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ISU Bradley Illinois Wooster Loyola DePauw Lawrence IU Valpo Saint Louis University-Main Campus Wheaton College University of Southern Indiana| Illinois Wesleyan University | University of Evansville | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
IWU | UE | ||
| Location | Bloomington, IL | Evansville, IN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,527 | 2,017 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #144 | #314 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | iwu.edu | evansville.edu | ||
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Costs |
IWU | UE | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,610 | $40,100 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,610 | $40,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,418 | $13,840 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,096 | $19,301 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,614 | $34,067 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
IWU | UE | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,408 | 4,397 | ||
| Admitted | 1,861 | 3,356 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 42.2% | 76.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.5% | 11.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.86 | 3.71 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/30 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1120/1330 | 1045/1300 | ||
| 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 | UE | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IWU | UE | ||
| Graduation Rate | 82% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $60,500 | $46,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 79% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
IWU | UE | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 9% | 13% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 6% |
Students |
IWU | UE | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 62% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 33% | ||
Campus |
IWU | UE | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Evansville is larger than than IWU based on total student enrollment (2,017 students vs. 1,527 students)
IWU vs. UE Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IWU or UE?
- Illinois Wesleyan University is 33.7% more expensive to attend than UE for in-state tuition ($53,610.00 vs. $40,100.00)
- Out of state tuition is 33.7% higher at IWU than University of Evansville ($53,610.00 vs. $40,100.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Evansville than IWU ($19,301 vs. $30,096)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Illinois Wesleyan University are 11.5% lower than costs at University of Evansville ($12,418 vs. $13,840)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Illinois Wesleyan University as University of Evansville (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Illinois Wesleyan University students is 7.5% larger than aid received University of Evansville ($36,614 vs. $34,067)
IWU vs. UE Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IWU or UE? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UE or IWU .
- The average SAT score at Illinois Wesleyan University (1249) is 92 points higher than at UE (1157)
- Incoming IWU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at UE (26)
- Accepted freshman IWU students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.86) than students at UE (3.71)
- UE has a higher acceptance rate (76.3%) than IWU (42.2%)
IWU vs. UE Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IWU or UE? 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 UE and IWU.
- The graduation rate at IWU is higher than University of Evansville (82% vs. 62%)
- Graduates from Illinois Wesleyan University earn on average $14,500 more per year than UE graduates after ten years. ($60,500 vs. $46,000)
- University of Evansville and IWU graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- University of Evansville 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 UE students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 79%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/