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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 | Warren Wilson College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
IWU | Warren Wilson | ||
| Location | Bloomington, IL | Swannanoa, NC | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,527 | 793 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #144 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | iwu.edu | warren-wilson.edu | ||
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Costs |
IWU | Warren Wilson | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,610 | $37,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,610 | $37,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,418 | $12,050 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,096 | $28,086 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,614 | $26,012 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
IWU | Warren Wilson | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,408 | 905 | ||
| Admitted | 1,861 | 760 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 42.2% | 84% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.5% | 25.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.86 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/30 | 21/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1120/1330 | |||
| 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 | Jul 3, 2024 |
Academics |
IWU | Warren Wilson | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IWU | Warren Wilson | ||
| Graduation Rate | 82% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $60,500 | $30,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $237 |
Diversity |
IWU | Warren Wilson | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 9% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 4% |
Students |
IWU | Warren Wilson | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 40% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 58% | ||
Campus |
IWU | Warren Wilson | ||
| 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 Warren Wilson based on total student enrollment (1,527 students vs. 793 students)
IWU vs. Warren Wilson Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IWU or Warren Wilson?
- Illinois Wesleyan University is 43% more expensive to attend than Warren Wilson for in-state tuition ($53,610.00 vs. $37,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 43% higher at IWU than Warren Wilson College ($53,610.00 vs. $37,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Warren Wilson College than IWU ($28,086 vs. $30,096)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Warren Wilson College are 3.1% lower than costs at Illinois Wesleyan University ($12,050 vs. $12,418)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Illinois Wesleyan University as Warren Wilson College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Illinois Wesleyan University students is 40.8% larger than aid received Warren Wilson College ($36,614 vs. $26,012)
IWU vs. Warren Wilson Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IWU or Warren Wilson? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Warren Wilson or IWU .
- The average SAT score at Illinois Wesleyan University (1249) is 129 points higher than at Warren Wilson (1120)
- Incoming IWU students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Warren Wilson (25)
- Accepted freshman IWU students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.86) than students at Warren Wilson (3.6)
- Warren Wilson has a higher acceptance rate (84%) than IWU (42.2%)
IWU vs. Warren Wilson Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IWU or Warren Wilson? 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 Warren Wilson and IWU.
- The graduation rate at IWU is higher than Warren Wilson College (82% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Illinois Wesleyan University earn on average $29,700 more per year than Warren Wilson graduates after ten years. ($60,500 vs. $30,800)
- Warren Wilson College students graduate with a $4,000 lower median federal student loan debt than IWU graduates. ($23,000 vs. $27,000)
- Warren Wilson graduates are paying $42 less per month on federal student loans than IWU graduates. ($237 vs. $279)
- More IWU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Warren Wilson students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/