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Overview |
EIU | Iowa Wesleyan College | ||
| Location | Charleston, IL | Mount Pleasant, IA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 8,857 | 871 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #672 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | eiu.edu | iwc.edu | ||
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Costs |
EIU | Iowa Wesleyan College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,709 | $33,550 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,136 | $33,550 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,812 | $11,340 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,380 | $20,074 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,773 | $26,670 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 92% |
Admission |
EIU | Iowa Wesleyan College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,584 | 2,975 | ||
| Admitted | 7,873 | 2,404 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68% | 80.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.1% | 8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 3.02 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/22 | |||
| SAT Range | 900/1120 | 830/1010 | ||
| 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 15, 2025 |
Academics |
EIU | Iowa Wesleyan College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
EIU | Iowa Wesleyan College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 25% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,500 | $36,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,650 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $244 | $258 |
Diversity |
EIU | Iowa Wesleyan College | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 56% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 44% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 52% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 24% |
Students |
EIU | Iowa Wesleyan College | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 25% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 60% | ||
Campus |
EIU | Iowa Wesleyan College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Eastern Illinois University is larger than than Iowa Wesleyan College based on total student enrollment (8,857 students vs. 871 students)
EIU vs. Iowa Wesleyan College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, EIU or Iowa Wesleyan College?
- Iowa Wesleyan College is 245.6% more expensive to attend than EIU for in-state tuition ($33,550.00 vs. $9,709.00)
- Out of state tuition is 176.5% higher at Iowa Wesleyan College than Eastern Illinois University ($33,550.00 vs. $12,136.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Eastern Illinois University than Iowa Wesleyan College ($13,380 vs. $20,074)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Eastern Illinois University are 4.9% lower than costs at Iowa Wesleyan College ($10,812 vs. $11,340)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Eastern Illinois University than Iowa Wesleyan College (100% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Iowa Wesleyan College students is 126.5% larger than aid received Eastern Illinois University ($26,670 vs. $11,773)
EIU vs. Iowa Wesleyan College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, EIU or Iowa Wesleyan College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Iowa Wesleyan College or EIU .
- The average SAT score at Eastern Illinois University (1010) is 61 points higher than at Iowa Wesleyan College (949)
- Incoming EIU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Iowa Wesleyan College (20)
- Accepted freshman EIU students have a 0.37 point higher average high school GPA (3.39) than students at Iowa Wesleyan College (3.02)
- Iowa Wesleyan College has a higher acceptance rate (80.8%) than EIU (68%)
EIU vs. Iowa Wesleyan College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, EIU or Iowa Wesleyan College? 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 Iowa Wesleyan College and EIU.
- The graduation rate at EIU is higher than Iowa Wesleyan College (59% vs. 25%)
- Graduates from Eastern Illinois University earn on average $6,600 more per year than Iowa Wesleyan College graduates after ten years. ($43,500 vs. $36,900)
- Eastern Illinois University students graduate with a $1,350 lower median federal student loan debt than Iowa Wesleyan College graduates. ($23,650 vs. $25,000)
- EIU graduates are paying $14 less per month on federal student loans than Iowa Wesleyan College graduates. ($244 vs. $258)
- More EIU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Iowa Wesleyan College students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/