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Overview |
IWU | Michigan | ||
| Location | Bloomington, IL | Ann Arbor, MI | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,527 | 51,225 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #144 | #50 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | iwu.edu | umich.edu | ||
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Costs |
IWU | Michigan | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,610 | $16,404 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,610 | $55,002 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,418 | $13,171 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,096 | $19,318 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,614 | $15,121 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 67% |
Admission |
IWU | Michigan | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,408 | 84,289 | ||
| Admitted | 1,861 | 14,914 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 42.2% | 17.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.5% | 47.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.86 | 3.88 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 25/30 | 31/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1120/1330 | 1350/1530 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
IWU | Michigan | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IWU | Michigan | ||
| Graduation Rate | 82% | 90% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $60,500 | $74,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $20,103 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $207 |
Diversity |
IWU | Michigan | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 9% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 6% |
Students |
IWU | Michigan | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 44% | ||
Campus |
IWU | Michigan | ||
| 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
- University of Michigan is larger than than IWU based on total student enrollment (51,225 students vs. 1,527 students)
IWU vs. Michigan Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IWU or Michigan?
- Illinois Wesleyan University is 226.8% more expensive to attend than Michigan for in-state tuition ($53,610.00 vs. $16,404.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.6% higher at Michigan than Illinois Wesleyan University ($55,002.00 vs. $53,610.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Michigan than IWU ($19,318 vs. $30,096)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Illinois Wesleyan University are 6.1% lower than costs at University of Michigan ($12,418 vs. $13,171)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Illinois Wesleyan University than University of Michigan (100% vs. 67%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Illinois Wesleyan University students is 142.1% larger than aid received University of Michigan ($36,614 vs. $15,121)
IWU vs. Michigan Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IWU or Michigan? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Michigan or IWU .
- The average SAT score at University of Michigan (1384) is 135 points higher than at IWU (1249)
- Incoming Michigan students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (31) than students at IWU (28)
- Accepted freshman Michigan students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.88) than students at IWU (3.86)
- IWU has a higher acceptance rate (42.2%) than Michigan (17.7%)
IWU vs. Michigan Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IWU or Michigan? 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 Michigan and IWU.
- The graduation rate at Michigan is higher than Illinois Wesleyan University (90% vs. 82%)
- Graduates from University of Michigan earn on average $13,900 more per year than IWU graduates after ten years. ($74,400 vs. $60,500)
- University of Michigan students graduate with a $6,897 lower median federal student loan debt than IWU graduates. ($20,103 vs. $27,000)
- Michigan graduates are paying $72 less per month on federal student loans than IWU graduates. ($207 vs. $279)
- More IWU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Michigan students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 78%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/