IWU vs. NSA

Comparable Facts

Compare Illinois Wesleyan University in Bloomington, IL with New Saint Andrews College in Moscow, Idaho on tuition, admissions, graduation, earnings, and student body data using the table above.

Illinois Wesleyan University is larger than NSA based on total student enrollment (1,582 students vs. 413 students).

Location, institution type, and student-faculty ratio

• Illinois Wesleyan University is located in Bloomington, IL (Small City setting); New Saint Andrews College is in Moscow, Idaho (Distant Town setting).
• Illinois Wesleyan University is a private, non-profit 4-year institution. New Saint Andrews College is a private, non-profit 4-year institution.
• Student-to-faculty ratio: Illinois Wesleyan University 12:1; New Saint Andrews College 19:1.

IWU vs. NSA Cost Comparison

Which college is more expensive, IWU or NSA? Published tuition is the sticker price; many students pay less after aid (see average net price below).

• The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at New Saint Andrews College than IWU ($16,692 vs. $28,644).
• Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at New Saint Andrews College are 70.1% lower than at Illinois Wesleyan University ($4,000 vs. $13,370).
• Illinois Wesleyan University is 243.5% more expensive for in-state tuition than NSA (about $40,904 more per year; $57,704.00 vs. $16,800.00).
• Out-of-state tuition is 243.5% higher at IWU than at New Saint Andrews College (about $40,904 more per year; $57,704.00 vs. $16,800.00).
• A larger share of students receive grant aid at Illinois Wesleyan University than at New Saint Andrews College (100% vs. 85%).
• The average total grant financial aid received by Illinois Wesleyan University students is 939.5% larger than aid received by New Saint Andrews College students ($42,181 vs. $4,058).

IWU vs. NSA Admissions comparison

Which college is harder to get into, IWU or NSA? Typical SAT and ACT scores (midpoint estimates from the mid-50% ranges in the table above), enrolled-tester score ranges where reported, test score submission policy, deadlines, and acceptance rates summarize admission difficulty between NSA and IWU.

• The typical SAT score (midpoint estimate) at New Saint Andrews College (1260) is 30 points higher than at IWU (1230).
• Incoming IWU students have a 1 point higher typical ACT composite (midpoint estimate) (27 vs. 26 at NSA).
• Reported middle 50% SAT composite range (25th-75th percentile) among enrolled freshmen who submitted scores: Illinois Wesleyan University 1120/1340; New Saint Andrews College 1155/1358.
• Reported middle 50% ACT composite range (25th-75th percentile) among enrolled freshmen who submitted scores: Illinois Wesleyan University 25/30; New Saint Andrews College 23/30.
• Submitting SAT or ACT scores: IWU - Test optional; NSA - Required.
• Typical fall application deadline: NSA Feb 15, 2027.
• NSA has a higher acceptance rate (83.9%) than IWU (39.3%).
• The share of admitted students who enrolled (yield) is 12.3% at IWU vs. 65.6% at NSA.

IWU vs. NSA Graduation Outcomes Comparison

How do outcomes compare for IWU and NSA? Where federal data is available for both schools, the bullets below compare graduation rate, earnings, and student loan debt using the same College Scorecard / IPEDS fields as the comparison table. If a metric is missing for one school, that school is noted separately.

• Illinois Wesleyan University's six-year graduation rate is 82%. Comparable graduation rate data is not available for NSA.
• Graduates from Illinois Wesleyan University have median earnings of about $60,500 about ten years after starting college (College Scorecard). Comparable earnings data is not available for NSA.

Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/. Values reflect the most recent year available in our dataset.