- Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion (IWU) is a private school while Purdue University-Main Campus (PU) is a public school.
- Both schools are located in Indiana.
- IWU has more expensive tuition of $31,168 than PU ($28,794).
- PU has tighter acceptance rate of 57.47% than IWU (72.02%).
- PU has higher SAT scores of 1,330 than IWU (1,090).
- PU is larger with 51,528 students than IWU (2,603 students).
Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion View More Rivals | Purdue University-Main Campus View More Rivals | |
| #10 in Indiana | Rankings | #68 in National Universities #2 in Indiana |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Marion, IN | Location | West Lafayette, IN |
IWU| Known as | PU | |
| 1 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate | Offered Degrees | 1 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate 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 | $9,992 Indiana residents $28,794 out-of-state |
| $11,970 | Graduate | $9,992 Indiana residents $28,794 out-of-state |
| $20,043 | Financial Aid | $9,819 |
| Admission | ||
| Application Fee | $60 undergraduate $60 graduate | |
| 72.02% | Acceptance Rate | 57.47% |
| 28.79% | Yield | 27.25% |
| 1,090 SAT, 24 ACT | Test Scores | 1,330 SAT, 31 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 2,603 | Total Students | 51,528 |
| 2,236 | Undergraduate | 38,593 |
| 367 | Graduate | 12,935 |
| 306 | Online Enrollment | 4,437 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 66% | Graduation Rate | 83% |
| Transfer-out Rate | ||
| 78% | Retention Rate | 90% |
| $56,200 | Average Earning after Graduation | $62,200 |
| 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: 16,056) $4,860 average annual costs |
| ✔ (21 meals per week) $4,958 average annual costs | Meal Plan | ✔ (21 meals per week) $5,398 average annual costs |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 13 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 14 to 1 |
| 283 Full-time 984 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 2,039 Full-time 366 Part-time |
| 1,076 Full-time 1,051 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 9,894 Full-time 1,475 Part-time |
| $69,398 for Faculties $48,837 Part-time | Average Salary | $116,528 for Faculties $63,025 Part-time |