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Overview |
Iowa Wesleyan College | ESU | ||
| Location | Mount Pleasant, IA | Emporia, KS | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 871 | 5,324 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | iwc.edu | emporia.edu | ||
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Costs |
Iowa Wesleyan College | ESU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,550 | $5,278 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,550 | $13,195 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,340 | $9,308 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,074 | $14,854 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,670 | $5,345 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 89% |
Admission |
Iowa Wesleyan College | ESU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,975 | 1,846 | ||
| Admitted | 2,404 | 1,766 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.8% | 95.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8% | 30.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.02 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/22 | |||
| SAT Range | 830/1010 | |||
| 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 |
Academics |
Iowa Wesleyan College | ESU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Iowa Wesleyan College | ESU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 25% | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,900 | $39,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $19,419 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $200 |
Diversity |
Iowa Wesleyan College | ESU | ||
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| % Men | 56% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 44% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 7% | ||
| % International | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 24% | 1% |
Students |
Iowa Wesleyan College | ESU | ||
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| % In-State | 25% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 60% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Iowa Wesleyan College | ESU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Emporia State University is larger than than Iowa Wesleyan College based on total student enrollment (5,324 students vs. 871 students)
Iowa Wesleyan College vs. ESU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Iowa Wesleyan College or ESU ?
- Iowa Wesleyan College is 535.7% more expensive to attend than ESU for in-state tuition ($33,550.00 vs. $5,278.00)
- Out of state tuition is 154.3% higher at Iowa Wesleyan College than Emporia State University ($33,550.00 vs. $13,195.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Emporia State University than Iowa Wesleyan College ($14,854 vs. $20,074)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Emporia State University are 21.8% lower than costs at Iowa Wesleyan College ($9,308 vs. $11,340)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Iowa Wesleyan College than Emporia State University (92% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Iowa Wesleyan College students is 399% larger than aid received Emporia State University ($26,670 vs. $5,345)
Iowa Wesleyan College vs. ESU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Iowa Wesleyan College or ESU ? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between ESU or Iowa Wesleyan College .
- The average SAT score at Emporia State University (1030) is 81 points higher than at Iowa Wesleyan College (949)
- Incoming ESU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Iowa Wesleyan College (20)
- Accepted freshman ESU students have a 0.39 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at Iowa Wesleyan College (3.02)
- ESU has a higher acceptance rate (95.7%) than Iowa Wesleyan College (80.8%)
Iowa Wesleyan College vs. ESU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Iowa Wesleyan College or ESU ? 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 ESU and Iowa Wesleyan College.
- The graduation rate at ESU is higher than Iowa Wesleyan College (43% vs. 25%)
- Graduates from Emporia State University earn on average $2,100 more per year than Iowa Wesleyan College graduates after ten years. ($39,000 vs. $36,900)
- Emporia State University students graduate with a $5,581 lower median federal student loan debt than Iowa Wesleyan College graduates. ($19,419 vs. $25,000)
- ESU graduates are paying $58 less per month on federal student loans than Iowa Wesleyan College graduates. ($200 vs. $258)
- More ESU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Iowa Wesleyan College 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/