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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 | Northland College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
IWU | Northland College | ||
| Location | Bloomington, IL | Ashland, WI | ||
| Setting | Small City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,576 | 485 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #158 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Church of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | iwu.edu | northland.edu | ||
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Costs |
IWU | Northland College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $55,500 | $40,910 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $55,500 | $40,910 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,930 | $11,100 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $31,310 | $24,020 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,999 | $30,355 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
IWU | Northland College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,128 | 894 | ||
| Admitted | 2,768 | 642 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 45.2% | 71.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.9% | 16% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.86 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 24/29 | 21/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1330 | 1096/1318 | ||
| 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 | Northland College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IWU | Northland College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 82% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $60,500 | $34,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,943 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $278 |
Diversity |
IWU | Northland College | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 3% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 9% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 4% |
Students |
IWU | Northland College | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 39% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 50% | ||
Campus |
IWU | Northland College | ||
| 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 Northland College based on total student enrollment (1,576 students vs. 485 students)
IWU vs. Northland College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IWU or Northland College?
- Illinois Wesleyan University is 35.7% more expensive to attend than Northland College for in-state tuition ($55,500.00 vs. $40,910.00)
- Out of state tuition is 35.7% higher at IWU than Northland College ($55,500.00 vs. $40,910.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northland College than IWU ($24,020 vs. $31,310)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northland College are 16.5% lower than costs at Illinois Wesleyan University ($11,100 vs. $12,930)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Illinois Wesleyan University as Northland College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Illinois Wesleyan University students is 21.9% larger than aid received Northland College ($36,999 vs. $30,355)
IWU vs. Northland College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IWU or Northland College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Northland College or IWU .
- The average SAT score at Illinois Wesleyan University (1249) is 131 points higher than at Northland College (1118)
- Incoming IWU students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Northland College (25)
- Accepted freshman IWU students have a 0.56 point higher average high school GPA (3.86) than students at Northland College (3.3)
- Northland College has a higher acceptance rate (71.8%) than IWU (45.2%)
IWU vs. Northland College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IWU or Northland 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 Northland College and IWU.
- The graduation rate at IWU is higher than Northland College (82% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from Illinois Wesleyan University earn on average $25,600 more per year than Northland College graduates after ten years. ($60,500 vs. $34,900)
- Northland College students graduate with a $57 lower median federal student loan debt than IWU graduates. ($26,943 vs. $27,000)
- Northland College graduates are paying $1 less per month on federal student loans than IWU graduates. ($278 vs. $279)
- More IWU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Northland 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/