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Emory Miami SMU LSU University of Richmond Case Western ISU BC Vanderbilt George Washington Notre Dame USC| Illinois Wesleyan University | Tulane University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
IWU | Tulane | ||
| Location | Bloomington, IL | New Orleans, LA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,527 | 14,027 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #144 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | iwu.edu | tulane.edu | ||
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Costs |
IWU | Tulane | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,610 | $58,666 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,610 | $58,666 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,418 | $17,346 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,096 | $50,263 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,614 | $30,747 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 66% |
Admission |
IWU | Tulane | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,408 | 31,615 | ||
| Admitted | 1,861 | 3,621 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 42.2% | 11.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.5% | 50.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.86 | 3.64 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 25/30 | 31/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1120/1330 | 1370/1510 | ||
| 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 | Tulane | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IWU | Tulane | ||
| Graduation Rate | 82% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $60,500 | $74,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,529 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $284 |
Diversity |
IWU | Tulane | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 9% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 5% |
Students |
IWU | Tulane | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 9% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 86% | ||
Campus |
IWU | Tulane | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Tulane University is larger than than IWU based on total student enrollment (14,027 students vs. 1,527 students)
IWU vs. Tulane Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IWU or Tulane?
- Tulane University is 9.4% more expensive to attend than IWU for in-state tuition ($58,666.00 vs. $53,610.00)
- Out of state tuition is 9.4% higher at Tulane than Illinois Wesleyan University ($58,666.00 vs. $53,610.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Illinois Wesleyan University than Tulane ($30,096 vs. $50,263)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Illinois Wesleyan University are 39.7% lower than costs at Tulane University ($12,418 vs. $17,346)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Illinois Wesleyan University than Tulane University (100% vs. 66%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Illinois Wesleyan University students is 19.1% larger than aid received Tulane University ($36,614 vs. $30,747)
IWU vs. Tulane Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IWU or Tulane? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Tulane or IWU .
- The average SAT score at Tulane University (1346) is 97 points higher than at IWU (1249)
- Incoming Tulane students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (31) than students at IWU (28)
- Accepted freshman IWU students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.86) than students at Tulane (3.64)
- IWU has a higher acceptance rate (42.2%) than Tulane (11.5%)
IWU vs. Tulane Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IWU or Tulane? 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 Tulane and IWU.
- Graduates from Tulane University earn on average $13,700 more per year than IWU graduates after ten years. ($74,200 vs. $60,500)
- Illinois Wesleyan University students graduate with a $529 lower median federal student loan debt than Tulane graduates. ($27,000 vs. $27,529)
- IWU graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Tulane graduates. ($279 vs. $284)
- More IWU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Tulane students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/