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IUPUI Hanover College Franklin College of Indiana IU IWU Madonna University Bethel College-Mishawaka| Marian University | Iowa Wesleyan College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Marian | Iowa Wesleyan College | ||
| Location | Indianapolis, IN | Mount Pleasant, IA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,701 | 871 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | marian.edu | iwc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Marian | Iowa Wesleyan College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,600 | $33,550 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,600 | $33,550 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,000 | $11,340 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,554 | $20,074 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,904 | $26,670 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 92% |
Admission |
Marian | Iowa Wesleyan College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,997 | 2,975 | ||
| Admitted | 1,874 | 2,404 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.8% | 80.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.8% | 8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 3.02 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/22 | |||
| SAT Range | 830/1010 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 | Aug 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Marian | Iowa Wesleyan College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Marian | Iowa Wesleyan College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 25% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,800 | $36,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
Marian | Iowa Wesleyan College | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 56% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 44% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 52% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 24% |
Students |
Marian | Iowa Wesleyan College | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 25% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 60% | ||
Campus |
Marian | Iowa Wesleyan College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Marian University is larger than than Iowa Wesleyan College based on total student enrollment (3,701 students vs. 871 students)
Marian vs. Iowa Wesleyan College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Marian or Iowa Wesleyan College?
- Marian University is 12.1% more expensive to attend than Iowa Wesleyan College for in-state tuition ($37,600.00 vs. $33,550.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12.1% higher at Marian than Iowa Wesleyan College ($37,600.00 vs. $33,550.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Iowa Wesleyan College than Marian ($20,074 vs. $22,554)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Iowa Wesleyan College are 5.8% lower than costs at Marian University ($11,340 vs. $12,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Marian University than Iowa Wesleyan College (100% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Marian University students is 8.4% larger than aid received Iowa Wesleyan College ($28,904 vs. $26,670)
Marian vs. Iowa Wesleyan College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Marian or Iowa Wesleyan College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Iowa Wesleyan College or Marian .
- The average SAT score at Marian University (1026) is 77 points higher than at Iowa Wesleyan College (949)
- Incoming Marian students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Iowa Wesleyan College (20)
- Accepted freshman Marian students have a 0.54 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at Iowa Wesleyan College (3.02)
- Marian has a higher acceptance rate (93.8%) than Iowa Wesleyan College (80.8%)
Marian vs. Iowa Wesleyan College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Marian or Iowa Wesleyan 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 Iowa Wesleyan College and Marian.
- The graduation rate at Marian is higher than Iowa Wesleyan College (58% vs. 25%)
- Graduates from Marian University earn on average $7,900 more per year than Iowa Wesleyan College graduates after ten years. ($44,800 vs. $36,900)
- Iowa Wesleyan College students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Marian graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Iowa Wesleyan College graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Marian graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Marian graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Iowa Wesleyan College students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/