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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 | Quincy University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
IWU | Quincy University | ||
| Location | Bloomington, IL | Quincy, IL | ||
| Setting | Small City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,527 | 1,307 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #144 | #635 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | iwu.edu | quincy.edu | ||
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Costs |
IWU | Quincy University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,610 | $31,940 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,610 | $31,940 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,418 | $11,440 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,096 | $11,985 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,614 | $31,052 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
IWU | Quincy University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,408 | 1,760 | ||
| Admitted | 1,861 | 1,086 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 42.2% | 61.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.5% | 28% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.86 | 3.47 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 25/30 | 21/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1120/1330 | 1060/1240 | ||
| 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 | Quincy University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IWU | Quincy University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 82% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $60,500 | $45,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $22,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $232 |
Diversity |
IWU | Quincy University | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 9% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 10% |
Students |
IWU | Quincy University | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 42% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 51% | ||
Campus |
IWU | Quincy University | ||
| 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
- Illinois Wesleyan University is larger than than Quincy University based on total student enrollment (1,527 students vs. 1,307 students)
IWU vs. Quincy University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IWU or Quincy University?
- Illinois Wesleyan University is 67.8% more expensive to attend than Quincy University for in-state tuition ($53,610.00 vs. $31,940.00)
- Out of state tuition is 67.8% higher at IWU than Quincy University ($53,610.00 vs. $31,940.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Quincy University than IWU ($11,985 vs. $30,096)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Quincy University are 8.5% lower than costs at Illinois Wesleyan University ($11,440 vs. $12,418)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Illinois Wesleyan University as Quincy University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Illinois Wesleyan University students is 17.9% larger than aid received Quincy University ($36,614 vs. $31,052)
IWU vs. Quincy University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IWU or Quincy University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Quincy University or IWU .
- The average SAT score at Illinois Wesleyan University (1249) is 239 points higher than at Quincy University (1010)
- Incoming IWU students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Quincy University (22)
- Accepted freshman IWU students have a 0.39 point higher average high school GPA (3.86) than students at Quincy University (3.47)
- Quincy University has a higher acceptance rate (61.7%) than IWU (42.2%)
IWU vs. Quincy University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IWU or Quincy University? 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 Quincy University and IWU.
- The graduation rate at IWU is higher than Quincy University (82% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Illinois Wesleyan University earn on average $15,000 more per year than Quincy University graduates after ten years. ($60,500 vs. $45,500)
- Quincy University students graduate with a $4,500 lower median federal student loan debt than IWU graduates. ($22,500 vs. $27,000)
- Quincy University 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 Quincy University 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/