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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 | Brescia University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
IWU | Brescia University | ||
| Location | Bloomington, IL | Owensboro, KY | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,527 | 646 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #144 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | iwu.edu | brescia.edu | ||
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Costs |
IWU | Brescia University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,610 | $27,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,610 | $27,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,418 | $10,540 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,096 | $16,127 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,614 | $24,180 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 87% |
Admission |
IWU | Brescia University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,408 | 1,936 | ||
| Admitted | 1,861 | 975 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 42.2% | 50.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.5% | 10.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.86 | 3.02 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 25/30 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1120/1330 | 920/1190 | ||
| 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 | Brescia University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IWU | Brescia University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 82% | 32% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $60,500 | $42,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $29,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $299 |
Diversity |
IWU | Brescia University | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 9% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 12% |
Students |
IWU | Brescia University | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 56% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 40% | ||
Campus |
IWU | Brescia University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Illinois Wesleyan University is larger than than Brescia University based on total student enrollment (1,527 students vs. 646 students)
IWU vs. Brescia University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IWU or Brescia University?
- Illinois Wesleyan University is 98.6% more expensive to attend than Brescia University for in-state tuition ($53,610.00 vs. $27,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 98.6% higher at IWU than Brescia University ($53,610.00 vs. $27,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Brescia University than IWU ($16,127 vs. $30,096)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Brescia University are 17.8% lower than costs at Illinois Wesleyan University ($10,540 vs. $12,418)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Illinois Wesleyan University than Brescia University (100% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Illinois Wesleyan University students is 51.4% larger than aid received Brescia University ($36,614 vs. $24,180)
IWU vs. Brescia University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IWU or Brescia University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Brescia University or IWU .
- The average SAT score at Illinois Wesleyan University (1249) is 246 points higher than at Brescia University (1003)
- Incoming IWU students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Brescia University (22)
- Accepted freshman IWU students have a 0.84 point higher average high school GPA (3.86) than students at Brescia University (3.02)
- Brescia University has a higher acceptance rate (50.4%) than IWU (42.2%)
IWU vs. Brescia University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IWU or Brescia University? 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 Brescia University and IWU.
- The graduation rate at IWU is higher than Brescia University (82% vs. 32%)
- Graduates from Illinois Wesleyan University earn on average $18,100 more per year than Brescia University graduates after ten years. ($60,500 vs. $42,400)
- Illinois Wesleyan University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Brescia University graduates. ($27,000 vs. $29,000)
- IWU graduates are paying $20 less per month on federal student loans than Brescia University graduates. ($279 vs. $299)
- More IWU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Brescia University students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/