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ISU Bradley Illinois Wooster Loyola DePauw Lawrence Saint Louis University-Main Campus Wheaton College Marquette University Washington and Lee Susquahanna| Illinois Wesleyan University | Juniata College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
IWU | Juniata College | ||
| Location | Bloomington, IL | Huntingdon, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,527 | 1,212 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #144 | #282 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | iwu.edu | juniata.edu | ||
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Costs |
IWU | Juniata College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,610 | $53,256 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,610 | $53,256 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,418 | $13,050 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,096 | $29,926 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,614 | $36,116 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
IWU | Juniata College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,408 | 2,563 | ||
| Admitted | 1,861 | 1,952 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 42.2% | 76.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.5% | 15.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.86 | 3.81 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/30 | 26/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1120/1330 | 1120/1340 | ||
| 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 | Juniata College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IWU | Juniata College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 82% | 76% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $60,500 | $53,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
IWU | Juniata College | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 9% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 6% |
Students |
IWU | Juniata College | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 56% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 32% | ||
Campus |
IWU | Juniata 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 Juniata College based on total student enrollment (1,527 students vs. 1,212 students)
IWU vs. Juniata College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IWU or Juniata College?
- Illinois Wesleyan University is 0.7% more expensive to attend than Juniata College for in-state tuition ($53,610.00 vs. $53,256.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.7% higher at IWU than Juniata College ($53,610.00 vs. $53,256.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Juniata College than IWU ($29,926 vs. $30,096)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Illinois Wesleyan University are 5.1% lower than costs at Juniata College ($12,418 vs. $13,050)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Illinois Wesleyan University as Juniata College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Illinois Wesleyan University students is 1.4% larger than aid received Juniata College ($36,614 vs. $36,116)
IWU vs. Juniata College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IWU or Juniata College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Juniata College or IWU .
- Accepted freshman IWU students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.86) than students at Juniata College (3.81)
- Juniata College has a higher acceptance rate (76.2%) than IWU (42.2%)
IWU vs. Juniata College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IWU or Juniata 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 Juniata College and IWU.
- The graduation rate at IWU is higher than Juniata College (82% vs. 76%)
- Graduates from Illinois Wesleyan University earn on average $7,400 more per year than Juniata College graduates after ten years. ($60,500 vs. $53,100)
- Juniata College and IWU graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Juniata 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 Juniata College students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 84%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/