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Ohio State UC University of Dayton IU Ohio University Purdue Penn State Iowa UofSC Clemson ISU Xavier| Illinois Wesleyan University | Miami University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
IWU | Miami | ||
| Location | Bloomington, IL | Oxford, OH | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,576 | 18,618 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #158 | #284 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | iwu.edu | muohio.edu | ||
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Costs |
IWU | Miami | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $55,500 | $14,635 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $55,500 | $36,851 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,930 | $16,714 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $31,310 | $27,928 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,999 | $12,685 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 95% |
Admission |
IWU | Miami | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,128 | 34,498 | ||
| Admitted | 2,768 | 28,319 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 45.2% | 82.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.9% | 13.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.86 | 3.85 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/29 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1330 | 1210/1380 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2026 |
Academics |
IWU | Miami | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IWU | Miami | ||
| Graduation Rate | 82% | 81% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $60,500 | $54,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $24,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $255 |
Diversity |
IWU | Miami | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 8% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 9% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
IWU | Miami | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 63% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 36% | ||
Campus |
IWU | Miami | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Miami University is larger than than IWU based on total student enrollment (18,618 students vs. 1,576 students)
IWU vs. Miami Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IWU or Miami?
- Illinois Wesleyan University is 279.2% more expensive to attend than Miami for in-state tuition ($55,500.00 vs. $14,635.00)
- Out of state tuition is 50.6% higher at IWU than Miami University ($55,500.00 vs. $36,851.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Miami University than IWU ($27,928 vs. $31,310)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Illinois Wesleyan University are 29.3% lower than costs at Miami University ($12,930 vs. $16,714)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Illinois Wesleyan University than Miami University (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Illinois Wesleyan University students is 191.7% larger than aid received Miami University ($36,999 vs. $12,685)
IWU vs. Miami Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IWU or Miami? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Miami or IWU .
- The average SAT score at Miami University (1259) is 10 points higher than at IWU (1249)
- Incoming IWU students have at the same average ACT score (28) as students at Miami (28)
- Accepted freshman IWU students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.86) than students at Miami (3.85)
- Miami has a higher acceptance rate (82.1%) than IWU (45.2%)
IWU vs. Miami Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IWU or Miami? 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 Miami and IWU.
- The graduation rate at IWU is higher than Miami University (82% vs. 81%)
- Graduates from Illinois Wesleyan University earn on average $6,200 more per year than Miami graduates after ten years. ($60,500 vs. $54,300)
- Miami University students graduate with a $2,250 lower median federal student loan debt than IWU graduates. ($24,750 vs. $27,000)
- Miami graduates are paying $24 less per month on federal student loans than IWU graduates. ($255 vs. $279)
- More IWU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Miami students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/