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ISU Bradley UVM Illinois Wooster Loyola DePauw Lawrence Castleton State College Saint Louis University-Main Campus Wheaton College Middlebury| Illinois Wesleyan University | Saint Michael's College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
IWU | Saint Michael's College | ||
| Location | Bloomington, IL | Colchester, VT | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,527 | 1,399 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #144 | #343 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | iwu.edu | smcvt.edu | ||
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Costs |
IWU | Saint Michael's College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,610 | $47,640 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,610 | $47,640 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,418 | $14,995 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,096 | $27,700 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,614 | $37,162 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
IWU | Saint Michael's College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,408 | 2,626 | ||
| Admitted | 1,861 | 2,236 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 42.2% | 85.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.5% | 11.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.86 | 3.27 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/30 | 27/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1120/1330 | 1160/1315 | ||
| 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 | Saint Michael's College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IWU | Saint Michael's College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 82% | 82% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $60,500 | $52,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 88% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $28,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $289 |
Diversity |
IWU | Saint Michael's College | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 9% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
IWU | Saint Michael's College | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 20% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 77% | ||
Campus |
IWU | Saint Michael's College | ||
| 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
- Illinois Wesleyan University is larger than than Saint Michael's College based on total student enrollment (1,527 students vs. 1,399 students)
IWU vs. Saint Michael's College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IWU or Saint Michael's College?
- Illinois Wesleyan University is 12.5% more expensive to attend than Saint Michael's College for in-state tuition ($53,610.00 vs. $47,640.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12.5% higher at IWU than Saint Michael's College ($53,610.00 vs. $47,640.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Saint Michael's College than IWU ($27,700 vs. $30,096)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Illinois Wesleyan University are 20.8% lower than costs at Saint Michael's College ($12,418 vs. $14,995)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Illinois Wesleyan University as Saint Michael's College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Michael's College students is 1.5% larger than aid received Illinois Wesleyan University ($37,162 vs. $36,614)
IWU vs. Saint Michael's College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IWU or Saint Michael's College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Saint Michael's College or IWU .
- Accepted freshman IWU students have a 0.59 point higher average high school GPA (3.86) than students at Saint Michael's College (3.27)
- Saint Michael's College has a higher acceptance rate (85.1%) than IWU (42.2%)
IWU vs. Saint Michael's College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IWU or Saint Michael's 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 Saint Michael's College and IWU.
- The graduation rate at IWU is the same as at Saint Michael's College (82% vs. 82%)
- Graduates from Illinois Wesleyan University earn on average $7,900 more per year than Saint Michael's College graduates after ten years. ($60,500 vs. $52,600)
- Illinois Wesleyan University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Saint Michael's College graduates. ($27,000 vs. $28,000)
- IWU graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Saint Michael's College graduates. ($279 vs. $289)
- More Saint Michael's College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former IWU students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 87%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/