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Miami Michigan Wisconsin Pitt Purdue NC State Clemson Maryland Minnesota Penn State Ohio University Georgia| Illinois Wesleyan University | Ohio State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
IWU | Ohio State | ||
| Location | Bloomington, IL | Columbus, OH | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,527 | 60,540 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #144 | #134 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | iwu.edu | osu.edu | ||
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Costs |
IWU | Ohio State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,610 | $11,525 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,610 | $35,762 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,418 | $14,006 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,096 | $19,582 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,614 | $10,993 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 74% |
Admission |
IWU | Ohio State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,408 | 65,189 | ||
| Admitted | 1,861 | 34,370 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 42.2% | 52.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.5% | 23.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.86 | 3.76 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 25/30 | 29/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1120/1330 | 1310/1480 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
IWU | Ohio State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IWU | Ohio State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 82% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $60,500 | $50,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $222 |
Diversity |
IWU | Ohio State | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 9% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
IWU | Ohio State | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 23% | ||
Campus |
IWU | Ohio State | ||
| 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 State University is larger than than IWU based on total student enrollment (60,540 students vs. 1,527 students)
IWU vs. Ohio State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IWU or Ohio State?
- Illinois Wesleyan University is 365.2% more expensive to attend than Ohio State for in-state tuition ($53,610.00 vs. $11,525.00)
- Out of state tuition is 49.9% higher at IWU than Ohio State University ($53,610.00 vs. $35,762.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ohio State University than IWU ($19,582 vs. $30,096)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Illinois Wesleyan University are 12.8% lower than costs at Ohio State University ($12,418 vs. $14,006)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Illinois Wesleyan University than Ohio State University (100% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Illinois Wesleyan University students is 233.1% larger than aid received Ohio State University ($36,614 vs. $10,993)
IWU vs. Ohio State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IWU or Ohio State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ohio State or IWU .
- The average SAT score at Ohio State University (1295) is 46 points higher than at IWU (1249)
- Incoming Ohio State students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at IWU (28)
- Accepted freshman IWU students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.86) than students at Ohio State (3.76)
- Ohio State has a higher acceptance rate (52.7%) than IWU (42.2%)
IWU vs. Ohio State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IWU or Ohio State? 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 Ohio State and IWU.
- The graduation rate at IWU is higher than Ohio State University (82% vs. 80%)
- Graduates from Illinois Wesleyan University earn on average $9,900 more per year than Ohio State graduates after ten years. ($60,500 vs. $50,600)
- Ohio State University students graduate with a $5,500 lower median federal student loan debt than IWU graduates. ($21,500 vs. $27,000)
- Ohio State graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than IWU graduates. ($222 vs. $279)
- More IWU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ohio State students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/