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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| Agnes Scott College | Illinois Wesleyan University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Agnes Scott College | IWU | ||
| Location | Decatur, GA | Bloomington, IL | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,114 | 1,527 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #369 | #144 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | agnesscott.edu | iwu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Agnes Scott College | IWU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $45,456 | $53,610 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $45,456 | $53,610 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,375 | $12,418 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,305 | $30,096 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,267 | $36,614 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Agnes Scott College | IWU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,879 | 4,408 | ||
| Admitted | 1,250 | 1,861 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.5% | 42.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.1% | 20.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.77 | 3.86 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 24/31 | 25/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1130/1350 | 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 | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Agnes Scott College | IWU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Agnes Scott College | IWU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 82% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,600 | $60,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 87% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Agnes Scott College | IWU | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 51% | ||
| % Women | 98% | 49% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 33% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 34% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 8% | 3% | ||
| % International | 8% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
Agnes Scott College | IWU | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 14% | ||
Campus |
Agnes Scott College | IWU | ||
| 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 Agnes Scott College based on total student enrollment (1,527 students vs. 1,114 students)
Agnes Scott College vs. IWU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Agnes Scott College or IWU?
- Illinois Wesleyan University is 17.9% more expensive to attend than Agnes Scott College for in-state tuition ($53,610.00 vs. $45,456.00)
- Out of state tuition is 17.9% higher at IWU than Agnes Scott College ($53,610.00 vs. $45,456.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Agnes Scott College than IWU ($24,305 vs. $30,096)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Illinois Wesleyan University are 7.7% lower than costs at Agnes Scott College ($12,418 vs. $13,375)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Agnes Scott College as Illinois Wesleyan University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Illinois Wesleyan University students is 6.8% larger than aid received Agnes Scott College ($36,614 vs. $34,267)
Agnes Scott College vs. IWU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Agnes Scott College or IWU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between IWU or Agnes Scott College .
- Accepted freshman IWU students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.86) than students at Agnes Scott College (3.77)
- Agnes Scott College has a higher acceptance rate (66.5%) than IWU (42.2%)
Agnes Scott College vs. IWU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Agnes Scott 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 Agnes Scott College.
- The graduation rate at IWU is higher than Agnes Scott College (82% vs. 65%)
- Graduates from Illinois Wesleyan University earn on average $18,900 more per year than Agnes Scott College graduates after ten years. ($60,500 vs. $41,600)
- Illinois Wesleyan University and Agnes Scott College graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Illinois Wesleyan University and Agnes Scott College 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 Agnes Scott College students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/