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Overview |
IWU | Springfield College | ||
| Location | Bloomington, IL | Springfield, MA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,527 | 2,921 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #144 | #197 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | iwu.edu | spfldcol.edu | ||
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Costs |
IWU | Springfield College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,610 | $41,128 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,610 | $41,128 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,418 | $13,720 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,096 | $27,930 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,614 | $28,376 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
IWU | Springfield College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,408 | 3,549 | ||
| Admitted | 1,861 | 2,684 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 42.2% | 75.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.5% | 19.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.86 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/30 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1120/1330 | 1100/1300 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
IWU | Springfield College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IWU | Springfield College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 82% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $60,500 | $47,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $24,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $253 |
Diversity |
IWU | Springfield College | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 9% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
IWU | Springfield College | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 36% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 59% | ||
Campus |
IWU | Springfield College | ||
| 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
- Springfield College is larger than than IWU based on total student enrollment (2,921 students vs. 1,527 students)
IWU vs. Springfield College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IWU or Springfield College?
- Illinois Wesleyan University is 30.3% more expensive to attend than Springfield College for in-state tuition ($53,610.00 vs. $41,128.00)
- Out of state tuition is 30.3% higher at IWU than Springfield College ($53,610.00 vs. $41,128.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Springfield College than IWU ($27,930 vs. $30,096)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Illinois Wesleyan University are 10.5% lower than costs at Springfield College ($12,418 vs. $13,720)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Illinois Wesleyan University as Springfield College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Illinois Wesleyan University students is 29% larger than aid received Springfield College ($36,614 vs. $28,376)
IWU vs. Springfield College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IWU or Springfield College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Springfield College or IWU .
- The average SAT score at Illinois Wesleyan University (1249) is 207 points higher than at Springfield College (1042)
- Incoming IWU students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Springfield College (23)
- Accepted freshman IWU students have a 0.3 point higher average high school GPA (3.86) than students at Springfield College (3.56)
- Springfield College has a higher acceptance rate (75.6%) than IWU (42.2%)
IWU vs. Springfield College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IWU or Springfield 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 Springfield College and IWU.
- The graduation rate at IWU is higher than Springfield College (82% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from Illinois Wesleyan University earn on average $13,300 more per year than Springfield College graduates after ten years. ($60,500 vs. $47,200)
- Springfield College students graduate with a $2,500 lower median federal student loan debt than IWU graduates. ($24,500 vs. $27,000)
- Springfield College graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than IWU graduates. ($253 vs. $279)
- More IWU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Springfield College students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/