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ISU Bradley Illinois Wooster Loyola DePauw Lawrence Saint Louis University-Main Campus Wheaton College Marquette University Washington and Lee St Olaf| Illinois Wesleyan University | Salem College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
IWU | Salem College | ||
| Location | Bloomington, IL | Winston Salem, NC | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,576 | 519 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #158 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Moravian Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | iwu.edu | salem.edu | ||
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Costs |
IWU | Salem College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $55,500 | $31,720 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $55,500 | $31,720 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,930 | $13,056 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $31,310 | $19,000 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,999 | $28,860 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
IWU | Salem College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,128 | 1,951 | ||
| Admitted | 2,768 | 1,698 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 45.2% | 87% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.9% | 9.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.86 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/29 | 18/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1330 | 1078/1315 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
IWU | Salem College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IWU | Salem College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 82% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $60,500 | $35,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
IWU | Salem College | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 14% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 22% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 9% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 4% |
Students |
IWU | Salem College | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 22% | ||
Campus |
IWU | Salem College | ||
| 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 Salem College based on total student enrollment (1,576 students vs. 519 students)
IWU vs. Salem College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IWU or Salem College?
- Illinois Wesleyan University is 75% more expensive to attend than Salem College for in-state tuition ($55,500.00 vs. $31,720.00)
- Out of state tuition is 75% higher at IWU than Salem College ($55,500.00 vs. $31,720.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Salem College than IWU ($19,000 vs. $31,310)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Illinois Wesleyan University are 1% lower than costs at Salem College ($12,930 vs. $13,056)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Illinois Wesleyan University as Salem College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Illinois Wesleyan University students is 28.2% larger than aid received Salem College ($36,999 vs. $28,860)
IWU vs. Salem College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IWU or Salem College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Salem College or IWU .
- The average SAT score at Illinois Wesleyan University (1249) is 130 points higher than at Salem College (1119)
- Incoming IWU students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Salem College (25)
- Accepted freshman IWU students have a 0.56 point higher average high school GPA (3.86) than students at Salem College (3.3)
- Salem College has a higher acceptance rate (87%) than IWU (45.2%)
IWU vs. Salem College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IWU or Salem 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 Salem College and IWU.
- The graduation rate at IWU is higher than Salem College (82% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from Illinois Wesleyan University earn on average $25,500 more per year than Salem College graduates after ten years. ($60,500 vs. $35,000)
- Salem College and IWU graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Salem College 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 Salem College students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/