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Overview |
Iowa Wesleyan College | WSC | ||
| Location | Mount Pleasant, IA | Wayne, NE | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 871 | 4,773 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | iwc.edu | wsc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Iowa Wesleyan College | WSC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,550 | $5,700 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,550 | $5,700 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,340 | $8,870 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,074 | $14,271 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,670 | $7,838 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 96% |
Admission |
Iowa Wesleyan College | WSC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,975 | - | ||
| Admitted | 2,404 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.8% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 8% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.02 | 3.36 | ||
| 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) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Iowa Wesleyan College | WSC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 22:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Iowa Wesleyan College | WSC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 25% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,900 | $39,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $20,050 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $207 |
Diversity |
Iowa Wesleyan College | WSC | ||
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| % Men | 56% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 44% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 24% | 3% |
Students |
Iowa Wesleyan College | WSC | ||
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| % In-State | 25% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 60% | 15% | ||
Campus |
Iowa Wesleyan College | WSC | ||
| 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
- Wayne State College is larger than than Iowa Wesleyan College based on total student enrollment (4,773 students vs. 871 students)
Iowa Wesleyan College vs. WSC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Iowa Wesleyan College or WSC?
- Iowa Wesleyan College is 488.6% more expensive to attend than WSC for in-state tuition ($33,550.00 vs. $5,700.00)
- Out of state tuition is 488.6% higher at Iowa Wesleyan College than Wayne State College ($33,550.00 vs. $5,700.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wayne State College than Iowa Wesleyan College ($14,271 vs. $20,074)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wayne State College are 27.8% lower than costs at Iowa Wesleyan College ($8,870 vs. $11,340)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wayne State College than Iowa Wesleyan College (96% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Iowa Wesleyan College students is 240.3% larger than aid received Wayne State College ($26,670 vs. $7,838)
Which college is harder to get into, Iowa Wesleyan College or WSC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WSC or Iowa Wesleyan College .
- Accepted freshman WSC students have a 0.34 point higher average high school GPA (3.36) than students at Iowa Wesleyan College (3.02)
Iowa Wesleyan College vs. WSC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Iowa Wesleyan College or WSC? 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 WSC and Iowa Wesleyan College.
- The graduation rate at WSC is higher than Iowa Wesleyan College (51% vs. 25%)
- Graduates from Wayne State College earn on average $2,500 more per year than Iowa Wesleyan College graduates after ten years. ($39,400 vs. $36,900)
- Wayne State College students graduate with a $4,950 lower median federal student loan debt than Iowa Wesleyan College graduates. ($20,050 vs. $25,000)
- WSC graduates are paying $51 less per month on federal student loans than Iowa Wesleyan College graduates. ($207 vs. $258)
- More WSC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Iowa Wesleyan College students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/