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ISU Ohio State Bradley University of Dayton Illinois Wooster Loyola Otterbein University Miami DePauw JCU Lawrence| Illinois Wesleyan University | Ohio Northern University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
IWU | ONU | ||
| Location | Bloomington, IL | Ada, OH | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,527 | 3,015 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #144 | #211 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | iwu.edu | onu.edu | ||
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Costs |
IWU | ONU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,610 | $35,480 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,610 | $35,480 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,418 | $12,900 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,096 | $27,398 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,614 | $24,235 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
IWU | ONU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,408 | 6,625 | ||
| Admitted | 1,861 | 3,602 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 42.2% | 54.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.5% | 18.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.86 | 3.78 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 25/30 | 25/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1120/1330 | 1160/1340 | ||
| 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 | Aug 15, 2025 |
Academics |
IWU | ONU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IWU | ONU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 82% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $60,500 | $71,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
IWU | ONU | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 9% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
IWU | ONU | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 83% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 16% | ||
Campus |
IWU | ONU | ||
| 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
- Ohio Northern University is larger than than IWU based on total student enrollment (3,015 students vs. 1,527 students)
IWU vs. ONU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IWU or ONU?
- Illinois Wesleyan University is 51.1% more expensive to attend than ONU for in-state tuition ($53,610.00 vs. $35,480.00)
- Out of state tuition is 51.1% higher at IWU than Ohio Northern University ($53,610.00 vs. $35,480.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ohio Northern University than IWU ($27,398 vs. $30,096)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Illinois Wesleyan University are 3.9% lower than costs at Ohio Northern University ($12,418 vs. $12,900)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Illinois Wesleyan University than Ohio Northern University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Illinois Wesleyan University students is 51.1% larger than aid received Ohio Northern University ($36,614 vs. $24,235)
IWU vs. ONU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IWU or ONU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between ONU or IWU .
- The average SAT score at Illinois Wesleyan University (1249) is 91 points higher than at ONU (1158)
- Incoming IWU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at ONU (26)
- Accepted freshman IWU students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.86) than students at ONU (3.78)
- ONU has a higher acceptance rate (54.4%) than IWU (42.2%)
IWU vs. ONU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IWU or ONU? 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 ONU and IWU.
- The graduation rate at IWU is higher than Ohio Northern University (82% vs. 65%)
- Graduates from Ohio Northern University earn on average $10,700 more per year than IWU graduates after ten years. ($71,200 vs. $60,500)
- Ohio Northern University and IWU graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Ohio Northern University and IWU graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More IWU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ONU 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/