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ISU Bradley Illinois Wooster Loyola DePauw Lawrence Saint Louis University-Main Campus Wheaton College Marquette University Washington and Lee St Olaf| Illinois Wesleyan University | Albion College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
IWU | Albion College | ||
| Location | Bloomington, IL | Albion, MI | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,527 | 1,456 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #144 | #332 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | iwu.edu | albion.edu | ||
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Costs |
IWU | Albion College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,610 | $54,410 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,610 | $54,410 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,418 | $12,470 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,096 | $19,351 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,614 | $47,406 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
IWU | Albion College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,408 | 6,827 | ||
| Admitted | 1,861 | 4,541 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 42.2% | 66.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.5% | 9.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.86 | 3.48 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 25/30 | 19/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1120/1330 | 930/1160 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
IWU | Albion College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IWU | Albion College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 82% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $60,500 | $55,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,200 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $281 |
Diversity |
IWU | Albion College | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 9% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 5% |
Students |
IWU | Albion College | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 67% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 28% | ||
Campus |
IWU | Albion College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Illinois Wesleyan University is larger than than Albion College based on total student enrollment (1,527 students vs. 1,456 students)
IWU vs. Albion College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IWU or Albion College?
- Albion College is 1.5% more expensive to attend than IWU for in-state tuition ($54,410.00 vs. $53,610.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.5% higher at Albion College than Illinois Wesleyan University ($54,410.00 vs. $53,610.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Albion College than IWU ($19,351 vs. $30,096)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Illinois Wesleyan University are 0.4% lower than costs at Albion College ($12,418 vs. $12,470)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Illinois Wesleyan University as Albion College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Albion College students is 29.5% larger than aid received Illinois Wesleyan University ($47,406 vs. $36,614)
IWU vs. Albion College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IWU or Albion College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Albion College or IWU .
- The average SAT score at Illinois Wesleyan University (1249) is 145 points higher than at Albion College (1104)
- Incoming IWU students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Albion College (24)
- Accepted freshman IWU students have a 0.38 point higher average high school GPA (3.86) than students at Albion College (3.48)
- Albion College has a higher acceptance rate (66.5%) than IWU (42.2%)
IWU vs. Albion College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IWU or Albion College? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between Albion College and IWU.
- The graduation rate at IWU is higher than Albion College (82% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from Illinois Wesleyan University earn on average $4,900 more per year than Albion College graduates after ten years. ($60,500 vs. $55,600)
- Illinois Wesleyan University students graduate with a $200 lower median federal student loan debt than Albion College graduates. ($27,000 vs. $27,200)
- IWU graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than Albion College graduates. ($279 vs. $281)
- More IWU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Albion College students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/