- Both Bethel University and Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion (IWU) are private.
- Both schools are located in Indiana.
- Bethel University has more expensive tuition of $33,320 than IWU ($31,168).
- IWU has tighter acceptance rate of 72.02% than Bethel University (89.77%).
- IWU has higher SAT scores of 1,090 than Bethel University (850).
- IWU is larger with 2,603 students than Bethel University (1,292 students).
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| #18 in Indiana | Rankings | #10 in Indiana |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| Mishawaka, IN | Location | Marion, IN |
| Known as | IWU | |
| Associate Bachelor's Master's | Offered Degrees | 1 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate |
| Master's College and University (smaller programs) | Carnegie Classification | Master's College and University (smaller programs) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $33,320 | Undergraduate | $31,168 |
| $9,310 | Graduate | $11,970 |
| $21,871 | Financial Aid | $20,043 |
| Admission | ||
| Application Fee | ||
| 89.77% | Acceptance Rate | 72.02% |
| 24.37% | Yield | 28.79% |
| 850 SAT | Test Scores | 1,090 SAT, 24 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 1,292 | Total Students | 2,603 |
| 1,181 | Undergraduate | 2,236 |
| 111 | Graduate | 367 |
| 247 | Online Enrollment | 306 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 56% | Graduation Rate | 66% |
| 29% | Transfer-out Rate | |
| 71% | Retention Rate | 78% |
| $42,800 | Average Earning after Graduation | $56,200 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Course (may not Degree Program) Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate |
| ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 730) $4,760 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,500) $5,092 average annual costs |
| ✔ (20 meals per week) $5,290 average annual costs | Meal Plan | ✔ (21 meals per week) $4,958 average annual costs |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 12 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 13 to 1 |
| 61 Full-time 120 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 283 Full-time 984 Part-time |
| 195 Full-time 159 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 1,076 Full-time 1,051 Part-time |
| $52,514 for Faculties $44,812 Part-time | Average Salary | $69,398 for Faculties $48,837 Part-time |