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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 | New Saint Andrews College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
IWU | NSA | ||
| Location | Bloomington, IL | Moscow, Idaho | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,576 | 351 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #158 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Other Protestant | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | iwu.edu | nsa.edu | ||
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Costs |
IWU | NSA | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $55,500 | $15,700 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $55,500 | $15,700 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,930 | $4,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $31,310 | $16,064 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,999 | $3,486 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 92% |
Admission |
IWU | NSA | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,128 | 126 | ||
| Admitted | 2,768 | 108 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 45.2% | 85.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.9% | 74.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.86 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/29 | 24/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1330 | 1170/1330 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 15, 2026 |
Academics |
IWU | NSA | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IWU | NSA | ||
| Graduation Rate | 82% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $60,500 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | N/A |
Diversity |
IWU | NSA | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 5% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | - | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 9% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
IWU | NSA | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 43% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 56% | ||
Campus |
IWU | NSA | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Illinois Wesleyan University is larger than than NSA based on total student enrollment (1,576 students vs. 351 students)
IWU vs. NSA Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IWU or NSA?
- Illinois Wesleyan University is 253.5% more expensive to attend than NSA for in-state tuition ($55,500.00 vs. $15,700.00)
- Out of state tuition is 253.5% higher at IWU than New Saint Andrews College ($55,500.00 vs. $15,700.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at New Saint Andrews College than IWU ($16,064 vs. $31,310)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at New Saint Andrews College are 223.2% lower than costs at Illinois Wesleyan University ($4,000 vs. $12,930)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Illinois Wesleyan University than New Saint Andrews College (100% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Illinois Wesleyan University students is 961.4% larger than aid received New Saint Andrews College ($36,999 vs. $3,486)
IWU vs. NSA Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IWU or NSA? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between NSA or IWU .
- NSA has a higher acceptance rate (85.7%) than IWU (45.2%)
IWU vs. NSA Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IWU or NSA? 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 NSA and IWU.
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/