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 | Berea College | College 3 | College 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
 |
|||
| Remove | Remove | +Add | +Add | |
Overview |
IWU | Berea College | ||
| Location | Bloomington, IL | Berea, KY | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,527 | 1,433 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #144 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | iwu.edu | berea.edu | ||
| Team Colors |
Costs |
IWU | Berea College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,610 | $44,300 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,610 | $44,300 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,418 | $7,742 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,096 | $2,020 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,614 | $55,298 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
IWU | Berea College | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,408 | 2,217 | ||
| Admitted | 1,861 | 545 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 42.2% | 24.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.5% | 64.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.86 | 3.62 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | High | ||
| ACT Range | 25/30 | 23/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1120/1330 | 1136/1298 | ||
| 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 31, 2025 |
Academics |
IWU | Berea College | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 8:1 | ||
| Popular Majors |
|
|
||
Outcomes |
IWU | Berea College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 82% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $60,500 | $36,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $5,800 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $59 |
Diversity |
IWU | Berea College | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % Men | 51% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 16% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 9% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
IWU | Berea College | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % In-State | 77% | 45% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 46% | ||
Campus |
IWU | Berea College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Illinois Wesleyan University is larger than than Berea College based on total student enrollment (1,527 students vs. 1,433 students)
IWU vs. Berea College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IWU or Berea College?
- Illinois Wesleyan University is 21% more expensive to attend than Berea College for in-state tuition ($53,610.00 vs. $44,300.00)
- Out of state tuition is 21% higher at IWU than Berea College ($53,610.00 vs. $44,300.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Berea College than IWU ($2,020 vs. $30,096)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Berea College are 60.4% lower than costs at Illinois Wesleyan University ($7,742 vs. $12,418)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Illinois Wesleyan University as Berea College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Berea College students is 51% larger than aid received Illinois Wesleyan University ($55,298 vs. $36,614)
IWU vs. Berea College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IWU or Berea College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Berea College or IWU .
- The average SAT score at Illinois Wesleyan University (1249) is 132 points higher than at Berea College (1117)
- Incoming IWU students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Berea College (24)
- Accepted freshman IWU students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.86) than students at Berea College (3.62)
- IWU has a higher acceptance rate (42.2%) than Berea College (24.6%)
IWU vs. Berea College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IWU or Berea 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 Berea College and IWU.
- Graduates from Illinois Wesleyan University earn on average $24,400 more per year than Berea College graduates after ten years. ($60,500 vs. $36,100)
- Berea College students graduate with a $21,200 lower median federal student loan debt than IWU graduates. ($5,800 vs. $27,000)
- Berea College graduates are paying $220 less per month on federal student loans than IWU graduates. ($59 vs. $279)
- More IWU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Berea College students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/