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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 | Maryville College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
IWU | Maryville College | ||
| Location | Bloomington, IL | Maryville, TN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,527 | 1,069 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #144 | #717 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | iwu.edu | maryvillecollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
IWU | Maryville College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,610 | $36,880 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,610 | $36,880 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,418 | $12,616 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,096 | $21,583 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,614 | $30,782 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
IWU | Maryville College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,408 | 2,361 | ||
| Admitted | 1,861 | 1,641 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 42.2% | 69.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.5% | 16.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.86 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 25/30 | 19/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1120/1330 | 930/1120 | ||
| 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 | Maryville College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IWU | Maryville College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 82% | 54% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $60,500 | $39,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
IWU | Maryville College | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 9% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
IWU | Maryville College | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 26% | ||
Campus |
IWU | Maryville 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
- Illinois Wesleyan University is larger than than Maryville College based on total student enrollment (1,527 students vs. 1,069 students)
IWU vs. Maryville College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IWU or Maryville College?
- Illinois Wesleyan University is 45.4% more expensive to attend than Maryville College for in-state tuition ($53,610.00 vs. $36,880.00)
- Out of state tuition is 45.4% higher at IWU than Maryville College ($53,610.00 vs. $36,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Maryville College than IWU ($21,583 vs. $30,096)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Illinois Wesleyan University are 1.6% lower than costs at Maryville College ($12,418 vs. $12,616)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Illinois Wesleyan University as Maryville College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Illinois Wesleyan University students is 18.9% larger than aid received Maryville College ($36,614 vs. $30,782)
IWU vs. Maryville College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IWU or Maryville College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Maryville College or IWU .
- The average SAT score at Illinois Wesleyan University (1249) is 197 points higher than at Maryville College (1052)
- Incoming IWU students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Maryville College (23)
- Accepted freshman IWU students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.86) than students at Maryville College (3.61)
- Maryville College has a higher acceptance rate (69.5%) than IWU (42.2%)
IWU vs. Maryville College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IWU or Maryville 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 Maryville College and IWU.
- The graduation rate at IWU is higher than Maryville College (82% vs. 54%)
- Graduates from Illinois Wesleyan University earn on average $21,000 more per year than Maryville College graduates after ten years. ($60,500 vs. $39,500)
- Maryville College and IWU graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Maryville 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 Maryville College students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/