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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 | College of the Ozarks | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
IWU | College of the Ozarks | ||
| Location | Bloomington, IL | Point Lookout, MO | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,527 | 1,487 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #144 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | iwu.edu | cofo.edu | ||
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Costs |
IWU | College of the Ozarks | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,610 | $19,800 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,610 | $19,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,418 | $8,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,096 | $12,611 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,614 | $18,754 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
IWU | College of the Ozarks | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,408 | 2,239 | ||
| Admitted | 1,861 | 473 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 42.2% | 21.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.5% | 75.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.86 | 3.71 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 25/30 | 20/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1120/1330 | 1065/1234 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
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Academics |
IWU | College of the Ozarks | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IWU | College of the Ozarks | ||
| Graduation Rate | 82% | 54% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $60,500 | $36,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | N/A |
Diversity |
IWU | College of the Ozarks | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 93% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 9% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
IWU | College of the Ozarks | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 56% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 43% | ||
Campus |
IWU | College of the Ozarks | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Illinois Wesleyan University is larger than than College of the Ozarks based on total student enrollment (1,527 students vs. 1,487 students)
IWU vs. College of the Ozarks Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IWU or College of the Ozarks?
- Illinois Wesleyan University is 170.8% more expensive to attend than College of the Ozarks for in-state tuition ($53,610.00 vs. $19,800.00)
- Out of state tuition is 170.8% higher at IWU than College of the Ozarks ($53,610.00 vs. $19,800.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at College of the Ozarks than IWU ($12,611 vs. $30,096)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at College of the Ozarks are 51.4% lower than costs at Illinois Wesleyan University ($8,200 vs. $12,418)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Illinois Wesleyan University as College of the Ozarks (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Illinois Wesleyan University students is 95.2% larger than aid received College of the Ozarks ($36,614 vs. $18,754)
IWU vs. College of the Ozarks Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IWU or College of the Ozarks? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between College of the Ozarks or IWU .
- The average SAT score at Illinois Wesleyan University (1249) is 180 points higher than at College of the Ozarks (1069)
- Incoming IWU students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at College of the Ozarks (23)
- Accepted freshman IWU students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.86) than students at College of the Ozarks (3.71)
- IWU has a higher acceptance rate (42.2%) than College of the Ozarks (21.1%)
IWU vs. College of the Ozarks Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IWU or College of the Ozarks? 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 College of the Ozarks and IWU.
- The graduation rate at IWU is higher than College of the Ozarks (82% vs. 54%)
- Graduates from Illinois Wesleyan University earn on average $23,700 more per year than College of the Ozarks graduates after ten years. ($60,500 vs. $36,800)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/