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ISU Drew University Monmouth University Bradley FDU Illinois Wooster Loyola Montclair State University DePauw Lawrence Kean| Illinois Wesleyan University | Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
IWU | FDU | ||
| Location | Bloomington, IL | Madison, NJ | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,527 | 2,823 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #144 | #342 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | iwu.edu | fdu.edu | ||
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Costs |
IWU | FDU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,610 | $33,264 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,610 | $33,264 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,418 | $15,588 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,096 | $21,408 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,614 | $28,436 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
IWU | FDU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,408 | 4,421 | ||
| Admitted | 1,861 | 3,940 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 42.2% | 89.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.5% | 11.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.86 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/30 | 19/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1120/1330 | 1040/1310 | ||
| 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 | FDU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IWU | FDU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 82% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $60,500 | $52,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $268 |
Diversity |
IWU | FDU | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 16% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 9% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 7% |
Students |
IWU | FDU | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 18% | ||
Campus |
IWU | FDU | ||
| 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
- Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham is larger than than IWU based on total student enrollment (2,823 students vs. 1,527 students)
IWU vs. FDU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IWU or FDU?
- Illinois Wesleyan University is 61.2% more expensive to attend than FDU for in-state tuition ($53,610.00 vs. $33,264.00)
- Out of state tuition is 61.2% higher at IWU than Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham ($53,610.00 vs. $33,264.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham than IWU ($21,408 vs. $30,096)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Illinois Wesleyan University are 25.5% lower than costs at Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham ($12,418 vs. $15,588)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Illinois Wesleyan University as Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Illinois Wesleyan University students is 28.8% larger than aid received Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham ($36,614 vs. $28,436)
IWU vs. FDU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IWU or FDU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between FDU or IWU .
- The average SAT score at Illinois Wesleyan University (1249) is 215 points higher than at FDU (1034)
- Incoming IWU students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at FDU (23)
- Accepted freshman IWU students have a 0.44 point higher average high school GPA (3.86) than students at FDU (3.42)
- FDU has a higher acceptance rate (89.1%) than IWU (42.2%)
IWU vs. FDU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IWU or FDU? 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 FDU and IWU.
- The graduation rate at IWU is higher than Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham (82% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from Illinois Wesleyan University earn on average $7,600 more per year than FDU graduates after ten years. ($60,500 vs. $52,900)
- Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than IWU graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- FDU 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 FDU students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/