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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 | Christian Brothers University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
IWU | CBU | ||
| Location | Bloomington, IL | Memphis, TN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,527 | 1,934 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #144 | #606 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | iwu.edu | cbu.edu | ||
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Costs |
IWU | CBU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,610 | $35,520 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,610 | $35,520 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,418 | $10,220 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,096 | $18,612 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,614 | $26,964 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
IWU | CBU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,408 | 877 | ||
| Admitted | 1,861 | 767 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 42.2% | 87.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.5% | 22.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.86 | 3.67 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/30 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1120/1330 | 1030/1280 | ||
| 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 | CBU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IWU | CBU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 82% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $60,500 | $50,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
IWU | CBU | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 43% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 29% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 9% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 6% |
Students |
IWU | CBU | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 69% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 27% | ||
Campus |
IWU | CBU | ||
| 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
- Christian Brothers University is larger than than IWU based on total student enrollment (1,934 students vs. 1,527 students)
IWU vs. CBU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IWU or CBU?
- Illinois Wesleyan University is 50.9% more expensive to attend than CBU for in-state tuition ($53,610.00 vs. $35,520.00)
- Out of state tuition is 50.9% higher at IWU than Christian Brothers University ($53,610.00 vs. $35,520.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Christian Brothers University than IWU ($18,612 vs. $30,096)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Christian Brothers University are 21.5% lower than costs at Illinois Wesleyan University ($10,220 vs. $12,418)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Illinois Wesleyan University as Christian Brothers University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Illinois Wesleyan University students is 35.8% larger than aid received Christian Brothers University ($36,614 vs. $26,964)
IWU vs. CBU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IWU or CBU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CBU or IWU .
- The average SAT score at Illinois Wesleyan University (1249) is 144 points higher than at CBU (1105)
- Incoming IWU students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at CBU (24)
- Accepted freshman IWU students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.86) than students at CBU (3.67)
- CBU has a higher acceptance rate (87.5%) than IWU (42.2%)
IWU vs. CBU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IWU or CBU? 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 CBU and IWU.
- The graduation rate at IWU is higher than Christian Brothers University (82% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from Illinois Wesleyan University earn on average $9,900 more per year than CBU graduates after ten years. ($60,500 vs. $50,600)
- Christian Brothers University and IWU graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Christian Brothers University 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 CBU students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/