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ISU Bradley Wesley College Illinois Wooster Loyola DePauw Lawrence Saint Louis University-Main Campus Wheaton College Marquette University Washington and Lee| Illinois Wesleyan University | Ohio Wesleyan University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
IWU | OWU | ||
| Location | Bloomington, IL | Delaware, OH | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,576 | 1,452 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #158 | #369 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | iwu.edu | owu.edu | ||
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Costs |
IWU | OWU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $55,500 | $51,771 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $55,500 | $51,771 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,930 | $14,226 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $31,310 | $23,826 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,999 | $42,496 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
IWU | OWU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,128 | 5,708 | ||
| Admitted | 2,768 | 2,892 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 45.2% | 50.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.9% | 14.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.86 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 24/29 | 25/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1330 | 1105/1350 | ||
| 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 | Mar 1, 2026 |
Academics |
IWU | OWU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IWU | OWU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 82% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $60,500 | $49,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
IWU | OWU | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 9% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
IWU | OWU | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 27% | ||
Campus |
IWU | OWU | ||
| 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 OWU based on total student enrollment (1,576 students vs. 1,452 students)
IWU vs. OWU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IWU or OWU?
- Illinois Wesleyan University is 7.2% more expensive to attend than OWU for in-state tuition ($55,500.00 vs. $51,771.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.2% higher at IWU than Ohio Wesleyan University ($55,500.00 vs. $51,771.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ohio Wesleyan University than IWU ($23,826 vs. $31,310)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Illinois Wesleyan University are 10% lower than costs at Ohio Wesleyan University ($12,930 vs. $14,226)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Illinois Wesleyan University as Ohio Wesleyan University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ohio Wesleyan University students is 14.9% larger than aid received Illinois Wesleyan University ($42,496 vs. $36,999)
IWU vs. OWU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IWU or OWU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between OWU or IWU .
- Accepted freshman IWU students have a 0.32 point higher average high school GPA (3.86) than students at OWU (3.54)
- OWU has a higher acceptance rate (50.7%) than IWU (45.2%)
IWU vs. OWU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IWU or OWU? 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 OWU and IWU.
- The graduation rate at IWU is higher than Ohio Wesleyan University (82% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from Illinois Wesleyan University earn on average $10,900 more per year than OWU graduates after ten years. ($60,500 vs. $49,600)
- Ohio Wesleyan University and IWU graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Ohio Wesleyan 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 OWU students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/