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RPI Clarkson UB Binghamton University Stevens Syracuse Drexel IIT U of R MIT NJIT ISU| Illinois Wesleyan University | Rochester Institute of Technology | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
IWU | RIT | ||
| Location | Bloomington, IL | Rochester, NY | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,527 | 16,615 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #144 | #172 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | iwu.edu | rit.edu | ||
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Costs |
IWU | RIT | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,610 | $53,720 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,610 | $53,720 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,418 | $14,978 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,096 | $39,600 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,614 | $29,122 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
IWU | RIT | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,408 | 23,976 | ||
| Admitted | 1,861 | 16,105 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 42.2% | 67.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.5% | 19.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.86 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 25/30 | 29/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1120/1330 | 1270/1450 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
IWU | RIT | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IWU | RIT | ||
| Graduation Rate | 82% | 64% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $60,500 | $64,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $28,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $289 |
Diversity |
IWU | RIT | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 65% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 35% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 9% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 5% |
Students |
IWU | RIT | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 47% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 49% | ||
Campus |
IWU | RIT | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Rochester Institute of Technology is larger than than IWU based on total student enrollment (16,615 students vs. 1,527 students)
IWU vs. RIT Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IWU or RIT ?
- Rochester Institute of Technology is 0.2% more expensive to attend than IWU for in-state tuition ($53,720.00 vs. $53,610.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.2% higher at RIT than Illinois Wesleyan University ($53,720.00 vs. $53,610.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Illinois Wesleyan University than RIT ($30,096 vs. $39,600)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Illinois Wesleyan University are 20.6% lower than costs at Rochester Institute of Technology ($12,418 vs. $14,978)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Illinois Wesleyan University than Rochester Institute of Technology (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Illinois Wesleyan University students is 25.7% larger than aid received Rochester Institute of Technology ($36,614 vs. $29,122)
IWU vs. RIT Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IWU or RIT ? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between RIT or IWU .
- The average SAT score at Rochester Institute of Technology (1251) is 2 points higher than at IWU (1249)
- Incoming RIT students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at IWU (28)
- Accepted freshman IWU students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.86) than students at RIT (3.7)
- RIT has a higher acceptance rate (67.2%) than IWU (42.2%)
IWU vs. RIT Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IWU or RIT ? 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 RIT and IWU.
- The graduation rate at IWU is higher than Rochester Institute of Technology (82% vs. 64%)
- Graduates from Rochester Institute of Technology earn on average $4,400 more per year than IWU graduates after ten years. ($64,900 vs. $60,500)
- Illinois Wesleyan University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than RIT graduates. ($27,000 vs. $28,000)
- IWU graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than RIT graduates. ($279 vs. $289)
- More IWU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former RIT students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/