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ISU Bradley Illinois Wooster Loyola DePauw Lawrence Saint Louis University-Main Campus Wheaton College Fisher Marquette University Washington and Lee| Illinois Wesleyan University | Roberts Wesleyan College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
IWU | Roberts Wesleyan College | ||
| Location | Bloomington, IL | Rochester, NY | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,527 | 1,573 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #144 | #1031 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Free Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | iwu.edu | roberts.edu | ||
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Costs |
IWU | Roberts Wesleyan College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,610 | $34,788 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,610 | $34,788 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,418 | $11,792 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,096 | $23,341 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,614 | $24,493 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
IWU | Roberts Wesleyan College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,408 | 1,006 | ||
| Admitted | 1,861 | 1,001 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 42.2% | 99.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.5% | 21.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.86 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/30 | 25/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1120/1330 | 1150/1340 | ||
| 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 25, 2025 |
Academics |
IWU | Roberts Wesleyan College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IWU | Roberts Wesleyan College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 82% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $60,500 | $44,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $22,225 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $229 |
Diversity |
IWU | Roberts Wesleyan College | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 27% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 73% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 9% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
IWU | Roberts Wesleyan College | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 11% | ||
Campus |
IWU | Roberts Wesleyan College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Roberts Wesleyan College is larger than than IWU based on total student enrollment (1,573 students vs. 1,527 students)
IWU vs. Roberts Wesleyan College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IWU or Roberts Wesleyan College?
- Illinois Wesleyan University is 54.1% more expensive to attend than Roberts Wesleyan College for in-state tuition ($53,610.00 vs. $34,788.00)
- Out of state tuition is 54.1% higher at IWU than Roberts Wesleyan College ($53,610.00 vs. $34,788.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Roberts Wesleyan College than IWU ($23,341 vs. $30,096)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Roberts Wesleyan College are 5.3% lower than costs at Illinois Wesleyan University ($11,792 vs. $12,418)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Illinois Wesleyan University than Roberts Wesleyan College (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Illinois Wesleyan University students is 49.5% larger than aid received Roberts Wesleyan College ($36,614 vs. $24,493)
IWU vs. Roberts Wesleyan College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IWU or Roberts Wesleyan College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Roberts Wesleyan College or IWU .
- The average SAT score at Illinois Wesleyan University (1249) is 182 points higher than at Roberts Wesleyan College (1067)
- Incoming IWU students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Roberts Wesleyan College (23)
- Accepted freshman IWU students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.86) than students at Roberts Wesleyan College (3.6)
- Roberts Wesleyan College has a higher acceptance rate (99.5%) than IWU (42.2%)
IWU vs. Roberts Wesleyan College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IWU or Roberts Wesleyan 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 Roberts Wesleyan College and IWU.
- The graduation rate at IWU is higher than Roberts Wesleyan College (82% vs. 65%)
- Graduates from Illinois Wesleyan University earn on average $16,300 more per year than Roberts Wesleyan College graduates after ten years. ($60,500 vs. $44,200)
- Roberts Wesleyan College students graduate with a $4,775 lower median federal student loan debt than IWU graduates. ($22,225 vs. $27,000)
- Roberts Wesleyan College graduates are paying $50 less per month on federal student loans than IWU graduates. ($229 vs. $279)
- More IWU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Roberts Wesleyan College students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/