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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 | Houghton College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
IWU | Houghton College | ||
| Location | Bloomington, IL | Houghton, NY | ||
| Setting | Small City | Remote Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 1,527 | 833 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #144 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Wesleyan | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | iwu.edu | houghton.edu | ||
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Costs |
IWU | Houghton College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,610 | $15,900 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,610 | $15,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,418 | $10,336 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,096 | $21,550 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,614 | $8,587 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
IWU | Houghton College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,408 | 974 | ||
| Admitted | 1,861 | 750 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 42.2% | 77% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.5% | 24% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.86 | 3.25 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/30 | |||
| SAT Range | 1120/1330 | 1110/1320 | ||
| 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 | Houghton College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IWU | Houghton College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 82% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $60,500 | $44,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $263 |
Diversity |
IWU | Houghton College | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 9% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
IWU | Houghton College | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 34% | ||
Campus |
IWU | Houghton 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
- Illinois Wesleyan University is larger than than Houghton College based on total student enrollment (1,527 students vs. 833 students)
IWU vs. Houghton College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IWU or Houghton College?
- Illinois Wesleyan University is 237.2% more expensive to attend than Houghton College for in-state tuition ($53,610.00 vs. $15,900.00)
- Out of state tuition is 237.2% higher at IWU than Houghton College ($53,610.00 vs. $15,900.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Houghton College than IWU ($21,550 vs. $30,096)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Houghton College are 20.1% lower than costs at Illinois Wesleyan University ($10,336 vs. $12,418)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Illinois Wesleyan University than Houghton College (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Illinois Wesleyan University students is 326.4% larger than aid received Houghton College ($36,614 vs. $8,587)
IWU vs. Houghton College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IWU or Houghton College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Houghton College or IWU .
- The average SAT score at Illinois Wesleyan University (1249) is 139 points higher than at Houghton College (1110)
- Incoming IWU students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Houghton College (25)
- Accepted freshman IWU students have a 0.61 point higher average high school GPA (3.86) than students at Houghton College (3.25)
- Houghton College has a higher acceptance rate (77%) than IWU (42.2%)
IWU vs. Houghton College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IWU or Houghton 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 Houghton College and IWU.
- The graduation rate at IWU is higher than Houghton College (82% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from Illinois Wesleyan University earn on average $16,200 more per year than Houghton College graduates after ten years. ($60,500 vs. $44,300)
- Houghton College students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than IWU graduates. ($25,500 vs. $27,000)
- Houghton College graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than IWU graduates. ($263 vs. $279)
- More IWU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Houghton College students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 77%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/