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Overview |
Scripps College | IWU | ||
| Location | Claremont, CA | Bloomington, IL | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,099 | 1,527 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #48 | #144 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | scrippscollege.edu | iwu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Scripps College | IWU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,494 | $53,610 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,494 | $53,610 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,818 | $12,418 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $43,923 | $30,096 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,143 | $36,614 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Scripps College | IWU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,099 | 4,408 | ||
| Admitted | 865 | 1,861 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 27.9% | 42.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 30.1% | 20.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 4.0 | 3.86 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A/A+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 32/34 | 25/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1390/1510 | 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 | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Scripps College | IWU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Scripps College | IWU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 88% | 82% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,300 | $60,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 91% | 87% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $144 | $279 |
Diversity |
Scripps College | IWU | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 51% | ||
| % Women | 99% | 49% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 8% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 2% |
Students |
Scripps College | IWU | ||
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| % In-State | 30% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 65% | 14% | ||
Campus |
Scripps College | IWU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | 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 Scripps College based on total student enrollment (1,527 students vs. 1,099 students)
Scripps College vs. IWU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Scripps College or IWU?
- Scripps College is 12.8% more expensive to attend than IWU for in-state tuition ($60,494.00 vs. $53,610.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12.8% higher at Scripps College than Illinois Wesleyan University ($60,494.00 vs. $53,610.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Illinois Wesleyan University than Scripps College ($30,096 vs. $43,923)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Illinois Wesleyan University are 59.6% lower than costs at Scripps College ($12,418 vs. $19,818)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Scripps College as Illinois Wesleyan University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Illinois Wesleyan University students is 73.2% larger than aid received Scripps College ($36,614 vs. $21,143)
Scripps College vs. IWU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Scripps College or IWU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between IWU or Scripps College .
- The average SAT score at Scripps College (1362) is 113 points higher than at IWU (1249)
- Incoming Scripps College students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (31) than students at IWU (28)
- Accepted freshman Scripps College students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at IWU (3.86)
- IWU has a higher acceptance rate (42.2%) than Scripps College (27.9%)
Scripps College vs. IWU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Scripps College or IWU? 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 IWU and Scripps College.
- The graduation rate at Scripps College is higher than Illinois Wesleyan University (88% vs. 82%)
- Graduates from Illinois Wesleyan University earn on average $1,200 more per year than Scripps College graduates after ten years. ($60,500 vs. $59,300)
- Scripps College students graduate with a $13,000 lower median federal student loan debt than IWU graduates. ($14,000 vs. $27,000)
- Scripps College graduates are paying $135 less per month on federal student loans than IWU graduates. ($144 vs. $279)
- More Scripps College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former IWU students, three years after graduation. (91% vs. 87%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/