- Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion (IWU) is a private school while Indiana University-Bloomington (IU) is a public school.
- Both schools are located in Indiana.
- IU has more expensive tuition of $40,482 than IWU ($31,168).
- IWU has tighter acceptance rate of 72.02% than IU (76.01%).
- IU has higher SAT scores of 1,290 than IWU (1,090).
- IU is larger with 47,005 students than IWU (2,603 students).
Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion View More Rivals | Indiana University-Bloomington View More Rivals | |
| #10 in Indiana | Rankings | #128 in National Universities #6 in Indiana |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Marion, IN | Location | Bloomington, IN |
IWU| Known as | IU | |
| 1 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate | Offered Degrees | 1 Year Certificate 2 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Master's College and University (smaller programs) | Carnegie Classification | Research University (very high research activity) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $31,168 | Undergraduate | $11,790 Indiana residents $40,482 out-of-state |
| $11,970 | Graduate | $11,611 Indiana residents $33,410 out-of-state |
| $20,043 | Financial Aid | $11,451 |
| Admission | ||
| Application Fee | $65 undergraduate $70 graduate | |
| 72.02% | Acceptance Rate | 76.01% |
| 28.79% | Yield | 25.10% |
| 1,090 SAT, 24 ACT | Test Scores | 1,290 SAT, 30 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 2,603 | Total Students | 47,005 |
| 2,236 | Undergraduate | 35,660 |
| 367 | Graduate | 11,345 |
| 306 | Online Enrollment | 3,617 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 66% | Graduation Rate | 81% |
| Transfer-out Rate | 10% | |
| 78% | Retention Rate | 90% |
| $56,200 | Average Earning after Graduation | $57,800 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Course (may not Degree Program) Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate |
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,500) $5,092 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 13,467) $7,798 average annual costs |
| ✔ (21 meals per week) $4,958 average annual costs | Meal Plan | Not offered or not Reported |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 13 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 17 to 1 |
| 283 Full-time 984 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 2,081 Full-time 342 Part-time |
| 1,076 Full-time 1,051 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 8,775 Full-time 441 Part-time |
| $69,398 for Faculties $48,837 Part-time | Average Salary | $98,488 for Faculties $62,601 Part-time |