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Overview |
Purdue North Central | Iowa Wesleyan College | ||
| Location | Westville, IN | Mount Pleasant, IA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 6,092 | 871 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pnc.edu | iwc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Purdue North Central | Iowa Wesleyan College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,746 | $33,550 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,164 | $33,550 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,380 | $11,340 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $7,832 | $20,074 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,168 | $26,670 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 51% | 92% |
Admission |
Purdue North Central | Iowa Wesleyan College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,975 | 2,975 | ||
| Admitted | 1,485 | 2,404 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 49.9% | 80.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 27.6% | 8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.19 | 3.02 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/23 | 16/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 950/1130 | 830/1010 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Purdue North Central | Iowa Wesleyan College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 0:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Purdue North Central | Iowa Wesleyan College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 17% | 25% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,900 | $36,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 48% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,836 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $256 | $258 |
Diversity |
Purdue North Central | Iowa Wesleyan College | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 56% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 44% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 52% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 24% |
Students |
Purdue North Central | Iowa Wesleyan College | ||
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| % In-State | - | 25% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 60% | ||
Campus |
Purdue North Central | Iowa Wesleyan College | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Purdue University North Central Campus is larger than than Iowa Wesleyan College based on total student enrollment (6,092 students vs. 871 students)
Purdue North Central vs. Iowa Wesleyan College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Purdue North Central or Iowa Wesleyan College?
- Iowa Wesleyan College is 397.3% more expensive to attend than Purdue North Central for in-state tuition ($33,550.00 vs. $6,746.00)
- Out of state tuition is 107.6% higher at Iowa Wesleyan College than Purdue University North Central Campus ($33,550.00 vs. $16,164.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Purdue University North Central Campus than Iowa Wesleyan College ($7,832 vs. $20,074)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Purdue University North Central Campus are 53.7% lower than costs at Iowa Wesleyan College ($7,380 vs. $11,340)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Iowa Wesleyan College than Purdue University North Central Campus (92% vs. 51%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Iowa Wesleyan College students is 272.1% larger than aid received Purdue University North Central Campus ($26,670 vs. $7,168)
Purdue North Central vs. Iowa Wesleyan College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Purdue North Central 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 Purdue North Central .
- The average SAT score at Iowa Wesleyan College (949) is 6 points higher than at Purdue North Central (943)
- Incoming Purdue North Central students have at the same average ACT score (20) as students at Iowa Wesleyan College (20)
- Accepted freshman Purdue North Central students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.19) than students at Iowa Wesleyan College (3.02)
- Iowa Wesleyan College has a higher acceptance rate (80.8%) than Purdue North Central (49.9%)
Purdue North Central vs. Iowa Wesleyan College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Purdue North Central 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 Purdue North Central.
- The graduation rate at Iowa Wesleyan College is higher than Purdue University North Central Campus (25% vs. 17%)
- Graduates from Purdue University North Central Campus earn on average $5,000 more per year than Iowa Wesleyan College graduates after ten years. ($41,900 vs. $36,900)
- Purdue University North Central Campus students graduate with a $164 lower median federal student loan debt than Iowa Wesleyan College graduates. ($24,836 vs. $25,000)
- Purdue North Central graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than Iowa Wesleyan College graduates. ($256 vs. $258)
- More Iowa Wesleyan College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Purdue North Central students, three years after graduation. (55% vs. 48%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/