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Overview |
IWU | Elizabethtown College | ||
| Location | Bloomington, IL | Elizabethtown, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,527 | 2,021 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #144 | #280 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Church of Brethren | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | iwu.edu | etown.edu | ||
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Costs |
IWU | Elizabethtown College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,610 | $35,020 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,610 | $35,020 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,418 | $12,642 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,096 | $26,723 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,614 | $21,405 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
IWU | Elizabethtown College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,408 | 2,977 | ||
| Admitted | 1,861 | 2,415 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 42.2% | 81.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.5% | 19.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.86 | 3.66 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/30 | 25/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1120/1330 | 1070/1280 | ||
| 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 | Elizabethtown College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IWU | Elizabethtown College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 82% | 79% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $60,500 | $51,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
IWU | Elizabethtown College | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 86% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 9% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
IWU | Elizabethtown College | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 27% | ||
Campus |
IWU | Elizabethtown College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Elizabethtown College is larger than than IWU based on total student enrollment (2,021 students vs. 1,527 students)
IWU vs. Elizabethtown College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IWU or Elizabethtown College?
- Illinois Wesleyan University is 53.1% more expensive to attend than Elizabethtown College for in-state tuition ($53,610.00 vs. $35,020.00)
- Out of state tuition is 53.1% higher at IWU than Elizabethtown College ($53,610.00 vs. $35,020.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Elizabethtown College than IWU ($26,723 vs. $30,096)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Illinois Wesleyan University are 1.8% lower than costs at Elizabethtown College ($12,418 vs. $12,642)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Illinois Wesleyan University as Elizabethtown College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Illinois Wesleyan University students is 71.1% larger than aid received Elizabethtown College ($36,614 vs. $21,405)
IWU vs. Elizabethtown College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IWU or Elizabethtown College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Elizabethtown College or IWU .
- The average SAT score at Illinois Wesleyan University (1249) is 124 points higher than at Elizabethtown College (1125)
- Incoming IWU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Elizabethtown College (26)
- Accepted freshman IWU students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.86) than students at Elizabethtown College (3.66)
- Elizabethtown College has a higher acceptance rate (81.1%) than IWU (42.2%)
IWU vs. Elizabethtown College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IWU or Elizabethtown 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 Elizabethtown College and IWU.
- The graduation rate at IWU is higher than Elizabethtown College (82% vs. 79%)
- Graduates from Illinois Wesleyan University earn on average $8,700 more per year than Elizabethtown College graduates after ten years. ($60,500 vs. $51,800)
- Elizabethtown College and IWU graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Elizabethtown 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 Elizabethtown College students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 83%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/