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Overview |
IWU | Denison | ||
| Location | Bloomington, IL | Granville, OH | ||
| Setting | Small City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,527 | 2,416 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #144 | #98 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | iwu.edu | denison.edu | ||
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Costs |
IWU | Denison | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,610 | $60,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,610 | $60,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,418 | $14,400 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,096 | $38,267 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,614 | $36,497 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
IWU | Denison | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,408 | 12,220 | ||
| Admitted | 1,861 | 2,684 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 42.2% | 22% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.5% | 25.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.86 | 3.76 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 25/30 | 29/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1120/1330 | 1270/1460 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
IWU | Denison | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IWU | Denison | ||
| Graduation Rate | 82% | 79% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $60,500 | $56,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $268 |
Diversity |
IWU | Denison | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 9% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
IWU | Denison | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 21% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 65% | ||
Campus |
IWU | Denison | ||
| 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
- Denison University is larger than than IWU based on total student enrollment (2,416 students vs. 1,527 students)
IWU vs. Denison Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IWU or Denison?
- Denison University is 11.9% more expensive to attend than IWU for in-state tuition ($60,000.00 vs. $53,610.00)
- Out of state tuition is 11.9% higher at Denison than Illinois Wesleyan University ($60,000.00 vs. $53,610.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Illinois Wesleyan University than Denison ($30,096 vs. $38,267)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Illinois Wesleyan University are 16% lower than costs at Denison University ($12,418 vs. $14,400)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Illinois Wesleyan University than Denison University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Illinois Wesleyan University students is 0.3% larger than aid received Denison University ($36,614 vs. $36,497)
IWU vs. Denison Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IWU or Denison? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Denison or IWU .
- Accepted freshman IWU students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.86) than students at Denison (3.76)
- IWU has a higher acceptance rate (42.2%) than Denison (22%)
IWU vs. Denison Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IWU or Denison? 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 Denison and IWU.
- The graduation rate at IWU is higher than Denison University (82% vs. 79%)
- Graduates from Illinois Wesleyan University earn on average $4,400 more per year than Denison graduates after ten years. ($60,500 vs. $56,100)
- Denison University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than IWU graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Denison graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than IWU graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More IWU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Denison students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 83%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/