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WUSTL ISU Loyola Creighton University Marquette University Illinois University of Missouri-Kansas City Bradley Butler Drake Wooster Wisconsin| Illinois Wesleyan University | Saint Louis University Main Campus | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
IWU | Saint Louis University-Main Campus | ||
| Location | Bloomington, IL | Saint Louis, MO | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,527 | 15,755 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #144 | #171 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | iwu.edu | slu.edu | ||
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Costs |
IWU | Saint Louis University-Main Campus | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,610 | $49,800 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,610 | $49,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,418 | $13,890 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,096 | $29,651 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,614 | $37,006 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
IWU | Saint Louis University-Main Campus | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,408 | 12,986 | ||
| Admitted | 1,861 | 11,001 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 42.2% | 84.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.5% | 15.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.86 | 3.95 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/30 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1120/1330 | 1210/1400 | ||
| 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 | Saint Louis University-Main Campus | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IWU | Saint Louis University-Main Campus | ||
| Graduation Rate | 82% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $60,500 | $61,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $268 |
Diversity |
IWU | Saint Louis University-Main Campus | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 9% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
IWU | Saint Louis University-Main Campus | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 42% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 54% | ||
Campus |
IWU | Saint Louis University-Main Campus | ||
| 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 Louis University Main Campus is larger than than IWU based on total student enrollment (15,755 students vs. 1,527 students)
IWU vs. Saint Louis University-Main Campus Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IWU or Saint Louis University-Main Campus?
- Illinois Wesleyan University is 7.7% more expensive to attend than Saint Louis University-Main Campus for in-state tuition ($53,610.00 vs. $49,800.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.7% higher at IWU than Saint Louis University Main Campus ($53,610.00 vs. $49,800.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Saint Louis University Main Campus than IWU ($29,651 vs. $30,096)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Illinois Wesleyan University are 11.9% lower than costs at Saint Louis University Main Campus ($12,418 vs. $13,890)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Illinois Wesleyan University than Saint Louis University Main Campus (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Louis University Main Campus students is 1.1% larger than aid received Illinois Wesleyan University ($37,006 vs. $36,614)
IWU vs. Saint Louis University-Main Campus Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IWU or Saint Louis University-Main Campus? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Saint Louis University-Main Campus or IWU .
- The average SAT score at Saint Louis University Main Campus (1257) is 8 points higher than at IWU (1249)
- Incoming IWU students have at the same average ACT score (28) as students at Saint Louis University-Main Campus (28)
- Accepted freshman Saint Louis University-Main Campus students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.95) than students at IWU (3.86)
- Saint Louis University-Main Campus has a higher acceptance rate (84.7%) than IWU (42.2%)
IWU vs. Saint Louis University-Main Campus Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IWU or Saint Louis University-Main Campus? 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 Louis University-Main Campus and IWU.
- The graduation rate at IWU is higher than Saint Louis University Main Campus (82% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from Saint Louis University Main Campus earn on average $1,300 more per year than IWU graduates after ten years. ($61,800 vs. $60,500)
- Saint Louis University Main Campus students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than IWU graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Saint Louis University-Main Campus graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than IWU graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More IWU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Saint Louis University-Main Campus students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/