- Both Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion (IWU) and Valparaiso University (VU) are private.
- Both schools are located in Indiana.
- VU has more expensive tuition of $46,588 than IWU ($31,168).
- IWU has tighter acceptance rate of 72.02% than VU (84.28%).
- VU has higher SAT scores of 1,240 than IWU (1,090).
- VU is larger with 2,958 students than IWU (2,603 students).
Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion View More Rivals | Valparaiso University View More Rivals | |
| #10 in Indiana | Rankings | #19 in Indiana |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| Marion, IN | Location | Valparaiso, IN |
IWU| Known as | VU | |
| 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 (Professional Practice) |
| Master's College and University (smaller programs) | Carnegie Classification | Doctoral/Research University |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $31,168 | Undergraduate | $46,588 |
| $11,970 | Graduate | $12,764 |
| $20,043 | Financial Aid | $40,463 |
| Admission | ||
| Application Fee | $30 | |
| 72.02% | Acceptance Rate | 84.28% |
| 28.79% | Yield | 12.04% |
| 1,090 SAT, 24 ACT | Test Scores | 1,240 SAT, 28 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 2,603 | Total Students | 2,958 |
| 2,236 | Undergraduate | 2,349 |
| 367 | Graduate | 609 |
| 306 | Online Enrollment | 93 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 66% | Graduation Rate | 69% |
| Transfer-out Rate | ||
| 78% | Retention Rate | 77% |
| $56,200 | Average Earning after Graduation | $54,400 |
| 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 Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,500) $5,092 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,033) $8,116 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 | 11 to 1 |
| 283 Full-time 984 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 242 Full-time 96 Part-time |
| 1,076 Full-time 1,051 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 665 Full-time 132 Part-time |
| $69,398 for Faculties $48,837 Part-time | Average Salary | $66,206 for Faculties $55,427 Part-time |