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,670 | $12,093 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 95% |
Admission |
Iowa Wesleyan College | Benedict College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,975 | 6,446 | ||
| Admitted | 2,404 | 4,369 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.8% | 67.8%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 8% | 8.7%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.02 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/22 | |||
| SAT Range | 830/1010 | 820/1020 | ||
| 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 15, 2025 | Feb 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Iowa Wesleyan College | Benedict College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Iowa Wesleyan College | Benedict College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 25% | 26% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,900 | $25,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 13% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $42,898 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $443 |
Diversity |
Iowa Wesleyan College | Benedict College | ||
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| % Men | 56% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 44% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 52% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 99% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 24% | 0% |
Students |
Iowa Wesleyan College | Benedict College | ||
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| % In-State | 25% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 60% | 34% | ||
Campus |
Iowa Wesleyan College | Benedict College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Benedict College is larger than than Iowa Wesleyan College based on total student enrollment (1,840 students vs. 871 students)
Iowa Wesleyan College vs. Benedict College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Iowa Wesleyan College or Benedict College?
- Iowa Wesleyan College is 129.8% more expensive to attend than Benedict College for in-state tuition ($33,550.00 vs. $14,600.00)
- Out of state tuition is 129.8% higher at Iowa Wesleyan College than Benedict College ($33,550.00 vs. $14,600.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Benedict College than Iowa Wesleyan College ($17,845 vs. $20,074)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Benedict College are 71.8% lower than costs at Iowa Wesleyan College ($6,600 vs. $11,340)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Benedict College than Iowa Wesleyan College (95% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Iowa Wesleyan College students is 120.5% larger than aid received Benedict College ($26,670 vs. $12,093)
Iowa Wesleyan College vs. Benedict College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Iowa Wesleyan College or Benedict College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Benedict College or Iowa Wesleyan College .
- Iowa Wesleyan College has a higher acceptance rate (80.8%) than Benedict College (67.8%)
Iowa Wesleyan College vs. Benedict College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Iowa Wesleyan College or Benedict 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 Benedict College and Iowa Wesleyan College.
- The graduation rate at Benedict College is higher than Iowa Wesleyan College (26% vs. 25%)
- Graduates from Iowa Wesleyan College earn on average $11,900 more per year than Benedict College graduates after ten years. ($36,900 vs. $25,000)
- Iowa Wesleyan College students graduate with a $17,898 lower median federal student loan debt than Benedict College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $42,898)
- Iowa Wesleyan College graduates are paying $185 less per month on federal student loans than Benedict College graduates. ($258 vs. $443)
- More Iowa Wesleyan College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Benedict College students, three years after graduation. (55% vs. 13%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/