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Overview |
IWU | Cornell College | ||
| Location | Bloomington, IL | Mount Vernon, IA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,527 | 1,073 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #144 | #424 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | iwu.edu | cornellcollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
IWU | Cornell College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,610 | $48,514 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,610 | $48,514 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,418 | $10,872 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,096 | $25,686 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,614 | $38,069 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
IWU | Cornell College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,408 | 3,057 | ||
| Admitted | 1,861 | 2,425 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 42.2% | 79.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.5% | 13.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.86 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/30 | 23/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1120/1330 | 1170/1380 | ||
| 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 | Cornell College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IWU | Cornell College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 82% | 70% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $60,500 | $45,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
IWU | Cornell College | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 9% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 7% |
Students |
IWU | Cornell College | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 30% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 67% | ||
Campus |
IWU | Cornell 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 Cornell College based on total student enrollment (1,527 students vs. 1,073 students)
IWU vs. Cornell College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IWU or Cornell College?
- Illinois Wesleyan University is 10.5% more expensive to attend than Cornell College for in-state tuition ($53,610.00 vs. $48,514.00)
- Out of state tuition is 10.5% higher at IWU than Cornell College ($53,610.00 vs. $48,514.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Cornell College than IWU ($25,686 vs. $30,096)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cornell College are 14.2% lower than costs at Illinois Wesleyan University ($10,872 vs. $12,418)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Illinois Wesleyan University as Cornell College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Cornell College students is 4% larger than aid received Illinois Wesleyan University ($38,069 vs. $36,614)
IWU vs. Cornell College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IWU or Cornell College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Cornell College or IWU .
- The average SAT score at Illinois Wesleyan University (1249) is 72 points higher than at Cornell College (1177)
- Incoming IWU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Cornell College (26)
- Accepted freshman IWU students have a 0.33 point higher average high school GPA (3.86) than students at Cornell College (3.53)
- Cornell College has a higher acceptance rate (79.3%) than IWU (42.2%)
IWU vs. Cornell College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IWU or Cornell 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 Cornell College and IWU.
- The graduation rate at IWU is higher than Cornell College (82% vs. 70%)
- Graduates from Illinois Wesleyan University earn on average $15,100 more per year than Cornell College graduates after ten years. ($60,500 vs. $45,400)
- Cornell College and IWU graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Cornell College and IWU graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More IWU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Cornell College students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/