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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 | Faith Baptist Bible College and Theological Seminary | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
IWU | FBBC&TS | ||
| Location | Bloomington, IL | Ankeny, IA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,527 | 448 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #144 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | iwu.edu | faith.edu | ||
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Costs |
IWU | FBBC&TS | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,610 | $17,990 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,610 | $17,990 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,418 | $7,540 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,096 | $14,845 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,614 | $14,717 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
IWU | FBBC&TS | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,408 | 286 | ||
| Admitted | 1,861 | 150 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 42.2% | 52.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.5% | 70.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.86 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 25/30 | 17/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 1120/1330 | 940/1230 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
IWU | FBBC&TS | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IWU | FBBC&TS | ||
| Graduation Rate | 82% | 34% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $60,500 | $34,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $15,829 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $163 |
Diversity |
IWU | FBBC&TS | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 54% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 46% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 91% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 9% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 4% |
Students |
IWU | FBBC&TS | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 33% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 61% | ||
Campus |
IWU | FBBC&TS | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Illinois Wesleyan University is larger than than FBBC&TS based on total student enrollment (1,527 students vs. 448 students)
IWU vs. FBBC&TS Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IWU or FBBC&TS?
- Illinois Wesleyan University is 198% more expensive to attend than FBBC&TS for in-state tuition ($53,610.00 vs. $17,990.00)
- Out of state tuition is 198% higher at IWU than Faith Baptist Bible College and Theological Seminary ($53,610.00 vs. $17,990.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Faith Baptist Bible College and Theological Seminary than IWU ($14,845 vs. $30,096)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Faith Baptist Bible College and Theological Seminary are 64.7% lower than costs at Illinois Wesleyan University ($7,540 vs. $12,418)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Illinois Wesleyan University than Faith Baptist Bible College and Theological Seminary (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Illinois Wesleyan University students is 148.8% larger than aid received Faith Baptist Bible College and Theological Seminary ($36,614 vs. $14,717)
IWU vs. FBBC&TS Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IWU or FBBC&TS? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between FBBC&TS or IWU .
- The average SAT score at Illinois Wesleyan University (1249) is 198 points higher than at FBBC&TS (1051)
- Incoming IWU students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at FBBC&TS (23)
- Accepted freshman IWU students have a 0.44 point higher average high school GPA (3.86) than students at FBBC&TS (3.42)
- FBBC&TS has a higher acceptance rate (52.4%) than IWU (42.2%)
IWU vs. FBBC&TS Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IWU or FBBC&TS? 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 FBBC&TS and IWU.
- The graduation rate at IWU is higher than Faith Baptist Bible College and Theological Seminary (82% vs. 34%)
- Graduates from Illinois Wesleyan University earn on average $26,200 more per year than FBBC&TS graduates after ten years. ($60,500 vs. $34,300)
- Faith Baptist Bible College and Theological Seminary students graduate with a $11,171 lower median federal student loan debt than IWU graduates. ($15,829 vs. $27,000)
- FBBC&TS graduates are paying $116 less per month on federal student loans than IWU graduates. ($163 vs. $279)
- More IWU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former FBBC&TS students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 84%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/