Indiana Wesleyan University-National & Global
Marion, Indiana · Private Nonprofit
ROI Score: 61/100 · Fair Value
Data: 2024-25 College Scorecard release
Indiana Wesleyan University-National & Global scores 61 (Fair Value). Indiana Wesleyan University National and Global (IWU-NG) is the online and accelerated adult degree division of Indiana Wesleyan University, enrolling about 6,656 students. IWU-NG's population skews toward working adults in ministry, healthcare, and business, which is reflected in program mix. Nursing dominates graduate counts (251 reported), and the 48.5% Pell rate signals significant financial need in the student body. The debt picture is concerning: business administration graduates carry $42,138 in median debt - the highest in the program list - against $58,880 in year-one earnings, a ratio of 0.72 that approaches the problematic range. The Christian mission and accelerated-format flexibility attract students who wouldn't otherwise access higher education, which is a genuine social good, but the financial risk profile requires transparency.
How Indiana Wesleyan University-National & Global scores under our methodology
These are the College Scorecard measures that pull this school's CampusROI score down. They describe the published figures, not the quality of the education, and they are our reading of the data. Check them against your own aid offer and intended major.
- 6-year graduation rate34.9% - The national average for four-year schools is 64% (NCES, 2022). Completion is 15% of our score, since a degree that is not finished rarely pays back.
Indiana Wesleyan University-National & Global
Quick Numbers
| In-state tuition + fees | $8,208/yr |
| Out-of-state tuition + fees | $8,208/yr |
| Average net price | $16,898/yr |
| Total 4-year cost (net) | $67,592 |
| Median earnings (10yr post-entry) | $59,986 |
| Average earnings (6yr post-entry) | $47,700 |
| Median debt at graduation | $24,250 |
| Estimated monthly loan payment | $257 |
| Estimated payback period | 8.3 years |
| 6-year graduation rate | 34.9% |
| Undergraduate enrollment | 6,656 |
Data as of 2024-2025. Source: College Scorecard API (U.S. Department of Education).
The Full Financial Picture
The first number you'll see is the sticker price: $8,208/year, which covers tuition and fees only. The net price counts books, supplies, and average living costs on top of tuition and fees, then subtracts grants and scholarships. For the average student here it comes to $16,898/year, or roughly $67,592 over four years. That's the number to plan around.
What you actually pay depends a lot on what your family earns. Families making under $30,000/year pay an average of $16,298/year here, while families earning over $110,000 pay $21,757/year.
Among graduates who borrowed, the median federal loan debt from this school is $24,250, which works out to about $257 a month on the standard 10-year repayment plan. Our debt-to-earnings ratio divides that debt by average earnings six years after entry ($47,700) and comes to 0.51, under 1.0, meaning median debt is less than a full year of those earnings.
Net Price by Family Income
What families actually pay after grants and scholarships, by income bracket.
| Family Income | Avg Net Price/Year |
|---|---|
| $0 - $30,000 | $16,298 |
| $30,001 - $48,000 | $16,713 |
| $48,001 - $75,000 | $17,159 |
| $75,001 - $110,000 | $20,090 |
| $110,001+ | $21,757 |
Cost by Income Bracket Explained
Lower-income families (under $30K)
Low-income students (under $30,000) pay $16,298 net - essentially the same as most other income brackets, reflecting minimal income-based differentiation in IWU-NG's aid structure. At this cost, four-year investment approaches $65,000. For students who complete (35% do), the 8.3-year payback is workable. For the 65% who don't complete, debt accumulates without the degree. Low-income students should enter IWU-NG with a completion plan and ideally employer tuition support.
Middle-income families ($30K-$110K)
The $48,001 - $75,000 band pays $17,159 net, with a four-year commitment approaching $69,000. Middle-income families whose students are already employed in nursing or business fields get the most from IWU-NG's accelerated format. The investment makes sense when the degree is the marginal step in an existing career, less so as an entry-level credential for someone leaving the workforce.
