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ISU Bradley Illinois Wooster Loyola DePauw Lawrence Saint Louis University-Main Campus Wheaton College Marquette University Washington and Lee St Olaf| Illinois Wesleyan University | University of Great Falls | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
IWU | University of Great Falls | ||
| Location | Bloomington, IL | Great Falls, MT | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,527 | 955 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #144 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | iwu.edu | ugf.edu | ||
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Costs |
IWU | University of Great Falls | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,610 | $27,256 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,610 | $27,256 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,418 | $10,233 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,096 | $22,318 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,614 | $18,815 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
IWU | University of Great Falls | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,408 | 199 | ||
| Admitted | 1,861 | 190 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 42.2% | 95.5%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.5% | 52.1%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.86 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/30 | 17/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 1120/1330 | 720/740 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 5, 2024 |
Academics |
IWU | University of Great Falls | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IWU | University of Great Falls | ||
| Graduation Rate | 82% | 29% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $60,500 | $36,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
IWU | University of Great Falls | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 69% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 9% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 6% |
Students |
IWU | University of Great Falls | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 49% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 48% | ||
Campus |
IWU | University of Great Falls | ||
| 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
- Illinois Wesleyan University is larger than than University of Great Falls based on total student enrollment (1,527 students vs. 955 students)
IWU vs. University of Great Falls Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IWU or University of Great Falls?
- Illinois Wesleyan University is 96.7% more expensive to attend than University of Great Falls for in-state tuition ($53,610.00 vs. $27,256.00)
- Out of state tuition is 96.7% higher at IWU than University of Great Falls ($53,610.00 vs. $27,256.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Great Falls than IWU ($22,318 vs. $30,096)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Great Falls are 21.4% lower than costs at Illinois Wesleyan University ($10,233 vs. $12,418)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Illinois Wesleyan University than University of Great Falls (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Illinois Wesleyan University students is 94.6% larger than aid received University of Great Falls ($36,614 vs. $18,815)
IWU vs. University of Great Falls Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IWU or University of Great Falls? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Great Falls or IWU .
- Accepted freshman IWU students have a 0.56 point higher average high school GPA (3.86) than students at University of Great Falls (3.3)
- University of Great Falls has a higher acceptance rate (95.5%) than IWU (42.2%)
IWU vs. University of Great Falls Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IWU or University of Great Falls? 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 University of Great Falls and IWU.
- The graduation rate at IWU is higher than University of Great Falls (82% vs. 29%)
- Graduates from Illinois Wesleyan University earn on average $24,000 more per year than University of Great Falls graduates after ten years. ($60,500 vs. $36,500)
- University of Great Falls students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than IWU graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- University of Great Falls graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than IWU graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More IWU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Great Falls students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/