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Overview |
IWU | Oberlin | ||
| Location | Bloomington, IL | Oberlin, OH | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,527 | 2,992 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #144 | #148 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | iwu.edu | oberlin.edu | ||
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Costs |
IWU | Oberlin | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,610 | $61,106 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,610 | $61,106 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,418 | $18,390 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,096 | $46,462 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,614 | $35,040 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
IWU | Oberlin | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,408 | 11,066 | ||
| Admitted | 1,861 | 3,859 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 42.2% | 34.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.5% | 22.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.86 | 3.67 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | High | ||
| ACT Range | 25/30 | 30/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1120/1330 | 1360/1530 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
IWU | Oberlin | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IWU | Oberlin | ||
| Graduation Rate | 82% | 88% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $60,500 | $43,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,579 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $274 |
Diversity |
IWU | Oberlin | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 6% | ||
| % International | 9% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
IWU | Oberlin | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 6% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 84% | ||
Campus |
IWU | Oberlin | ||
| 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
- Oberlin College is larger than than IWU based on total student enrollment (2,992 students vs. 1,527 students)
IWU vs. Oberlin Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IWU or Oberlin?
- Oberlin College is 14% more expensive to attend than IWU for in-state tuition ($61,106.00 vs. $53,610.00)
- Out of state tuition is 14% higher at Oberlin than Illinois Wesleyan University ($61,106.00 vs. $53,610.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Illinois Wesleyan University than Oberlin ($30,096 vs. $46,462)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Illinois Wesleyan University are 48.1% lower than costs at Oberlin College ($12,418 vs. $18,390)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Illinois Wesleyan University than Oberlin College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Illinois Wesleyan University students is 4.5% larger than aid received Oberlin College ($36,614 vs. $35,040)
IWU vs. Oberlin Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IWU or Oberlin? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Oberlin or IWU .
- The average SAT score at Oberlin College (1357) is 108 points higher than at IWU (1249)
- Incoming Oberlin students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (31) than students at IWU (28)
- Accepted freshman IWU students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.86) than students at Oberlin (3.67)
- IWU has a higher acceptance rate (42.2%) than Oberlin (34.9%)
IWU vs. Oberlin Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IWU or Oberlin? 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 Oberlin and IWU.
- The graduation rate at Oberlin is higher than Illinois Wesleyan University (88% vs. 82%)
- Graduates from Illinois Wesleyan University earn on average $16,600 more per year than Oberlin graduates after ten years. ($60,500 vs. $43,900)
- Oberlin College students graduate with a $421 lower median federal student loan debt than IWU graduates. ($26,579 vs. $27,000)
- Oberlin 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 Oberlin students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 82%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/