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ISU Bradley Illinois Wooster Loyola DePauw Lawrence Saint Louis University-Main Campus Wheaton College Marquette University Washington and Lee St Olaf| Illinois Wesleyan University | College of Our Lady of the Elms | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
IWU | Elms College | ||
| Location | Bloomington, IL | Chicopee, MA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,576 | 1,332 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #158 | #374 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | iwu.edu | elms.edu | ||
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Costs |
IWU | Elms College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $55,500 | $40,095 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $55,500 | $40,095 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,930 | $15,150 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $31,310 | $22,311 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,999 | $31,015 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
IWU | Elms College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,128 | 1,442 | ||
| Admitted | 2,768 | 1,264 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 45.2% | 87.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.9% | 15.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.86 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/29 | |||
| SAT Range | 1140/1330 | 1150/1320 | ||
| 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 | Elms College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IWU | Elms College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 82% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $60,500 | $46,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 61% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
IWU | Elms College | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 18% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 56% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 9% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 24% |
Students |
IWU | Elms College | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 71% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 26% | ||
Campus |
IWU | Elms College | ||
| 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
- Illinois Wesleyan University is larger than than Elms College based on total student enrollment (1,576 students vs. 1,332 students)
IWU vs. Elms College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IWU or Elms College?
- Illinois Wesleyan University is 38.4% more expensive to attend than Elms College for in-state tuition ($55,500.00 vs. $40,095.00)
- Out of state tuition is 38.4% higher at IWU than College of Our Lady of the Elms ($55,500.00 vs. $40,095.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at College of Our Lady of the Elms than IWU ($22,311 vs. $31,310)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Illinois Wesleyan University are 17.2% lower than costs at College of Our Lady of the Elms ($12,930 vs. $15,150)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Illinois Wesleyan University as College of Our Lady of the Elms (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Illinois Wesleyan University students is 19.3% larger than aid received College of Our Lady of the Elms ($36,999 vs. $31,015)
IWU vs. Elms College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IWU or Elms College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Elms College or IWU .
- The average SAT score at Illinois Wesleyan University (1249) is 273 points higher than at Elms College (976)
- Incoming IWU students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Elms College (22)
- Accepted freshman IWU students have a 0.44 point higher average high school GPA (3.86) than students at Elms College (3.42)
- Elms College has a higher acceptance rate (87.7%) than IWU (45.2%)
IWU vs. Elms College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IWU or Elms 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 Elms College and IWU.
- The graduation rate at IWU is higher than College of Our Lady of the Elms (82% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from Illinois Wesleyan University earn on average $14,200 more per year than Elms College graduates after ten years. ($60,500 vs. $46,300)
- College of Our Lady of the Elms students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than IWU graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Elms College graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than IWU graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More IWU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Elms College students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/