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Southern Illinois University ISU EIU Bradley Wright State Northern Illinois Illinois Wooster Loyola DePauw Lawrence University of Missouri-St Louis| Illinois Wesleyan University | Southern Illinois University Edwardsville | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
IWU | SIUE | ||
| Location | Bloomington, IL | Edwardsville, IL | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,576 | 12,045 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #158 | #554 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | iwu.edu | siue.edu | ||
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Costs |
IWU | SIUE | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $55,500 | $9,576 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $55,500 | $9,576 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,930 | $10,562 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $31,310 | $15,182 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,999 | $9,934 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 90% |
Admission |
IWU | SIUE | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,128 | 8,937 | ||
| Admitted | 2,768 | 8,688 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 45.2% | 97.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.9% | 18.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.86 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/29 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1330 | 900/1160 | ||
| 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 | May 1, 2026 |
Academics |
IWU | SIUE | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IWU | SIUE | ||
| Graduation Rate | 82% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $60,500 | $47,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 61% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $21,430 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $221 |
Diversity |
IWU | SIUE | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 10% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 15% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 9% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
IWU | SIUE | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 2% | ||
Campus |
IWU | SIUE | ||
| 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
- Southern Illinois University Edwardsville is larger than than IWU based on total student enrollment (12,045 students vs. 1,576 students)
IWU vs. SIUE Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IWU or SIUE?
- Illinois Wesleyan University is 479.6% more expensive to attend than SIUE for in-state tuition ($55,500.00 vs. $9,576.00)
- Out of state tuition is 479.6% higher at IWU than Southern Illinois University Edwardsville ($55,500.00 vs. $9,576.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville than IWU ($15,182 vs. $31,310)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville are 22.4% lower than costs at Illinois Wesleyan University ($10,562 vs. $12,930)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Illinois Wesleyan University than Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (100% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Illinois Wesleyan University students is 272.4% larger than aid received Southern Illinois University Edwardsville ($36,999 vs. $9,934)
IWU vs. SIUE Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IWU or SIUE? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SIUE or IWU .
- The average SAT score at Illinois Wesleyan University (1249) is 179 points higher than at SIUE (1070)
- Incoming IWU students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at SIUE (23)
- Accepted freshman IWU students have a 0.32 point higher average high school GPA (3.86) than students at SIUE (3.54)
- SIUE has a higher acceptance rate (97.2%) than IWU (45.2%)
IWU vs. SIUE Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IWU or SIUE? 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 SIUE and IWU.
- The graduation rate at IWU is higher than Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (82% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from Illinois Wesleyan University earn on average $13,500 more per year than SIUE graduates after ten years. ($60,500 vs. $47,000)
- Southern Illinois University Edwardsville students graduate with a $5,570 lower median federal student loan debt than IWU graduates. ($21,430 vs. $27,000)
- SIUE graduates are paying $58 less per month on federal student loans than IWU graduates. ($221 vs. $279)
- More IWU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SIUE students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/