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Nebraska Methodist College of Nursing & Allied Health Paul Smith's College| Iowa Wesleyan College | Clarkson College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Iowa Wesleyan College | Clarkson College | ||
| Location | Mount Pleasant, IA | Omaha, NE | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 871 | 1,133 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | iwc.edu | clarksoncollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
Iowa Wesleyan College | Clarkson College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,550 | $14,880 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,550 | $14,880 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,340 | $7,284 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,074 | $14,506 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,670 | $9,554 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 77% |
Admission |
Iowa Wesleyan College | Clarkson College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,975 | 66 | ||
| Admitted | 2,404 | 37 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.8% | 56.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8% | 100% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.02 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/22 | |||
| SAT Range | 830/1010 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Iowa Wesleyan College | Clarkson College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Iowa Wesleyan College | Clarkson College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 25% | 56% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,900 | $51,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $258 |
Diversity |
Iowa Wesleyan College | Clarkson College | ||
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| % Men | 56% | 14% | ||
| % Women | 44% | 86% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 24% | 8% |
Students |
Iowa Wesleyan College | Clarkson College | ||
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| % In-State | 25% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 60% | 19% | ||
Campus |
Iowa Wesleyan College | Clarkson College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Clarkson College is larger than than Iowa Wesleyan College based on total student enrollment (1,133 students vs. 871 students)
Iowa Wesleyan College vs. Clarkson College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Iowa Wesleyan College or Clarkson College?
- Iowa Wesleyan College is 125.5% more expensive to attend than Clarkson College for in-state tuition ($33,550.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- Out of state tuition is 125.5% higher at Iowa Wesleyan College than Clarkson College ($33,550.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Clarkson College than Iowa Wesleyan College ($14,506 vs. $20,074)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Clarkson College are 55.7% lower than costs at Iowa Wesleyan College ($7,284 vs. $11,340)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Iowa Wesleyan College than Clarkson College (92% vs. 77%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Iowa Wesleyan College students is 179.2% larger than aid received Clarkson College ($26,670 vs. $9,554)
Iowa Wesleyan College vs. Clarkson College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Iowa Wesleyan College or Clarkson College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Clarkson College or Iowa Wesleyan College .
- The average SAT score at Clarkson College (1050) is 101 points higher than at Iowa Wesleyan College (949)
- Incoming Clarkson College students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Iowa Wesleyan College (20)
- Accepted freshman Clarkson College students have a 0.28 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at Iowa Wesleyan College (3.02)
- Iowa Wesleyan College has a higher acceptance rate (80.8%) than Clarkson College (56.1%)
Iowa Wesleyan College vs. Clarkson College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Iowa Wesleyan College or Clarkson 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 Clarkson College and Iowa Wesleyan College.
- The graduation rate at Clarkson College is higher than Iowa Wesleyan College (56% vs. 25%)
- Graduates from Clarkson College earn on average $14,700 more per year than Iowa Wesleyan College graduates after ten years. ($51,600 vs. $36,900)
- Clarkson College and Iowa Wesleyan College graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($25,000 vs. $25,000)
- Clarkson College and Iowa Wesleyan College graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($258 vs. $258)
- More Clarkson College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Iowa Wesleyan College students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/