Higher-income families ($110K+)
Households above $110,000 pay $21,757 net. For high-income families, IWU-NG serves a specific purpose: credentialing a working professional who doesn't want to disrupt their career. At this income tier, the debt load (median $24,250 institutional average) is manageable and the credential ROI is primarily measured against a promotion or pay raise, not a first job.
Earnings by Major
Top 10 most popular majors at Indiana Wesleyan University-National & Global with available earnings data.
| Major | Median Earnings | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | $84,157 | B |
| Business Administration, Management, and Operations | $75,533 | D |
| Social Work | $50,351 | F |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences | $52,784 | C |
| Accounting | $67,767 | C |
| Clinical Psychology | $60,898 | D |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | $64,036 | D |
| Teacher Education | $47,578 | C |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $52,629 | D |
| Human Services, General | $44,155 | F |
Earnings reflect median 4-year post-completion (or 1-year where 4-year unavailable). Grades based on debt-to-earnings ratio.
Program Analysis
Why these programs deliver their earnings outcomes.
Registered Nursing
Nursing is IWU-NG's anchor program with 251 graduates. Graduates earn $73,557 at one year and $84,157 at four years, with a 0.42 ratio and B grade. The nursing ROI is solid, particularly for RN-to-BSN completion students who enter with existing income. Indiana's healthcare market provides reliable placement across hospital systems, long-term care, and home health.
Accounting
Accounting (53 graduates) earns $57,029 at one year and $67,767 at four years, with a 0.68 ratio and C grade. Median debt of $38,935 is the primary concern - at this school's price structure, accounting students are borrowing heavily relative to outcomes. Students with employer tuition assistance in accounting or finance roles can neutralize the debt, making accounting one of the more viable options for IWU-NG's employed adult population.
Business Administration, Management, and Operations
Business Administration (182 graduates - the second-largest cohort) earns $58,880 at one year and $75,533 at four, with a 0.72 ratio and D grade. Median debt is $42,138. Many IWU-NG business students are already employed when they enroll; the degree functions as a credential for promotion rather than an entry ticket to the workforce. For them, debt-to-earnings framing partially misses the incremental earnings gain logic.
Teacher Education
Teacher Education (45 graduates) earns $41,318 at one year and $47,578 at four, with $24,739 median debt and a 0.60 ratio (C grade). This is one of IWU-NG's relatively lower-debt programs. Indiana teachers can access Public Service Loan Forgiveness and state-level incentive programs for high-need placements, potentially improving net financial outcomes beyond what the raw ratio suggests.
Social Work
Social Work (100 graduates) earns $36,722 at one year and $50,351 at four, but median debt of $41,903 yields a 1.14 ratio - an F grade. This is IWU-NG's clearest financial risk program. The school's Christian mission to train social service professionals is genuine, but the data demands that prospective social work students plan for income-driven repayment from day one, maximize PSLF eligibility (likely given nonprofit/government placement rates), and avoid private loan products entirely.
How Graduates Do
Earnings
Loan Repayment
| Metric | This School | Median of schools we score |
|---|---|---|
| 1-year repayment | 57.9% | 68.8% |
| 3-year repayment | 63.1% | 73.6% |
| 5-year repayment | 61.6% | 67.7% |
| 7-year repayment | 68.2% | 72.8% |
Completion Rate
Trends Over Time
How Indiana Wesleyan University-National & Global’s cost and outcomes have moved across College Scorecard releases (2016-2024).
Average Net Price
Completion Rate
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, release years shown. Net price and completion are reported annually.
Admissions Snapshot
| Enrollment | 6,656 |
| Pell Grant recipients | 48.4% |
| Avg faculty salary (monthly) | $8,247 |
IWU-NG does not report an admission rate or test score ranges - consistent with open-enrollment adult degree programs. Enrollment is primarily driven by employer partnerships, church network referrals, and transfer credit evaluations. Prospective students should carefully negotiate credit transfer for prior learning and military experience to minimize total time and cost to degree.
