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Utah State University Utah Baylor ISU BYU-I Southern Utah University Bradley UVU Illinois Wooster Loyola DePauw| Illinois Wesleyan University | Brigham Young University Provo | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
IWU | BYU | ||
| Location | Bloomington, IL | Provo, UT | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,527 | 34,464 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #144 | #125 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Latter Day Saints (Mormon Church) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | iwu.edu | byu.edu | ||
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Costs |
IWU | BYU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,610 | $6,304 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,610 | $6,304 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,418 | $8,560 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,096 | $13,521 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,614 | $6,325 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 46% |
Admission |
IWU | BYU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,408 | 10,559 | ||
| Admitted | 1,861 | 7,040 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 42.2% | 66.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.5% | 79% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.86 | 3.89 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 25/30 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1120/1330 | 1280/1468 | ||
| 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 | Dec 16, 2023 |
Academics |
IWU | BYU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IWU | BYU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 82% | 78% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $60,500 | $69,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $11,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $113 |
Diversity |
IWU | BYU | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 9% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
IWU | BYU | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 36% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 62% | ||
Campus |
IWU | BYU | ||
| 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
- Brigham Young University Provo is larger than than IWU based on total student enrollment (34,464 students vs. 1,527 students)
IWU vs. BYU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IWU or BYU?
- Illinois Wesleyan University is 750.4% more expensive to attend than BYU for in-state tuition ($53,610.00 vs. $6,304.00)
- Out of state tuition is 750.4% higher at IWU than Brigham Young University Provo ($53,610.00 vs. $6,304.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Brigham Young University Provo than IWU ($13,521 vs. $30,096)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Brigham Young University Provo are 45.1% lower than costs at Illinois Wesleyan University ($8,560 vs. $12,418)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Illinois Wesleyan University than Brigham Young University Provo (100% vs. 46%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Illinois Wesleyan University students is 478.9% larger than aid received Brigham Young University Provo ($36,614 vs. $6,325)
IWU vs. BYU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IWU or BYU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between BYU or IWU .
- The average SAT score at Brigham Young University Provo (1290) is 41 points higher than at IWU (1249)
- Incoming BYU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at IWU (28)
- Accepted freshman BYU students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.89) than students at IWU (3.86)
- BYU has a higher acceptance rate (66.7%) than IWU (42.2%)
IWU vs. BYU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IWU or BYU? 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 BYU and IWU.
- The graduation rate at IWU is higher than Brigham Young University Provo (82% vs. 78%)
- Graduates from Brigham Young University Provo earn on average $8,600 more per year than IWU graduates after ten years. ($69,100 vs. $60,500)
- Brigham Young University Provo students graduate with a $16,000 lower median federal student loan debt than IWU graduates. ($11,000 vs. $27,000)
- BYU graduates are paying $166 less per month on federal student loans than IWU graduates. ($113 vs. $279)
- More IWU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former BYU 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/