IWU-Marion vs Calumet College of Saint Joseph (CCSJ)

Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion and Calumet College of Saint Joseph, two esteemed institutions of higher learning, offer distinct educational experiences. Indiana Wesleyan-Marion boasts a higher acceptance rate, welcoming a broader range of students, while Calumet College of Saint Joseph maintains a more selective admissions process. In terms of academic offerings, Indiana Wesleyan-Marion excels in business and psychology, whereas Calumet College of Saint Joseph shines in nursing and social work. Both institutions foster diverse student bodies, with Calumet College of Saint Joseph having a slightly larger population. While Indiana Wesleyan-Marion boasts a higher graduation rate, Calumet College of Saint Joseph offers a more affordable education. Explore the detailed comparison table to discover which institution aligns best with your academic aspirations and personal preferences.

	Calumet College of Saint Joseph	Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion
Overview
Location	Whiting, Indiana	Marion, Indiana
Campus setting	Suburb: Large	Town: Distant
College type	4 year	4 year
Control/business model	Private (Non Profit)	Private (Non Profit)
Calendar system	Semester	Semester
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate	Undergraduate and Graduate
Students retention rate	46.0%	78.0%
Common app member	Yes	Yes
Religious affiliation	Catholic	Methodism

Admission
Acceptance rate	Open Admission	91.9%
Application fees	$25
SAT range	N/A	990 - 1200
ACT range	N/A	19 - 26
Students submitting SAT score		52.0%
Students submitting ACT score		27.0%
Total number of applicants		3,880
Total number of admissions given out		3,566
Admitted students who chose to enroll		565
Yield rate		15.8%
Test scores (SAT/ACT)		N/A
High school GPA	N/A	Required
Recommendation letters	N/A	Required
High school transcript	N/A	Not required
English proficiency test (e.g. TOEFL)	N/A	Required

Tuition and Fees
Sticker price	$29,920	$40,076
Average net price	$13,353	$22,098
Tuition	$19,900	$28,960
Room & board		Room/dormitory: $4,850 Meal plan: $4,724
Available payment plans	Tuition payment plan	Tuition payment plan

Financial Aid
Students receiving financial aid (Grants & scholarships)	100.0% Average amount $13,925	100.0% Average amount $18,320
Students receiving federal student loan	57.0% Average amount $4,682	62.0% Average amount $5,560
Students taking out private loans	1.0% Average amount $10,000	14.0% Average amount $12,593

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students	523 Men 54.9% Women 45.1%	2,461 Men 36.7% Women 63.3%
Graduate students	115 Men 47.0% Women 53.0%	401 Men 19.5% Women 80.5%
Racial/ethnic diversity	Moderate	Very Low
Out-of-state students	N/A	N/A
International students	0.2%	1.4%
Campus local/setting	Suburb: Large	Town: Distant
Dormitory capacity	46	2,500
First year students are required to live on campus?	No	No
Top 5 states where most U.S. students come from	N/A	N/A

Academics
Popular study areas	Law Enforcement and Firefighting Public Administration and Social Service Business Psychology Multidisciplinary Studies	Health Professions Education Theology Public Administration and Social Service Business
Students to faculty ratio	12:1	12:1
Institutional accreditation	Higher Learning Commission	Higher Learning Commission

Outcome
Graduation rate	24.4%	71.2%
Dropout rate	64.7%	28.4%
Transferred out	10.9%	N/A
Alumni salary by major (Top 10)	Public Administration (Master's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: N/A Year 3: $102,040 Business Administration, Management and Operations (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $28,531 Year 2: N/A Year 3: $45,454 Criminal Justice and Corrections (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $34,917 Year 2: N/A Year 3: N/A	Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $83,132 Year 2: $98,512 Year 3: $97,538 Health and Medical Administrative Services (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $62,056 Year 2: $66,155 Year 3: $77,832 Business Administration, Management and Operations (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $68,657 Year 2: $66,326 Year 3: $69,352 Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $60,518 Year 2: $63,353 Year 3: $64,849 Accounting and Related Services (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $56,938 Year 2: $59,534 Year 3: $64,071 Educational Administration and Supervision (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $51,285 Year 2: $51,273 Year 3: $59,070 Management Information Systems and Services (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $58,341 Year 2: $55,840 Year 3: $58,327 Human Resources Management and Services (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $50,382 Year 2: $54,331 Year 3: $57,674 Business Administration, Management and Operations (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $48,619 Year 2: $52,044 Year 3: $56,351 Accounting and Related Services (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $47,151 Year 2: $50,606 Year 3: $54,745

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