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ISU Bradley Illinois Wooster Loyola DePauw Lawrence Saint Louis University-Main Campus Wheaton College Marquette University Wheaton College Washington and Lee| Illinois Wesleyan University | Gordon College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
IWU | Gordon College | ||
| Location | Bloomington, IL | Wenham, MA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,527 | 1,628 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #144 | #552 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Interdenominational | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | iwu.edu | gordon.edu | ||
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Costs |
IWU | Gordon College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,610 | $26,010 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,610 | $26,010 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,418 | $12,150 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,096 | $24,483 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,614 | $15,181 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
IWU | Gordon College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,408 | 1,395 | ||
| Admitted | 1,861 | 1,280 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 42.2% | 91.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.5% | 24.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.86 | 3.58 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/30 | 23/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1120/1330 | 1086/1313 | ||
| 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 1, 2025 |
Academics |
IWU | Gordon College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IWU | Gordon College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 82% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $60,500 | $45,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 85% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
IWU | Gordon College | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 9% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
IWU | Gordon College | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 37% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 54% | ||
Campus |
IWU | Gordon 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
- Gordon College is larger than than IWU based on total student enrollment (1,628 students vs. 1,527 students)
IWU vs. Gordon College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IWU or Gordon College?
- Illinois Wesleyan University is 106.1% more expensive to attend than Gordon College for in-state tuition ($53,610.00 vs. $26,010.00)
- Out of state tuition is 106.1% higher at IWU than Gordon College ($53,610.00 vs. $26,010.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Gordon College than IWU ($24,483 vs. $30,096)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Gordon College are 2.2% lower than costs at Illinois Wesleyan University ($12,150 vs. $12,418)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Illinois Wesleyan University as Gordon College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Illinois Wesleyan University students is 141.2% larger than aid received Gordon College ($36,614 vs. $15,181)
IWU vs. Gordon College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IWU or Gordon College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Gordon College or IWU .
- The average SAT score at Illinois Wesleyan University (1249) is 137 points higher than at Gordon College (1112)
- Incoming IWU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Gordon College (26)
- Accepted freshman IWU students have a 0.28 point higher average high school GPA (3.86) than students at Gordon College (3.58)
- Gordon College has a higher acceptance rate (91.8%) than IWU (42.2%)
IWU vs. Gordon College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IWU or Gordon 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 Gordon College and IWU.
- The graduation rate at IWU is higher than Gordon College (82% vs. 74%)
- Graduates from Illinois Wesleyan University earn on average $15,200 more per year than Gordon College graduates after ten years. ($60,500 vs. $45,300)
- Gordon College and IWU graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Gordon 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 Gordon College students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 85%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/