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ISU Bradley Illinois Wooster Loyola DePauw Lawrence Saint Louis University-Main Campus Wheaton College Augustana Marquette University Washington and Lee| Illinois Wesleyan University | Saint Ambrose University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
IWU | St. Ambrose University | ||
| Location | Bloomington, IL | Davenport, IA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,527 | 2,747 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #144 | #402 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | iwu.edu | sau.edu | ||
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Costs |
IWU | St. Ambrose University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,610 | $34,290 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,610 | $34,290 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,418 | $11,988 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,096 | $23,359 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,614 | $25,476 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
IWU | St. Ambrose University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,408 | 3,589 | ||
| Admitted | 1,861 | 2,653 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 42.2% | 73.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.5% | 17.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.86 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 25/30 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1120/1330 | 1020/1240 | ||
| 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 | St. Ambrose University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IWU | St. Ambrose University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 82% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $60,500 | $48,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,764 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $266 |
Diversity |
IWU | St. Ambrose University | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 9% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 4% |
Students |
IWU | St. Ambrose University | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 33% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 64% | ||
Campus |
IWU | St. Ambrose University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Saint Ambrose University is larger than than IWU based on total student enrollment (2,747 students vs. 1,527 students)
IWU vs. St. Ambrose University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IWU or St. Ambrose University ?
- Illinois Wesleyan University is 56.3% more expensive to attend than St. Ambrose University for in-state tuition ($53,610.00 vs. $34,290.00)
- Out of state tuition is 56.3% higher at IWU than Saint Ambrose University ($53,610.00 vs. $34,290.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Saint Ambrose University than IWU ($23,359 vs. $30,096)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Saint Ambrose University are 3.6% lower than costs at Illinois Wesleyan University ($11,988 vs. $12,418)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Illinois Wesleyan University as Saint Ambrose University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Illinois Wesleyan University students is 43.7% larger than aid received Saint Ambrose University ($36,614 vs. $25,476)
IWU vs. St. Ambrose University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IWU or St. Ambrose University ? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between St. Ambrose University or IWU .
- The average SAT score at Illinois Wesleyan University (1249) is 199 points higher than at St. Ambrose University (1050)
- Incoming IWU students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at St. Ambrose University (23)
- Accepted freshman IWU students have a 0.47 point higher average high school GPA (3.86) than students at St. Ambrose University (3.39)
- St. Ambrose University has a higher acceptance rate (73.9%) than IWU (42.2%)
IWU vs. St. Ambrose University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IWU or St. Ambrose 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 St. Ambrose University and IWU.
- The graduation rate at IWU is higher than Saint Ambrose University (82% vs. 62%)
- Graduates from Illinois Wesleyan University earn on average $12,200 more per year than St. Ambrose University graduates after ten years. ($60,500 vs. $48,300)
- Saint Ambrose University students graduate with a $1,236 lower median federal student loan debt than IWU graduates. ($25,764 vs. $27,000)
- St. Ambrose University graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than IWU graduates. ($266 vs. $279)
- More IWU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former St. Ambrose University students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 71%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/