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ISU Bradley WSU Saginaw Valley State University UM-Dearborn Illinois Wooster Michigan Loyola DePauw Lawrence Michigan State| Illinois Wesleyan University | University of Michigan Flint | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
IWU | UM-Flint | ||
| Location | Bloomington, IL | Flint, MI | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,527 | 5,985 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #144 | #640 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | iwu.edu | umflint.edu | ||
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Costs |
IWU | UM-Flint | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,610 | $12,618 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,610 | $24,882 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,418 | $10,628 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,096 | $10,840 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,614 | $13,389 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
IWU | UM-Flint | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,408 | 6,140 | ||
| Admitted | 1,861 | 4,074 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 42.2% | 66.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.5% | 12.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.86 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 25/30 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1120/1330 | 930/1220 | ||
| 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 22, 2024 |
Academics |
IWU | UM-Flint | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IWU | UM-Flint | ||
| Graduation Rate | 82% | 37% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $60,500 | $42,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 40% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
IWU | UM-Flint | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 9% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 4% |
Students |
IWU | UM-Flint | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 1% | ||
Campus |
IWU | UM-Flint | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Michigan Flint is larger than than IWU based on total student enrollment (5,985 students vs. 1,527 students)
IWU vs. UM-Flint Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IWU or UM-Flint?
- Illinois Wesleyan University is 324.9% more expensive to attend than UM-Flint for in-state tuition ($53,610.00 vs. $12,618.00)
- Out of state tuition is 115.5% higher at IWU than University of Michigan Flint ($53,610.00 vs. $24,882.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Michigan Flint than IWU ($10,840 vs. $30,096)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Michigan Flint are 16.8% lower than costs at Illinois Wesleyan University ($10,628 vs. $12,418)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Illinois Wesleyan University than University of Michigan Flint (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Illinois Wesleyan University students is 173.5% larger than aid received University of Michigan Flint ($36,614 vs. $13,389)
IWU vs. UM-Flint Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IWU or UM-Flint? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UM-Flint or IWU .
- The average SAT score at Illinois Wesleyan University (1249) is 257 points higher than at UM-Flint (992)
- Incoming IWU students have a 7 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at UM-Flint (21)
- Accepted freshman IWU students have a 0.32 point higher average high school GPA (3.86) than students at UM-Flint (3.54)
- UM-Flint has a higher acceptance rate (66.4%) than IWU (42.2%)
IWU vs. UM-Flint Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IWU or UM-Flint? 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 UM-Flint and IWU.
- The graduation rate at IWU is higher than University of Michigan Flint (82% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Illinois Wesleyan University earn on average $18,000 more per year than UM-Flint graduates after ten years. ($60,500 vs. $42,500)
- University of Michigan Flint and IWU graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- University of Michigan Flint 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 UM-Flint students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 40%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/