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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 | Martin Luther College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
IWU | MLC | ||
| Location | Bloomington, IL | New Ulm, MN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,527 | 880 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #144 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | iwu.edu | mlc-wels.edu | ||
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Costs |
IWU | MLC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,610 | $17,420 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,610 | $17,420 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,418 | $6,880 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,096 | $22,293 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,614 | $6,301 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
IWU | MLC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,408 | 215 | ||
| Admitted | 1,861 | 180 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 42.2% | 83.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.5% | 78.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.86 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/30 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1120/1330 | 1051/1316 | ||
| 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 | MLC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IWU | MLC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 82% | 73% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $60,500 | $38,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 89% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,125 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $239 |
Diversity |
IWU | MLC | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 93% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 9% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
IWU | MLC | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 20% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 78% | ||
Campus |
IWU | MLC | ||
| 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 MLC based on total student enrollment (1,527 students vs. 880 students)
IWU vs. MLC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IWU or MLC?
- Illinois Wesleyan University is 207.7% more expensive to attend than MLC for in-state tuition ($53,610.00 vs. $17,420.00)
- Out of state tuition is 207.7% higher at IWU than Martin Luther College ($53,610.00 vs. $17,420.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Martin Luther College than IWU ($22,293 vs. $30,096)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Martin Luther College are 80.5% lower than costs at Illinois Wesleyan University ($6,880 vs. $12,418)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Illinois Wesleyan University than Martin Luther College (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Illinois Wesleyan University students is 481.1% larger than aid received Martin Luther College ($36,614 vs. $6,301)
IWU vs. MLC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IWU or MLC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MLC or IWU .
- The average SAT score at Illinois Wesleyan University (1249) is 104 points higher than at MLC (1145)
- Incoming IWU students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at MLC (25)
- Accepted freshman IWU students have a 0.3 point higher average high school GPA (3.86) than students at MLC (3.56)
- MLC has a higher acceptance rate (83.7%) than IWU (42.2%)
IWU vs. MLC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IWU or MLC? 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 MLC and IWU.
- The graduation rate at IWU is higher than Martin Luther College (82% vs. 73%)
- Graduates from Illinois Wesleyan University earn on average $22,500 more per year than MLC graduates after ten years. ($60,500 vs. $38,000)
- Martin Luther College students graduate with a $3,875 lower median federal student loan debt than IWU graduates. ($23,125 vs. $27,000)
- MLC graduates are paying $40 less per month on federal student loans than IWU graduates. ($239 vs. $279)
- More MLC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former IWU students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 87%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/