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Overview |
IWU | Caldwell University | ||
| Location | Bloomington, IL | Caldwell, NJ | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,527 | 2,028 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #144 | #505 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | iwu.edu | caldwell.edu | ||
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Costs |
IWU | Caldwell University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,610 | $35,950 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,610 | $35,950 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,418 | $13,399 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,096 | $20,612 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,614 | $30,231 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
IWU | Caldwell University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,408 | 6,649 | ||
| Admitted | 1,861 | 4,413 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 42.2% | 66.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.5% | 10.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.86 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 25/30 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1120/1330 | 1010/1320 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
IWU | Caldwell University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IWU | Caldwell University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 82% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $60,500 | $46,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 50% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $266 |
Diversity |
IWU | Caldwell University | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 39% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 18% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 9% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 18% |
Students |
IWU | Caldwell University | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 71% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 7% | ||
Campus |
IWU | Caldwell University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Caldwell University is larger than than IWU based on total student enrollment (2,028 students vs. 1,527 students)
IWU vs. Caldwell University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IWU or Caldwell University?
- Illinois Wesleyan University is 49.1% more expensive to attend than Caldwell University for in-state tuition ($53,610.00 vs. $35,950.00)
- Out of state tuition is 49.1% higher at IWU than Caldwell University ($53,610.00 vs. $35,950.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Caldwell University than IWU ($20,612 vs. $30,096)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Illinois Wesleyan University are 7.9% lower than costs at Caldwell University ($12,418 vs. $13,399)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Illinois Wesleyan University than Caldwell University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Illinois Wesleyan University students is 21.1% larger than aid received Caldwell University ($36,614 vs. $30,231)
IWU vs. Caldwell University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IWU or Caldwell University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Caldwell University or IWU .
- The average SAT score at Illinois Wesleyan University (1249) is 280 points higher than at Caldwell University (969)
- Incoming IWU students have a 7 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Caldwell University (21)
- Accepted freshman IWU students have a 0.56 point higher average high school GPA (3.86) than students at Caldwell University (3.3)
- Caldwell University has a higher acceptance rate (66.4%) than IWU (42.2%)
IWU vs. Caldwell University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IWU or Caldwell University? 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 Caldwell University and IWU.
- The graduation rate at IWU is higher than Caldwell University (82% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from Illinois Wesleyan University earn on average $13,700 more per year than Caldwell University graduates after ten years. ($60,500 vs. $46,800)
- Caldwell University students graduate with a $1,250 lower median federal student loan debt than IWU graduates. ($25,750 vs. $27,000)
- Caldwell University graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than IWU graduates. ($266 vs. $279)
- More IWU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Caldwell University students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/