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ISU Bradley TU Illinois Wooster Loyola DePauw Lawrence Saint Louis University-Main Campus Wheaton College Marquette University Washington and Lee| Illinois Wesleyan University | Goucher College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
IWU | Goucher College | ||
| Location | Bloomington, IL | Baltimore, MD | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,527 | 1,727 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #144 | #246 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | iwu.edu | goucher.edu | ||
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Costs |
IWU | Goucher College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,610 | $49,020 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,610 | $49,020 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,418 | $16,780 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,096 | $30,945 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,614 | $35,187 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
IWU | Goucher College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,408 | 2,946 | ||
| Admitted | 1,861 | 2,364 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 42.2% | 80.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.5% | 11.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.86 | 3.23 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/30 | 26/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1120/1330 | 1113/1328 | ||
| 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 | Goucher College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IWU | Goucher College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 82% | 70% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $60,500 | $52,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $268 |
Diversity |
IWU | Goucher College | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 27% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 73% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 9% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 4% |
Students |
IWU | Goucher College | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 45% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 50% | ||
Campus |
IWU | Goucher 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
- Goucher College is larger than than IWU based on total student enrollment (1,727 students vs. 1,527 students)
IWU vs. Goucher College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IWU or Goucher College?
- Illinois Wesleyan University is 9.4% more expensive to attend than Goucher College for in-state tuition ($53,610.00 vs. $49,020.00)
- Out of state tuition is 9.4% higher at IWU than Goucher College ($53,610.00 vs. $49,020.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Illinois Wesleyan University than Goucher College ($30,096 vs. $30,945)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Illinois Wesleyan University are 35.1% lower than costs at Goucher College ($12,418 vs. $16,780)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Illinois Wesleyan University as Goucher College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Illinois Wesleyan University students is 4.1% larger than aid received Goucher College ($36,614 vs. $35,187)
IWU vs. Goucher College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IWU or Goucher College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Goucher College or IWU .
- Accepted freshman IWU students have a 0.63 point higher average high school GPA (3.86) than students at Goucher College (3.23)
- Goucher College has a higher acceptance rate (80.2%) than IWU (42.2%)
IWU vs. Goucher College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IWU or Goucher 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 Goucher College and IWU.
- The graduation rate at IWU is higher than Goucher College (82% vs. 70%)
- Graduates from Illinois Wesleyan University earn on average $8,300 more per year than Goucher College graduates after ten years. ($60,500 vs. $52,200)
- Goucher College students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than IWU graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Goucher College 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 Goucher 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/