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Michigan State WMU CMU Oakland Ferris State University Saginaw Valley State University WSU ISU Michigan Bradley Hope College Eastern Michigan University| Illinois Wesleyan University | Grand Valley State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
IWU | GVSU | ||
| Location | Bloomington, IL | Allendale, MI | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,527 | 21,648 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #144 | #583 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | iwu.edu | gvsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
IWU | GVSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,610 | $13,952 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,610 | $19,856 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,418 | $10,140 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,096 | $17,105 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,614 | $8,811 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 93% |
Admission |
IWU | GVSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,408 | 17,123 | ||
| Admitted | 1,861 | 15,474 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 42.2% | 90.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.5% | 25% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.86 | 3.65 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/30 | 21/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1120/1330 | 960/1210 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | May 1, 2024 |
Academics |
IWU | GVSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IWU | GVSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 82% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $60,500 | $44,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
IWU | GVSU | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 9% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
IWU | GVSU | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 8% | ||
Campus |
IWU | GVSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Grand Valley State University is larger than than IWU based on total student enrollment (21,648 students vs. 1,527 students)
IWU vs. GVSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IWU or GVSU?
- Illinois Wesleyan University is 284.2% more expensive to attend than GVSU for in-state tuition ($53,610.00 vs. $13,952.00)
- Out of state tuition is 170% higher at IWU than Grand Valley State University ($53,610.00 vs. $19,856.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Grand Valley State University than IWU ($17,105 vs. $30,096)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Grand Valley State University are 22.5% lower than costs at Illinois Wesleyan University ($10,140 vs. $12,418)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Illinois Wesleyan University than Grand Valley State University (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Illinois Wesleyan University students is 315.5% larger than aid received Grand Valley State University ($36,614 vs. $8,811)
IWU vs. GVSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IWU or GVSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between GVSU or IWU .
- The average SAT score at Illinois Wesleyan University (1249) is 159 points higher than at GVSU (1090)
- Incoming IWU students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at GVSU (24)
- Accepted freshman IWU students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.86) than students at GVSU (3.65)
- GVSU has a higher acceptance rate (90.4%) than IWU (42.2%)
IWU vs. GVSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IWU or GVSU? 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 GVSU and IWU.
- The graduation rate at IWU is higher than Grand Valley State University (82% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Illinois Wesleyan University earn on average $15,900 more per year than GVSU graduates after ten years. ($60,500 vs. $44,600)
- Grand Valley State University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than IWU graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- GVSU graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than IWU graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More IWU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former GVSU students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/