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Simmons University Suffolk University ISU Bradley Emerson UMass Illinois Wooster Loyola DePauw Lawrence Lesley University| Illinois Wesleyan University | Emmanuel College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
IWU | Emmanuel College | ||
| Location | Bloomington, IL | Boston, MA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,527 | 2,012 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #144 | #421 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | iwu.edu | emmanuel.edu | ||
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Costs |
IWU | Emmanuel College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,610 | $44,448 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,610 | $44,448 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,418 | $16,730 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,096 | $32,273 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,614 | $29,956 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
IWU | Emmanuel College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,408 | 5,786 | ||
| Admitted | 1,861 | 4,611 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 42.2% | 79.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.5% | 12.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.86 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/30 | 25/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1120/1330 | 1160/1310 | ||
| 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 | Feb 15, 2025 |
Academics |
IWU | Emmanuel College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IWU | Emmanuel College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 82% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $60,500 | $50,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
IWU | Emmanuel College | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 23% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 77% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 9% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 7% |
Students |
IWU | Emmanuel College | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 56% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 43% | ||
Campus |
IWU | Emmanuel 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
- Emmanuel College is larger than than IWU based on total student enrollment (2,012 students vs. 1,527 students)
IWU vs. Emmanuel College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IWU or Emmanuel College?
- Illinois Wesleyan University is 20.6% more expensive to attend than Emmanuel College for in-state tuition ($53,610.00 vs. $44,448.00)
- Out of state tuition is 20.6% higher at IWU than Emmanuel College ($53,610.00 vs. $44,448.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Illinois Wesleyan University than Emmanuel College ($30,096 vs. $32,273)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Illinois Wesleyan University are 34.7% lower than costs at Emmanuel College ($12,418 vs. $16,730)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Illinois Wesleyan University as Emmanuel College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Illinois Wesleyan University students is 22.2% larger than aid received Emmanuel College ($36,614 vs. $29,956)
IWU vs. Emmanuel College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IWU or Emmanuel College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Emmanuel College or IWU .
- Accepted freshman IWU students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.86) than students at Emmanuel College (3.6)
- Emmanuel College has a higher acceptance rate (79.7%) than IWU (42.2%)
IWU vs. Emmanuel College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IWU or Emmanuel 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 Emmanuel College and IWU.
- The graduation rate at IWU is higher than Emmanuel College (82% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Illinois Wesleyan University earn on average $9,900 more per year than Emmanuel College graduates after ten years. ($60,500 vs. $50,600)
- Emmanuel College and IWU graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Emmanuel 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 Emmanuel 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/