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Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte Livingstone College NCAT Shaw University Benedict College University of Charleston Bowie State University North Carolina Central University Shepherds Theological Seminary CAU Lees-McRae College Fort Valley State University| Iowa Wesleyan College | Johnson C Smith University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Iowa Wesleyan College | JCSU | ||
| Location | Mount Pleasant, IA | Charlotte, NC | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 871 | 1,093 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #953 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | iwc.edu | jcsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Iowa Wesleyan College | JCSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,550 | $17,474 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,550 | $17,474 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,340 | $7,100 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,074 | $20,045 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,670 | $12,911 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 93% |
Admission |
Iowa Wesleyan College | JCSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,975 | 2,306 | ||
| Admitted | 2,404 | 583 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.8% | 25.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8% | 45.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.02 | 2.48 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | C+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 16/22 | 13/18 | ||
| SAT Range | 830/1010 | 800/980 | ||
| 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 | JCSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Iowa Wesleyan College | JCSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 25% | 37% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,900 | $30,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 26% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $32,050 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $331 |
Diversity |
Iowa Wesleyan College | JCSU | ||
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| % Men | 56% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 44% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 52% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 79% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 24% | 9% |
Students |
Iowa Wesleyan College | JCSU | ||
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| % In-State | 25% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 60% | 41% | ||
Campus |
Iowa Wesleyan College | JCSU | ||
| 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
- Johnson C Smith University is larger than than Iowa Wesleyan College based on total student enrollment (1,093 students vs. 871 students)
Iowa Wesleyan College vs. JCSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Iowa Wesleyan College or JCSU?
- Iowa Wesleyan College is 92% more expensive to attend than JCSU for in-state tuition ($33,550.00 vs. $17,474.00)
- Out of state tuition is 92% higher at Iowa Wesleyan College than Johnson C Smith University ($33,550.00 vs. $17,474.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Johnson C Smith University than Iowa Wesleyan College ($20,045 vs. $20,074)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Johnson C Smith University are 59.7% lower than costs at Iowa Wesleyan College ($7,100 vs. $11,340)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Johnson C Smith University than Iowa Wesleyan College (93% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Iowa Wesleyan College students is 106.6% larger than aid received Johnson C Smith University ($26,670 vs. $12,911)
Iowa Wesleyan College vs. JCSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Iowa Wesleyan College or JCSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between JCSU or Iowa Wesleyan College .
- The average SAT score at Iowa Wesleyan College (949) is 153 points higher than at JCSU (796)
- Incoming Iowa Wesleyan College students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (20) than students at JCSU (17)
- Accepted freshman Iowa Wesleyan College students have a 0.54 point higher average high school GPA (3.02) than students at JCSU (2.48)
- Iowa Wesleyan College has a higher acceptance rate (80.8%) than JCSU (25.3%)
Iowa Wesleyan College vs. JCSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Iowa Wesleyan College or JCSU? 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 JCSU and Iowa Wesleyan College.
- The graduation rate at JCSU is higher than Iowa Wesleyan College (37% vs. 25%)
- Graduates from Iowa Wesleyan College earn on average $6,600 more per year than JCSU graduates after ten years. ($36,900 vs. $30,300)
- Iowa Wesleyan College students graduate with a $7,050 lower median federal student loan debt than JCSU graduates. ($25,000 vs. $32,050)
- Iowa Wesleyan College graduates are paying $73 less per month on federal student loans than JCSU graduates. ($258 vs. $331)
- More Iowa Wesleyan College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former JCSU students, three years after graduation. (55% vs. 26%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/