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Overview |
IWU | Missouri State University-Springfield | ||
| Location | Bloomington, IL | Springfield, MO | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,527 | 22,535 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #144 | #775 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | iwu.edu | missouristate.edu | ||
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Costs |
IWU | Missouri State University-Springfield | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,610 | $7,476 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,610 | $16,016 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,418 | $9,782 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,096 | $17,677 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,614 | $8,049 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
IWU | Missouri State University-Springfield | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,408 | 9,625 | ||
| Admitted | 1,861 | 8,909 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 42.2% | 92.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.5% | 26.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.86 | 3.73 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/30 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1120/1330 | 973/1230 | ||
| 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 | Missouri State University-Springfield | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IWU | Missouri State University-Springfield | ||
| Graduation Rate | 82% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $60,500 | $42,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $22,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $232 |
Diversity |
IWU | Missouri State University-Springfield | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 9% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
IWU | Missouri State University-Springfield | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 16% | ||
Campus |
IWU | Missouri State University-Springfield | ||
| 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
- Missouri State University Springfield is larger than than IWU based on total student enrollment (22,535 students vs. 1,527 students)
IWU vs. Missouri State University-Springfield Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IWU or Missouri State University-Springfield?
- Illinois Wesleyan University is 617.1% more expensive to attend than Missouri State University-Springfield for in-state tuition ($53,610.00 vs. $7,476.00)
- Out of state tuition is 234.7% higher at IWU than Missouri State University Springfield ($53,610.00 vs. $16,016.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Missouri State University Springfield than IWU ($17,677 vs. $30,096)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Missouri State University Springfield are 26.9% lower than costs at Illinois Wesleyan University ($9,782 vs. $12,418)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Illinois Wesleyan University as Missouri State University Springfield (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Illinois Wesleyan University students is 354.9% larger than aid received Missouri State University Springfield ($36,614 vs. $8,049)
IWU vs. Missouri State University-Springfield Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IWU or Missouri State University-Springfield? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Missouri State University-Springfield or IWU .
- The average SAT score at Illinois Wesleyan University (1249) is 159 points higher than at Missouri State University-Springfield (1090)
- Incoming IWU students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Missouri State University-Springfield (24)
- Accepted freshman IWU students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.86) than students at Missouri State University-Springfield (3.73)
- Missouri State University-Springfield has a higher acceptance rate (92.6%) than IWU (42.2%)
IWU vs. Missouri State University-Springfield Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IWU or Missouri State University-Springfield? 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 Missouri State University-Springfield and IWU.
- The graduation rate at IWU is higher than Missouri State University Springfield (82% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from Illinois Wesleyan University earn on average $18,400 more per year than Missouri State University-Springfield graduates after ten years. ($60,500 vs. $42,100)
- Missouri State University Springfield students graduate with a $4,500 lower median federal student loan debt than IWU graduates. ($22,500 vs. $27,000)
- Missouri State University-Springfield graduates are paying $47 less per month on federal student loans than IWU graduates. ($232 vs. $279)
- More IWU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Missouri State University-Springfield students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/