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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 | Eastern Nazarene College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
IWU | Eastern Nazarene College | ||
| Location | Bloomington, IL | Quincy, MA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,527 | 535 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #144 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Church of the Nazarene | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | iwu.edu | enc.edu | ||
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Costs |
IWU | Eastern Nazarene College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,610 | $26,730 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,610 | $26,730 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,418 | $10,700 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,096 | $20,283 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,614 | $20,900 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
IWU | Eastern Nazarene College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,408 | 688 | ||
| Admitted | 1,861 | 426 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 42.2% | 61.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.5% | 16.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.86 | 3.21 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 25/30 | |||
| SAT Range | 1120/1330 | 970/1160 | ||
| 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 | Eastern Nazarene College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IWU | Eastern Nazarene College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 82% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $60,500 | $47,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $22,805 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $235 |
Diversity |
IWU | Eastern Nazarene College | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 51% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 49% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 53% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 24% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 9% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
IWU | Eastern Nazarene College | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 42% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 38% | ||
Campus |
IWU | Eastern Nazarene College | ||
| 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 Eastern Nazarene College based on total student enrollment (1,527 students vs. 535 students)
IWU vs. Eastern Nazarene College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IWU or Eastern Nazarene College?
- Illinois Wesleyan University is 100.6% more expensive to attend than Eastern Nazarene College for in-state tuition ($53,610.00 vs. $26,730.00)
- Out of state tuition is 100.6% higher at IWU than Eastern Nazarene College ($53,610.00 vs. $26,730.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Eastern Nazarene College than IWU ($20,283 vs. $30,096)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Eastern Nazarene College are 16.1% lower than costs at Illinois Wesleyan University ($10,700 vs. $12,418)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Illinois Wesleyan University as Eastern Nazarene College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Illinois Wesleyan University students is 75.2% larger than aid received Eastern Nazarene College ($36,614 vs. $20,900)
IWU vs. Eastern Nazarene College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IWU or Eastern Nazarene College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Eastern Nazarene College or IWU .
- The average SAT score at Illinois Wesleyan University (1249) is 271 points higher than at Eastern Nazarene College (978)
- Incoming IWU students have a 7 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Eastern Nazarene College (21)
- Accepted freshman IWU students have a 0.65 point higher average high school GPA (3.86) than students at Eastern Nazarene College (3.21)
- Eastern Nazarene College has a higher acceptance rate (61.9%) than IWU (42.2%)
IWU vs. Eastern Nazarene College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IWU or Eastern Nazarene 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 Eastern Nazarene College and IWU.
- The graduation rate at IWU is higher than Eastern Nazarene College (82% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from Illinois Wesleyan University earn on average $13,000 more per year than Eastern Nazarene College graduates after ten years. ($60,500 vs. $47,500)
- Eastern Nazarene College students graduate with a $4,195 lower median federal student loan debt than IWU graduates. ($22,805 vs. $27,000)
- Eastern Nazarene College graduates are paying $44 less per month on federal student loans than IWU graduates. ($235 vs. $279)
- More IWU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Eastern Nazarene College students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/