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Overview |
IWU | Northwest | ||
| Location | Bloomington, IL | Maryville, MO | ||
| Setting | Small City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,527 | 8,505 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #144 | #914 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | iwu.edu | nwmissouri.edu | ||
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Costs |
IWU | Northwest | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,610 | $6,015 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,610 | $12,082 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,418 | $10,428 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,096 | $14,197 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,614 | $8,387 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 95% |
Admission |
IWU | Northwest | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,408 | 6,877 | ||
| Admitted | 1,861 | 5,884 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 42.2% | 85.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.5% | 18.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.86 | 3.45 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/30 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1120/1330 | 938/1158 | ||
| 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 | Northwest | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IWU | Northwest | ||
| Graduation Rate | 82% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $60,500 | $41,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
IWU | Northwest | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 9% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
IWU | Northwest | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 33% | ||
Campus |
IWU | Northwest | ||
| 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
- Northwest Missouri State University is larger than than IWU based on total student enrollment (8,505 students vs. 1,527 students)
IWU vs. Northwest Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IWU or Northwest?
- Illinois Wesleyan University is 791.3% more expensive to attend than Northwest for in-state tuition ($53,610.00 vs. $6,015.00)
- Out of state tuition is 343.7% higher at IWU than Northwest Missouri State University ($53,610.00 vs. $12,082.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northwest Missouri State University than IWU ($14,197 vs. $30,096)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northwest Missouri State University are 19.1% lower than costs at Illinois Wesleyan University ($10,428 vs. $12,418)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Illinois Wesleyan University than Northwest Missouri State University (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Illinois Wesleyan University students is 336.6% larger than aid received Northwest Missouri State University ($36,614 vs. $8,387)
IWU vs. Northwest Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IWU or Northwest? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Northwest or IWU .
- The average SAT score at Illinois Wesleyan University (1249) is 202 points higher than at Northwest (1047)
- Incoming IWU students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Northwest (23)
- Accepted freshman IWU students have a 0.41 point higher average high school GPA (3.86) than students at Northwest (3.45)
- Northwest has a higher acceptance rate (85.6%) than IWU (42.2%)
IWU vs. Northwest Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IWU or Northwest? 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 Northwest and IWU.
- The graduation rate at IWU is higher than Northwest Missouri State University (82% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Illinois Wesleyan University earn on average $19,300 more per year than Northwest graduates after ten years. ($60,500 vs. $41,200)
- Northwest Missouri State University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than IWU graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Northwest 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 Northwest students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/