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UIC MSOE RIT Stevens Loyola Purdue UChicago Illinois Michigan ISU ISU Northwestern| Illinois Institute of Technology | Ohio Wesleyan University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
IIT | OWU | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Delaware, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 6,943 | 1,410 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #186 | #356 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | iit.edu | owu.edu | ||
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Costs |
IIT | OWU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,670 | $49,262 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,670 | $49,262 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,570 | $13,745 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,702 | $27,311 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $40,243 | $36,757 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
IIT | OWU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,243 | 5,324 | ||
| Admitted | 4,450 | 2,778 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 61.4% | 52.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.9% | 16.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.84 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | 23/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1220/1410 | 1123/1358 | ||
| 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 | Mar 1, 2025 | Mar 1, 2025 |
Academics |
IIT | OWU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IIT | OWU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 64% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $79,300 | $49,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
IIT | OWU | ||
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| % Men | 63% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 37% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 33% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 16% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 26% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 3% |
Students |
IIT | OWU | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 27% | ||
Campus |
IIT | OWU | ||
| 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
- Illinois Institute of Technology is larger than than OWU based on total student enrollment (6,943 students vs. 1,410 students)
IIT vs. OWU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IIT or OWU?
- Ohio Wesleyan University is 1.2% more expensive to attend than IIT for in-state tuition ($49,262.00 vs. $48,670.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.2% higher at OWU than Illinois Institute of Technology ($49,262.00 vs. $48,670.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ohio Wesleyan University than IIT ($27,311 vs. $28,702)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ohio Wesleyan University are 13.3% lower than costs at Illinois Institute of Technology ($13,745 vs. $15,570)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ohio Wesleyan University than Illinois Institute of Technology (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Illinois Institute of Technology students is 9.5% larger than aid received Ohio Wesleyan University ($40,243 vs. $36,757)
IIT vs. OWU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IIT or OWU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between OWU or IIT .
- Accepted freshman IIT students have a 0.3 point higher average high school GPA (3.84) than students at OWU (3.54)
- IIT has a higher acceptance rate (61.4%) than OWU (52.2%)
IIT vs. OWU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IIT or OWU? 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 OWU and IIT.
- The graduation rate at IIT is higher than Ohio Wesleyan University (64% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from Illinois Institute of Technology earn on average $29,700 more per year than OWU graduates after ten years. ($79,300 vs. $49,600)
- Ohio Wesleyan University and IIT graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Ohio Wesleyan University and IIT graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More IIT graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former OWU students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/