Add a college to compare up to four schools
Frequently compared to these colleges. Click a college to add to the comparison.
ISU Bradley Illinois Wooster Loyola DePauw Lawrence Saint Louis University-Main Campus Wheaton College Marquette University Washington and Lee St Olaf| Illinois Wesleyan University | Aquinas College | College 3 | College 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
 |
|||
| Remove | Remove | +Add | +Add | |
Overview |
IWU | Aquinas College | ||
| Location | Bloomington, IL | Nashville, TN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,527 | 342 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #144 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | iwu.edu | aquinascollege.edu | ||
| Team Colors |
Costs |
IWU | Aquinas College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,610 | $21,350 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,610 | $21,350 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,418 | $8,850 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,096 | $20,892 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,614 | $12,820 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
IWU | Aquinas College | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,408 | 245 | ||
| Admitted | 1,861 | 99 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 42.2% | 40.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.5% | 33.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.86 | 3.55 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 25/30 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1120/1330 | 1100/1370 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required | ||
| Application Deadline |
Academics |
IWU | Aquinas College | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 0:1 | ||
| Popular Majors |
|
|
||
Outcomes |
IWU | Aquinas College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 82% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $60,500 | $48,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $211 |
Diversity |
IWU | Aquinas College | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % Men | 51% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 9% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 9% |
Students |
IWU | Aquinas College | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % In-State | 77% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | - | ||
Campus |
IWU | Aquinas College | ||
| 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 Aquinas College based on total student enrollment (1,527 students vs. 342 students)
IWU vs. Aquinas College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IWU or Aquinas College?
- Illinois Wesleyan University is 151.1% more expensive to attend than Aquinas College for in-state tuition ($53,610.00 vs. $21,350.00)
- Out of state tuition is 151.1% higher at IWU than Aquinas College ($53,610.00 vs. $21,350.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Aquinas College than IWU ($20,892 vs. $30,096)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Aquinas College are 40.3% lower than costs at Illinois Wesleyan University ($8,850 vs. $12,418)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Illinois Wesleyan University as Aquinas College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Illinois Wesleyan University students is 185.6% larger than aid received Aquinas College ($36,614 vs. $12,820)
IWU vs. Aquinas College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IWU or Aquinas College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Aquinas College or IWU .
- The average SAT score at Illinois Wesleyan University (1249) is 134 points higher than at Aquinas College (1115)
- Incoming IWU students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Aquinas College (24)
- Accepted freshman IWU students have a 0.31 point higher average high school GPA (3.86) than students at Aquinas College (3.55)
- IWU has a higher acceptance rate (42.2%) than Aquinas College (40.4%)
IWU vs. Aquinas College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IWU or Aquinas 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 Aquinas College and IWU.
- The graduation rate at IWU is higher than Aquinas College (82% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Illinois Wesleyan University earn on average $11,900 more per year than Aquinas College graduates after ten years. ($60,500 vs. $48,600)
- Aquinas College students graduate with a $6,500 lower median federal student loan debt than IWU graduates. ($20,500 vs. $27,000)
- Aquinas College graduates are paying $68 less per month on federal student loans than IWU graduates. ($211 vs. $279)
- More IWU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Aquinas College students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/