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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 | Stephens College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
IWU | Stephens College | ||
| Location | Bloomington, IL | Columbia, MO | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,576 | 532 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #158 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | iwu.edu | stephens.edu | ||
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Costs |
IWU | Stephens College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $55,500 | $27,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $55,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,930 | $13,098 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $31,310 | $23,261 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,999 | $19,424 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
IWU | Stephens College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,128 | 414 | ||
| Admitted | 2,768 | 379 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 45.2% | 91.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.9% | 19.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.86 | 3.27 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/29 | 16/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1330 | 1130/1270 | ||
| 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 | Nov 1, 2025 |
Academics |
IWU | Stephens College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IWU | Stephens College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 82% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $60,500 | $37,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
IWU | Stephens College | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 28% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 6% | ||
| % International | 9% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
IWU | Stephens College | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 41% | ||
Campus |
IWU | Stephens College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Illinois Wesleyan University is larger than than Stephens College based on total student enrollment (1,576 students vs. 532 students)
IWU vs. Stephens College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IWU or Stephens College?
- Illinois Wesleyan University is 105.6% more expensive to attend than Stephens College for in-state tuition ($55,500.00 vs. $27,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 105.6% higher at IWU than Stephens College ($55,500.00 vs. $27,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Stephens College than IWU ($23,261 vs. $31,310)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Illinois Wesleyan University are 1.3% lower than costs at Stephens College ($12,930 vs. $13,098)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Illinois Wesleyan University as Stephens College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Illinois Wesleyan University students is 90.5% larger than aid received Stephens College ($36,999 vs. $19,424)
IWU vs. Stephens College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IWU or Stephens College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Stephens College or IWU .
- The average SAT score at Illinois Wesleyan University (1249) is 213 points higher than at Stephens College (1036)
- Incoming IWU students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Stephens College (22)
- Accepted freshman IWU students have a 0.59 point higher average high school GPA (3.86) than students at Stephens College (3.27)
- Stephens College has a higher acceptance rate (91.5%) than IWU (45.2%)
IWU vs. Stephens College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IWU or Stephens 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 Stephens College and IWU.
- The graduation rate at IWU is higher than Stephens College (82% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from Illinois Wesleyan University earn on average $23,100 more per year than Stephens College graduates after ten years. ($60,500 vs. $37,400)
- Stephens College and IWU graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Stephens 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 Stephens College students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/