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ISU Bradley Illinois Wooster Loyola DePauw Lawrence Stonehill College Quinnipiac Providence Saint Louis University-Main Campus Bentley| Illinois Wesleyan University | Saint Anselm College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
IWU | Saint Anselm College | ||
| Location | Bloomington, IL | Manchester, NH | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,527 | 1,977 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #144 | #218 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | iwu.edu | anselm.edu | ||
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Costs |
IWU | Saint Anselm College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,610 | $43,940 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,610 | $43,940 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,418 | $16,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,096 | $35,080 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,614 | $27,936 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
IWU | Saint Anselm College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,408 | 3,514 | ||
| Admitted | 1,861 | 2,892 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 42.2% | 82.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.5% | 18.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.86 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/30 | 26/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1120/1330 | 1120/1290 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
IWU | Saint Anselm College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IWU | Saint Anselm College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 82% | 73% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $60,500 | $60,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
IWU | Saint Anselm College | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 9% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 9% |
Students |
IWU | Saint Anselm College | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 19% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 80% | ||
Campus |
IWU | Saint Anselm College | ||
| 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
- Saint Anselm College is larger than than IWU based on total student enrollment (1,977 students vs. 1,527 students)
IWU vs. Saint Anselm College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IWU or Saint Anselm College?
- Illinois Wesleyan University is 22% more expensive to attend than Saint Anselm College for in-state tuition ($53,610.00 vs. $43,940.00)
- Out of state tuition is 22% higher at IWU than Saint Anselm College ($53,610.00 vs. $43,940.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Illinois Wesleyan University than Saint Anselm College ($30,096 vs. $35,080)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Illinois Wesleyan University are 28.8% lower than costs at Saint Anselm College ($12,418 vs. $16,000)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Illinois Wesleyan University as Saint Anselm College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Illinois Wesleyan University students is 31.1% larger than aid received Saint Anselm College ($36,614 vs. $27,936)
IWU vs. Saint Anselm College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IWU or Saint Anselm College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Saint Anselm College or IWU .
- Accepted freshman IWU students have a 0.47 point higher average high school GPA (3.86) than students at Saint Anselm College (3.39)
- Saint Anselm College has a higher acceptance rate (82.3%) than IWU (42.2%)
IWU vs. Saint Anselm College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IWU or Saint Anselm 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 Saint Anselm College and IWU.
- The graduation rate at IWU is higher than Saint Anselm College (82% vs. 73%)
- Graduates from Illinois Wesleyan University earn on average $400 more per year than Saint Anselm College graduates after ten years. ($60,500 vs. $60,100)
- Saint Anselm College and IWU graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Saint Anselm College and IWU graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More IWU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Saint Anselm College students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 83%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/