Compared to Similar Schools
Peer institutions matched by type, size, and selectivity.
| School | ROI | Net Price | 10yr Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana Wesleyan University-National & Global (this school) | 61 | $16,898 | $59,986 |
| Hofstra University | 65 | $34,176 | $69,039 |
| Chapman University | 64 | $46,555 | $70,070 |
| Tulane University of Louisiana | 64 | $39,949 | $63,268 |
| Bethel University | 34 | $18,610 | $48,860 |
| Anderson University | 32 | $25,021 | $48,899 |
Who Thrives Here
IWU-NG is designed for working Christian adults seeking career advancement in business, healthcare, or ministry contexts. The accelerated online format enables full-time workers to complete degrees without interrupting employment. Nursing completion rates and earnings are its clearest value driver. Ministry-focused students should budget separately from the ROI frame, as Bible Studies graduates historically earn well below cost-recovery levels.
The Verdict: A Reasonable Bet - With Caveats
Indiana Wesleyan University-National & Global is a fair-value bet, but how well it pays off depends a lot on you. At $16,898 a year after aid ($67,592 over four years), with the typical graduate earning $59,986 a decade out, the cost takes about 8.3 years to earn back. For context, the median payback across the schools we score is about 12 years.
What it has going for it: a strong earnings premium over high school graduates. What to keep an eye on: its 34.9% graduation rate, a three-year loan repayment rate of 63.1% (median across the schools we score: 73.6%).
Median debt of $24,250 among graduates who borrowed, against average earnings of $47,700 six years after entry, gives a debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.51, under the 1.0 point at which debt would equal a full year of those earnings. Your major matters a lot here: graduates in higher-earning fields will see the better end of this.
Indiana Wesleyan University-National & Global: Common Questions
Is Indiana Wesleyan University-National & Global worth it?
In our view, it's a fair-value bet - whether Indiana Wesleyan University-National & Global is worth it depends a lot on your major and aid package. It scores 61/100 on our ROI scale. At $16,898 a year after aid ($67,592 over four years) against $59,986 in typical earnings a decade out, the cost takes about 8.3 years to earn back. For context, the median payback across the schools we score is about 12 years.
How much does Indiana Wesleyan University-National & Global cost after financial aid?
The average net price - the cost of attendance (tuition, fees, books, supplies and average living costs) minus grants and scholarships, for full-time, first-time students receiving federal aid - is about $16,898 a year, or roughly $67,592 over four years. Because it counts living costs, it can run above tuition alone. That is the number to plan around. Actual cost varies by family income, per the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard.
What do Indiana Wesleyan University-National & Global graduates earn?
The typical graduate earns about $59,986 ten years after enrolling, roughly $18,186 a year more than the median high-school graduate ($41,800, per NCES, 2022). That earnings gap is what has to cover the cost of the degree.
How long does it take to pay off Indiana Wesleyan University-National & Global?
We estimate the payback period - the time it takes for the earnings bump over a high-school graduate to cover what you spent - at about 8.3 years for Indiana Wesleyan University-National & Global. The median across the schools we track is about 12 years.
How much debt do Indiana Wesleyan University-National & Global graduates take on?
Among graduates who borrowed, median federal loan debt from this school is about $24,250, against average earnings of $47,700 six years after entry - a debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.51. In our view that is reasonable, though your major matters: higher-earning fields will see the better end of it.
What is the graduation rate at Indiana Wesleyan University-National & Global?
The six-year graduation rate is 34.9%. The national average for four-year schools is 64% (NCES, 2022). Completion is 15% of our ROI score, since a degree you don't finish rarely pays back.
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Vintage: 2024-2025 · Last updated: 2026-03-25
Earnings reflect median outcomes for all federal financial aid recipients. Individual results vary by major, effort, and career path.