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ISU Bradley Illinois Wooster Loyola DePauw Lawrence Saint Louis University-Main Campus Gonzaga Wheaton College Marquette University Washington and Lee| Illinois Wesleyan University | Carroll College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
IWU | Carroll College | ||
| Location | Bloomington, IL | Helena, MT | ||
| Setting | Small City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,527 | 1,168 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #144 | #447 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | iwu.edu | carroll.edu | ||
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Costs |
IWU | Carroll College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,610 | $37,828 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,610 | $37,828 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,418 | $11,182 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,096 | $23,916 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,614 | $28,266 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
IWU | Carroll College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,408 | 1,519 | ||
| Admitted | 1,861 | 1,186 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 42.2% | 78.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.5% | 25% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.86 | 3.64 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/30 | 13/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1120/1330 | 1080/1200 | ||
| 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 28, 2024 |
Academics |
IWU | Carroll College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IWU | Carroll College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 82% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $60,500 | $47,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
IWU | Carroll College | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 9% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 7% |
Students |
IWU | Carroll College | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 39% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 60% | ||
Campus |
IWU | Carroll 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 Carroll College based on total student enrollment (1,527 students vs. 1,168 students)
IWU vs. Carroll College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IWU or Carroll College?
- Illinois Wesleyan University is 41.7% more expensive to attend than Carroll College for in-state tuition ($53,610.00 vs. $37,828.00)
- Out of state tuition is 41.7% higher at IWU than Carroll College ($53,610.00 vs. $37,828.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Carroll College than IWU ($23,916 vs. $30,096)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Carroll College are 11.1% lower than costs at Illinois Wesleyan University ($11,182 vs. $12,418)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Illinois Wesleyan University as Carroll College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Illinois Wesleyan University students is 29.5% larger than aid received Carroll College ($36,614 vs. $28,266)
IWU vs. Carroll College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IWU or Carroll College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Carroll College or IWU .
- The average SAT score at Illinois Wesleyan University (1249) is 139 points higher than at Carroll College (1110)
- Incoming IWU students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Carroll College (25)
- Accepted freshman IWU students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.86) than students at Carroll College (3.64)
- Carroll College has a higher acceptance rate (78.1%) than IWU (42.2%)
IWU vs. Carroll College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IWU or Carroll 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 Carroll College and IWU.
- The graduation rate at IWU is higher than Carroll College (82% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from Illinois Wesleyan University earn on average $13,000 more per year than Carroll College graduates after ten years. ($60,500 vs. $47,500)
- Carroll College and IWU graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Carroll College and IWU graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More IWU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Carroll College students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 81%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/