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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 | Elmira College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
IWU | EC | ||
| Location | Bloomington, IL | Elmira, NY | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,527 | 657 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #144 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | iwu.edu | elmira.edu | ||
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Costs |
IWU | EC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,610 | $35,270 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,610 | $35,270 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,418 | $13,388 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,096 | $24,040 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,614 | $27,091 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
IWU | EC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,408 | 1,456 | ||
| Admitted | 1,861 | 1,397 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 42.2% | 95.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.5% | 12.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.86 | 3.22 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/30 | |||
| SAT Range | 1120/1330 | 1118/1272 | ||
| 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 | EC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IWU | EC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 82% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $60,500 | $46,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
IWU | EC | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 9% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 4% |
Students |
IWU | EC | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 60% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 29% | ||
Campus |
IWU | EC | ||
| 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 EC based on total student enrollment (1,527 students vs. 657 students)
IWU vs. EC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IWU or EC?
- Illinois Wesleyan University is 52% more expensive to attend than EC for in-state tuition ($53,610.00 vs. $35,270.00)
- Out of state tuition is 52% higher at IWU than Elmira College ($53,610.00 vs. $35,270.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Elmira College than IWU ($24,040 vs. $30,096)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Illinois Wesleyan University are 7.8% lower than costs at Elmira College ($12,418 vs. $13,388)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Illinois Wesleyan University as Elmira College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Illinois Wesleyan University students is 35.2% larger than aid received Elmira College ($36,614 vs. $27,091)
IWU vs. EC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IWU or EC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between EC or IWU .
- Accepted freshman IWU students have a 0.64 point higher average high school GPA (3.86) than students at EC (3.22)
- EC has a higher acceptance rate (95.9%) than IWU (42.2%)
IWU vs. EC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IWU or EC? 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 EC and IWU.
- The graduation rate at IWU is higher than Elmira College (82% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Illinois Wesleyan University earn on average $14,500 more per year than EC graduates after ten years. ($60,500 vs. $46,000)
- Elmira College and IWU graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Elmira 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 EC students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/