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ISU Bradley St Olaf Illinois Wooster Coe College Loyola DePauw Lawrence Saint Louis University-Main Campus Wheaton College Marquette University| Illinois Wesleyan University | Luther College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
IWU | Luther- Norse | ||
| Location | Bloomington, IL | Decorah, IA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,527 | 1,610 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #144 | #336 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | iwu.edu | luther.edu | ||
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Costs |
IWU | Luther- Norse | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,610 | $47,510 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,610 | $47,510 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,418 | $10,670 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,096 | $25,734 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,614 | $35,441 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
IWU | Luther- Norse | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,408 | 2,188 | ||
| Admitted | 1,861 | 1,648 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 42.2% | 75.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.5% | 24.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.86 | 3.65 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/30 | 22/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1120/1330 | 1075/1330 | ||
| 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 | Luther- Norse | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IWU | Luther- Norse | ||
| Graduation Rate | 82% | 69% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $60,500 | $50,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
IWU | Luther- Norse | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 9% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
IWU | Luther- Norse | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 26% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 60% | ||
Campus |
IWU | Luther- Norse | ||
| 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
- Luther College is larger than than IWU based on total student enrollment (1,610 students vs. 1,527 students)
IWU vs. Luther- Norse Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IWU or Luther- Norse?
- Illinois Wesleyan University is 12.8% more expensive to attend than Luther- Norse for in-state tuition ($53,610.00 vs. $47,510.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12.8% higher at IWU than Luther College ($53,610.00 vs. $47,510.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Luther College than IWU ($25,734 vs. $30,096)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Luther College are 16.4% lower than costs at Illinois Wesleyan University ($10,670 vs. $12,418)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Illinois Wesleyan University as Luther College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Illinois Wesleyan University students is 3.3% larger than aid received Luther College ($36,614 vs. $35,441)
IWU vs. Luther- Norse Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IWU or Luther- Norse? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Luther- Norse or IWU .
- The average SAT score at Illinois Wesleyan University (1249) is 70 points higher than at Luther- Norse (1179)
- Incoming IWU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Luther- Norse (26)
- Accepted freshman IWU students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.86) than students at Luther- Norse (3.65)
- Luther- Norse has a higher acceptance rate (75.3%) than IWU (42.2%)
IWU vs. Luther- Norse Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IWU or Luther- Norse? 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 Luther- Norse and IWU.
- The graduation rate at IWU is higher than Luther College (82% vs. 69%)
- Graduates from Illinois Wesleyan University earn on average $10,500 more per year than Luther- Norse graduates after ten years. ($60,500 vs. $50,000)
- Luther College and IWU graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Luther 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 Luther- Norse students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 82%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/