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ISU Liberty University Bradley Taylor University Calvin University Illinois Wooster Loyola DePauw Lawrence Wheaton College Saint Louis University-Main Campus| Illinois Wesleyan University | Cedarville University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
IWU | Cedarville University | ||
| Location | Bloomington, IL | Cedarville, OH | ||
| Setting | Small City | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,527 | 4,960 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #144 | #312 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | iwu.edu | cedarville.edu | ||
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Costs |
IWU | Cedarville University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,610 | $34,498 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,610 | $34,498 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,418 | $8,400 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,096 | $25,462 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,614 | $19,637 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
IWU | Cedarville University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,408 | 5,435 | ||
| Admitted | 1,861 | 3,526 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 42.2% | 64.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.5% | 32.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.86 | 3.9 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 25/30 | 23/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1120/1330 | 1130/1380 | ||
| 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 | Cedarville University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IWU | Cedarville University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 82% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $60,500 | $45,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $22,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $232 |
Diversity |
IWU | Cedarville University | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 87% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 9% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
IWU | Cedarville University | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 34% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 62% | ||
Campus |
IWU | Cedarville University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Cedarville University is larger than than IWU based on total student enrollment (4,960 students vs. 1,527 students)
IWU vs. Cedarville University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IWU or Cedarville University?
- Illinois Wesleyan University is 55.4% more expensive to attend than Cedarville University for in-state tuition ($53,610.00 vs. $34,498.00)
- Out of state tuition is 55.4% higher at IWU than Cedarville University ($53,610.00 vs. $34,498.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Cedarville University than IWU ($25,462 vs. $30,096)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cedarville University are 47.8% lower than costs at Illinois Wesleyan University ($8,400 vs. $12,418)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Illinois Wesleyan University as Cedarville University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Illinois Wesleyan University students is 86.5% larger than aid received Cedarville University ($36,614 vs. $19,637)
IWU vs. Cedarville University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IWU or Cedarville University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Cedarville University or IWU .
- The average SAT score at Illinois Wesleyan University (1249) is 80 points higher than at Cedarville University (1169)
- Incoming IWU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Cedarville University (26)
- Accepted freshman Cedarville University students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.9) than students at IWU (3.86)
- Cedarville University has a higher acceptance rate (64.9%) than IWU (42.2%)
IWU vs. Cedarville University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IWU or Cedarville 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 Cedarville University and IWU.
- The graduation rate at IWU is higher than Cedarville University (82% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from Illinois Wesleyan University earn on average $14,600 more per year than Cedarville University graduates after ten years. ($60,500 vs. $45,900)
- Cedarville University students graduate with a $4,500 lower median federal student loan debt than IWU graduates. ($22,500 vs. $27,000)
- Cedarville University graduates are paying $47 less per month on federal student loans than IWU graduates. ($232 vs. $279)
- More IWU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Cedarville University students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 86%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/