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ISU Bradley Illinois Wooster Loyola DePauw Lawrence Ithaca College Saint Louis University-Main Campus Wheaton College SUNY Brockport Marquette University| Illinois Wesleyan University | Nazareth College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
IWU | Nazareth College | ||
| Location | Bloomington, IL | Rochester, NY | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,527 | 2,522 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #144 | #241 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | iwu.edu | naz.edu | ||
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Costs |
IWU | Nazareth College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,610 | $37,330 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,610 | $37,330 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,418 | $15,190 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,096 | $31,620 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,614 | $22,625 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
IWU | Nazareth College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,408 | 3,911 | ||
| Admitted | 1,861 | 3,283 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 42.2% | 83.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.5% | 14.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.86 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/30 | 24/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1120/1330 | 1140/1320 | ||
| 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, 2025 |
Academics |
IWU | Nazareth College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IWU | Nazareth College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 82% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $60,500 | $44,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,501 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $274 |
Diversity |
IWU | Nazareth College | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 26% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 74% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 9% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 6% |
Students |
IWU | Nazareth College | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 82% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 16% | ||
Campus |
IWU | Nazareth College | ||
| 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
- Nazareth College is larger than than IWU based on total student enrollment (2,522 students vs. 1,527 students)
IWU vs. Nazareth College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IWU or Nazareth College?
- Illinois Wesleyan University is 43.6% more expensive to attend than Nazareth College for in-state tuition ($53,610.00 vs. $37,330.00)
- Out of state tuition is 43.6% higher at IWU than Nazareth College ($53,610.00 vs. $37,330.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Illinois Wesleyan University than Nazareth College ($30,096 vs. $31,620)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Illinois Wesleyan University are 22.3% lower than costs at Nazareth College ($12,418 vs. $15,190)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Illinois Wesleyan University than Nazareth College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Illinois Wesleyan University students is 61.8% larger than aid received Nazareth College ($36,614 vs. $22,625)
IWU vs. Nazareth College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IWU or Nazareth College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Nazareth College or IWU .
- Accepted freshman IWU students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.86) than students at Nazareth College (3.6)
- Nazareth College has a higher acceptance rate (83.9%) than IWU (42.2%)
IWU vs. Nazareth College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IWU or Nazareth 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 Nazareth College and IWU.
- The graduation rate at IWU is higher than Nazareth College (82% vs. 74%)
- Graduates from Illinois Wesleyan University earn on average $15,600 more per year than Nazareth College graduates after ten years. ($60,500 vs. $44,900)
- Nazareth College students graduate with a $499 lower median federal student loan debt than IWU graduates. ($26,501 vs. $27,000)
- Nazareth College graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than IWU graduates. ($274 vs. $279)
- More IWU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Nazareth College students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 73%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/