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ISU Bradley Illinois Wooster Loyola DePauw Lawrence Saint Louis University-Main Campus Wheaton College F&M Marquette University Washington and Lee| Illinois Wesleyan University | Washington & Jefferson College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
IWU | W&J | ||
| Location | Bloomington, IL | Washington, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,527 | 1,151 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #144 | #264 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | iwu.edu | washjeff.edu | ||
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Costs |
IWU | W&J | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,610 | $49,612 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,610 | $49,612 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,418 | $13,524 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,096 | $25,636 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,614 | $38,963 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
IWU | W&J | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,408 | 3,414 | ||
| Admitted | 1,861 | 3,007 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 42.2% | 88.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.5% | 11.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.86 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/30 | 19/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1120/1330 | 1010/1250 | ||
| 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 | W&J | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IWU | W&J | ||
| Graduation Rate | 82% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $60,500 | $56,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 79% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
IWU | W&J | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 9% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
IWU | W&J | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 28% | ||
Campus |
IWU | W&J | ||
| 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 W&J based on total student enrollment (1,527 students vs. 1,151 students)
IWU vs. W&J Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IWU or W&J?
- Illinois Wesleyan University is 8.1% more expensive to attend than W&J for in-state tuition ($53,610.00 vs. $49,612.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8.1% higher at IWU than Washington & Jefferson College ($53,610.00 vs. $49,612.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Washington & Jefferson College than IWU ($25,636 vs. $30,096)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Illinois Wesleyan University are 8.9% lower than costs at Washington & Jefferson College ($12,418 vs. $13,524)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Illinois Wesleyan University as Washington & Jefferson College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Washington & Jefferson College students is 6.4% larger than aid received Illinois Wesleyan University ($38,963 vs. $36,614)
IWU vs. W&J Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IWU or W&J? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between W&J or IWU .
- Accepted freshman IWU students have a 0.32 point higher average high school GPA (3.86) than students at W&J (3.54)
- W&J has a higher acceptance rate (88.1%) than IWU (42.2%)
IWU vs. W&J Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IWU or W&J? 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 W&J and IWU.
- The graduation rate at IWU is higher than Washington & Jefferson College (82% vs. 74%)
- Graduates from Illinois Wesleyan University earn on average $3,600 more per year than W&J graduates after ten years. ($60,500 vs. $56,900)
- Washington & Jefferson College and IWU graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Washington & Jefferson College 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 W&J 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/