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Indiana Wesleyan University-National & Global — ROI, Cost & Payback

Private nonprofit · Marion, IN · 6,656 students

The verdict

Indiana Wesleyan University-National & Global charges a net price of $16,898/yr after aid — a 4-year total of $67,592. Graduates earn a median $59,986 ten years after entry, $11,626/yr above the $48,360 high-school baseline, clearing the total in 5.8 years — a 20-year net return of $164,928, a solid payback. (Scorecard, 2026 · our math.)

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Indiana Wesleyan University-National & Global's 5.8-year payback ranks #509 of 1,280 US colleges we track — better ROI than 60% of them, and #10 of 56 in Indiana.

Better ROI than 60% of US colleges#509 of 1,280
Weakest ROIStrongest ROI
$16,898
Net price / yr
Scorecard, 2026
$59,986
Median earnings, 10 yrs
Scorecard, 2026
5.8 yrs
Payback
Our math, 2026
Admission rate
Scorecard, 2026
Indiana Wesleyan University-National & Global: cost, earnings and payback
MeasureValueSource
Net price (after aid)$16,898/yrScorecard, 2026
Total net cost (4 yrs)$67,592our math
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry$59,986Scorecard, 2026
Earnings premium over HS baseline$11,626/yrour math
Median debt (completers)$24,250Scorecard, 2026
Payback5.8 yrsour math
20-year net return$164,928our math

College Scorecard (2026 release), institution-level · payback and returns are our math.

How we compute this. Payback = total net cost ÷ annual earnings premium, where the premium is median earnings 10 years after entry minus the $48,360 baseline (BLS 2024 median for a high-school-diploma worker 25+). Total net cost = net price × 4 years. We do not discount future dollars. The institution-wide earnings figure blends every major — a specific program's payback can be far better or worse. Full method on the methodology page.

Indiana Wesleyan University-National & Global: frequently asked questions

Is Indiana Wesleyan University-National & Global worth the cost?
On the numbers, yes. Indiana Wesleyan University-National & Global charges $16,898/yr after aid ($67,592 over 4 years), and graduates earn a median $59,986 ten years out — $11,626/yr above the $48,360 high-school baseline. That clears the cost in 5.8 years and returns $164,928 net over 20 years, a solid payback.
How long does a Indiana Wesleyan University-National & Global degree take to pay off?
About 5.8 years. We divide the $67,592 four-year net cost by the $11,626/yr earnings premium over the high-school baseline. It is a floor, not a ceiling — mid-career raises pay it back faster.
How much does Indiana Wesleyan University-National & Global cost after financial aid?
The median net price is $16,898/yr — about $67,592 over 4 years. That is what the typical aided student actually pays after grants and scholarships, not the published sticker price.
How does Indiana Wesleyan University-National & Global compare to other Indiana colleges?
It ranks #10 of 56 Indiana colleges we track by payback. Its $59,986 median earnings beat the national median of $43,552, and its $16,898 net price is below the national median of $16,906.