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ISU Xavier Bradley University of Dayton Ohio State Baldwin-Wallace College Duquesne University Kent State Illinois Wooster Miami Loyola| Illinois Wesleyan University | John Carroll University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
IWU | JCU | ||
| Location | Bloomington, IL | University Heights, OH | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,527 | 2,922 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #144 | #286 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | iwu.edu | jcu.edu | ||
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Costs |
IWU | JCU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,610 | $45,490 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,610 | $45,490 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,418 | $13,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,096 | $30,496 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,614 | $30,415 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
IWU | JCU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,408 | 4,310 | ||
| Admitted | 1,861 | 3,550 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 42.2% | 82.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.5% | 15.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.86 | 3.66 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/30 | 25/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1120/1330 | 1160/1320 | ||
| 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 | JCU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IWU | JCU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 82% | 71% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $60,500 | $57,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,939 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $278 |
Diversity |
IWU | JCU | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 86% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 9% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
IWU | JCU | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 34% | ||
Campus |
IWU | JCU | ||
| 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
- John Carroll University is larger than than IWU based on total student enrollment (2,922 students vs. 1,527 students)
IWU vs. JCU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IWU or JCU?
- Illinois Wesleyan University is 17.9% more expensive to attend than JCU for in-state tuition ($53,610.00 vs. $45,490.00)
- Out of state tuition is 17.9% higher at IWU than John Carroll University ($53,610.00 vs. $45,490.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Illinois Wesleyan University than JCU ($30,096 vs. $30,496)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Illinois Wesleyan University are 6.3% lower than costs at John Carroll University ($12,418 vs. $13,200)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Illinois Wesleyan University as John Carroll University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Illinois Wesleyan University students is 20.4% larger than aid received John Carroll University ($36,614 vs. $30,415)
IWU vs. JCU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IWU or JCU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between JCU or IWU .
- The average SAT score at Illinois Wesleyan University (1249) is 122 points higher than at JCU (1127)
- Incoming IWU students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at JCU (25)
- Accepted freshman IWU students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.86) than students at JCU (3.66)
- JCU has a higher acceptance rate (82.4%) than IWU (42.2%)
IWU vs. JCU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IWU or JCU? 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 JCU and IWU.
- The graduation rate at IWU is higher than John Carroll University (82% vs. 71%)
- Graduates from Illinois Wesleyan University earn on average $2,900 more per year than JCU graduates after ten years. ($60,500 vs. $57,600)
- John Carroll University students graduate with a $61 lower median federal student loan debt than IWU graduates. ($26,939 vs. $27,000)
- JCU graduates are paying $1 less per month on federal student loans than IWU graduates. ($278 vs. $279)
- More IWU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former JCU 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/