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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 | Principia College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
IWU | Principia College | ||
| Location | Bloomington, IL | Elsah, Illinois | ||
| Setting | Small City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,527 | 323 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #144 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | iwu.edu | principiacollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
IWU | Principia College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,610 | $31,200 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,610 | $31,200 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,418 | $12,870 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,096 | $18,039 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,614 | $27,051 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 94% |
Admission |
IWU | Principia College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,408 | 209 | ||
| Admitted | 1,861 | 100 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 42.2% | 47.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.5% | 61% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.86 | 3.34 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 25/30 | |||
| SAT Range | 1120/1330 | 970/1300 | ||
| 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 | Principia College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 6:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IWU | Principia College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 82% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $60,500 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | N/A |
Diversity |
IWU | Principia College | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 59% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 41% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | - | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 9% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
IWU | Principia College | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 3% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 41% | ||
Campus |
IWU | Principia College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Illinois Wesleyan University is larger than than Principia College based on total student enrollment (1,527 students vs. 323 students)
IWU vs. Principia College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IWU or Principia College?
- Illinois Wesleyan University is 71.8% more expensive to attend than Principia College for in-state tuition ($53,610.00 vs. $31,200.00)
- Out of state tuition is 71.8% higher at IWU than Principia College ($53,610.00 vs. $31,200.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Principia College than IWU ($18,039 vs. $30,096)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Illinois Wesleyan University are 3.6% lower than costs at Principia College ($12,418 vs. $12,870)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Illinois Wesleyan University than Principia College (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Illinois Wesleyan University students is 35.4% larger than aid received Principia College ($36,614 vs. $27,051)
IWU vs. Principia College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IWU or Principia College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Principia College or IWU .
- Accepted freshman IWU students have a 0.52 point higher average high school GPA (3.86) than students at Principia College (3.34)
- Principia College has a higher acceptance rate (47.8%) than IWU (42.2%)
IWU vs. Principia College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IWU or Principia 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 Principia College and IWU.
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/