Add a college to compare up to four schools
Frequently compared to these colleges. Click a college to add to the comparison.
ISU Bradley Illinois Wooster Loyola DePauw Holy Cross College Lawrence Saint Louis University-Main Campus Wheaton College Marquette University St. Andrews University| Illinois Wesleyan University | Georgetown College | College 3 | College 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
 |
|||
| Remove | Remove | +Add | +Add | |
Overview |
IWU | Georgetown College | ||
| Location | Bloomington, IL | Georgetown, KY | ||
| Setting | Small City | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,527 | 1,548 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #144 | #829 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | iwu.edu | georgetowncollege.edu | ||
| Team Colors |
Costs |
IWU | Georgetown College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,610 | $40,610 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,610 | $40,610 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,418 | $11,210 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,096 | $15,152 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,614 | $40,308 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
IWU | Georgetown College | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,408 | 2,532 | ||
| Admitted | 1,861 | 1,811 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 42.2% | 71.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.5% | 19.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.86 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 25/30 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1120/1330 | 1030/1230 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline |
Academics |
IWU | Georgetown College | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 14:1 | ||
| Popular Majors |
|
|
||
Outcomes |
IWU | Georgetown College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 82% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $60,500 | $46,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
IWU | Georgetown College | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % Men | 51% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 9% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
IWU | Georgetown College | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % In-State | 77% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 16% | ||
Campus |
IWU | Georgetown College | ||
| 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
- Georgetown College is larger than than IWU based on total student enrollment (1,548 students vs. 1,527 students)
IWU vs. Georgetown College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IWU or Georgetown College?
- Illinois Wesleyan University is 32% more expensive to attend than Georgetown College for in-state tuition ($53,610.00 vs. $40,610.00)
- Out of state tuition is 32% higher at IWU than Georgetown College ($53,610.00 vs. $40,610.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Georgetown College than IWU ($15,152 vs. $30,096)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Georgetown College are 10.8% lower than costs at Illinois Wesleyan University ($11,210 vs. $12,418)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Illinois Wesleyan University as Georgetown College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Georgetown College students is 10.1% larger than aid received Illinois Wesleyan University ($40,308 vs. $36,614)
IWU vs. Georgetown College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IWU or Georgetown College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Georgetown College or IWU .
- The average SAT score at Illinois Wesleyan University (1249) is 204 points higher than at Georgetown College (1045)
- Incoming IWU students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Georgetown College (23)
- Accepted freshman IWU students have a 0.32 point higher average high school GPA (3.86) than students at Georgetown College (3.54)
- Georgetown College has a higher acceptance rate (71.5%) than IWU (42.2%)
IWU vs. Georgetown College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IWU or Georgetown 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 Georgetown College and IWU.
- The graduation rate at IWU is higher than Georgetown College (82% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from Illinois Wesleyan University earn on average $14,200 more per year than Georgetown College graduates after ten years. ($60,500 vs. $46,300)
- Georgetown College and IWU graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Georgetown 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 Georgetown College students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/