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ISU Bradley Wooster Illinois Loyola DePauw Denison Lawrence Muhlenberg College Ursinus College Bucknell Pitt| Illinois Wesleyan University | Allegheny College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
IWU | Allegheny College | ||
| Location | Bloomington, IL | Meadville, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,527 | 1,353 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #144 | #204 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | iwu.edu | allegheny.edu | ||
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Costs |
IWU | Allegheny College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,610 | $52,950 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,610 | $52,950 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,418 | $13,796 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,096 | $26,719 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,614 | $42,599 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
IWU | Allegheny College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,408 | 4,148 | ||
| Admitted | 1,861 | 2,889 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 42.2% | 69.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.5% | 10% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.86 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 25/30 | 23/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1120/1330 | 1114/1372 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 15, 2024 |
Academics |
IWU | Allegheny College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IWU | Allegheny College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 82% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $60,500 | $55,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $29,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $299 |
Diversity |
IWU | Allegheny College | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 9% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
IWU | Allegheny College | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 48% | ||
Campus |
IWU | Allegheny College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Illinois Wesleyan University is larger than than Allegheny College based on total student enrollment (1,527 students vs. 1,353 students)
IWU vs. Allegheny College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IWU or Allegheny College?
- Illinois Wesleyan University is 1.2% more expensive to attend than Allegheny College for in-state tuition ($53,610.00 vs. $52,950.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.2% higher at IWU than Allegheny College ($53,610.00 vs. $52,950.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Allegheny College than IWU ($26,719 vs. $30,096)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Illinois Wesleyan University are 11.1% lower than costs at Allegheny College ($12,418 vs. $13,796)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Illinois Wesleyan University as Allegheny College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Allegheny College students is 16.3% larger than aid received Illinois Wesleyan University ($42,599 vs. $36,614)
IWU vs. Allegheny College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IWU or Allegheny College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Allegheny College or IWU .
- Accepted freshman IWU students have a 0.33 point higher average high school GPA (3.86) than students at Allegheny College (3.53)
- Allegheny College has a higher acceptance rate (69.6%) than IWU (42.2%)
IWU vs. Allegheny College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IWU or Allegheny 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 Allegheny College and IWU.
- The graduation rate at IWU is higher than Allegheny College (82% vs. 80%)
- Graduates from Illinois Wesleyan University earn on average $5,300 more per year than Allegheny College graduates after ten years. ($60,500 vs. $55,200)
- Illinois Wesleyan University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Allegheny College graduates. ($27,000 vs. $29,000)
- IWU graduates are paying $20 less per month on federal student loans than Allegheny College graduates. ($279 vs. $299)
- More IWU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Allegheny College students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/