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ISU Trinity SU Baylor Bradley UT Dallas University of Dallas Illinois Wooster Loyola DePauw Lawrence| Illinois Wesleyan University | Austin College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
IWU | Austin College | ||
| Location | Bloomington, IL | Sherman, TX | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,527 | 1,182 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #144 | #188 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | iwu.edu | austincollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
IWU | Austin College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,610 | $44,740 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,610 | $44,740 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,418 | $12,958 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,096 | $24,739 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,614 | $33,033 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
IWU | Austin College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,408 | 5,192 | ||
| Admitted | 1,861 | 2,823 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 42.2% | 54.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.5% | 11.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.86 | 3.63 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 25/30 | 24/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1120/1330 | 1160/1370 | ||
| 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 | Jul 31, 2024 |
Academics |
IWU | Austin College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IWU | Austin College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 82% | 75% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $60,500 | $54,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $268 |
Diversity |
IWU | Austin College | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 53% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 19% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 9% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
IWU | Austin College | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 8% | ||
Campus |
IWU | Austin 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 Austin College based on total student enrollment (1,527 students vs. 1,182 students)
IWU vs. Austin College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IWU or Austin College?
- Illinois Wesleyan University is 19.8% more expensive to attend than Austin College for in-state tuition ($53,610.00 vs. $44,740.00)
- Out of state tuition is 19.8% higher at IWU than Austin College ($53,610.00 vs. $44,740.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Austin College than IWU ($24,739 vs. $30,096)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Illinois Wesleyan University are 4.3% lower than costs at Austin College ($12,418 vs. $12,958)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Illinois Wesleyan University as Austin College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Illinois Wesleyan University students is 10.8% larger than aid received Austin College ($36,614 vs. $33,033)
IWU vs. Austin College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IWU or Austin College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Austin College or IWU .
- The average SAT score at Illinois Wesleyan University (1249) is 84 points higher than at Austin College (1165)
- Incoming IWU students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Austin College (25)
- Accepted freshman IWU students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.86) than students at Austin College (3.63)
- Austin College has a higher acceptance rate (54.4%) than IWU (42.2%)
IWU vs. Austin College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IWU or Austin 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 Austin College and IWU.
- The graduation rate at IWU is higher than Austin College (82% vs. 75%)
- Graduates from Illinois Wesleyan University earn on average $5,900 more per year than Austin College graduates after ten years. ($60,500 vs. $54,600)
- Austin College students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than IWU graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Austin College graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than IWU graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More IWU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Austin College students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/