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ISU Bradley Illinois Wooster Loyola DePauw Lawrence Saint Louis University-Main Campus Wheaton College Marquette University Washington and Lee St Olaf| Illinois Wesleyan University | Hillsdale College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
IWU | Hillsdale College | ||
| Location | Bloomington, IL | Hillsdale, Michigan | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,576 | 1,823 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #158 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Undenominational | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | iwu.edu | hillsdale.edu | ||
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Costs |
IWU | Hillsdale College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $55,500 | $30,780 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $55,500 | $30,780 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,930 | $13,180 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $31,310 | $26,030 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,999 | $20,505 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
IWU | Hillsdale College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,128 | 2,773 | ||
| Admitted | 2,768 | 571 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 45.2% | 20.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.9% | 61.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.86 | 3.93 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 24/29 | 30/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1330 | 1340/1510 | ||
| 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 | Mar 15, 2025 |
Academics |
IWU | Hillsdale College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IWU | Hillsdale College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 82% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $60,500 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | N/A |
Diversity |
IWU | Hillsdale College | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 2% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | - | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 9% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
IWU | Hillsdale College | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 21% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 78% | ||
Campus |
IWU | Hillsdale College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Hillsdale College is larger than than IWU based on total student enrollment (1,823 students vs. 1,576 students)
IWU vs. Hillsdale College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IWU or Hillsdale College?
- Illinois Wesleyan University is 80.3% more expensive to attend than Hillsdale College for in-state tuition ($55,500.00 vs. $30,780.00)
- Out of state tuition is 80.3% higher at IWU than Hillsdale College ($55,500.00 vs. $30,780.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Hillsdale College than IWU ($26,030 vs. $31,310)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Illinois Wesleyan University are 1.9% lower than costs at Hillsdale College ($12,930 vs. $13,180)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Illinois Wesleyan University than Hillsdale College (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Illinois Wesleyan University students is 80.4% larger than aid received Hillsdale College ($36,999 vs. $20,505)
IWU vs. Hillsdale College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IWU or Hillsdale College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hillsdale College or IWU .
- Accepted freshman Hillsdale College students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.93) than students at IWU (3.86)
- IWU has a higher acceptance rate (45.2%) than Hillsdale College (20.6%)
IWU vs. Hillsdale College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IWU or Hillsdale 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 Hillsdale College and IWU.
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/