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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 | Sweet Briar College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
IWU | Sweet Briar College | ||
| Location | Bloomington, IL | Sweet Briar, VA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,576 | 464 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #158 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | iwu.edu | sbc.edu | ||
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Costs |
IWU | Sweet Briar College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $55,500 | $23,730 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $55,500 | $23,730 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,930 | $14,720 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $31,310 | $25,598 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,999 | $15,880 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
IWU | Sweet Briar College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,128 | 1,136 | ||
| Admitted | 2,768 | 815 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 45.2% | 71.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.9% | 16.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.86 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 24/29 | 21/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1330 | 1100/1310 | ||
| 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 | Sweet Briar College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IWU | Sweet Briar College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 82% | 70% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $60,500 | $41,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
IWU | Sweet Briar College | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 9% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
IWU | Sweet Briar College | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 43% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 49% | ||
Campus |
IWU | Sweet Briar 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 Sweet Briar College based on total student enrollment (1,576 students vs. 464 students)
IWU vs. Sweet Briar College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IWU or Sweet Briar College?
- Illinois Wesleyan University is 133.9% more expensive to attend than Sweet Briar College for in-state tuition ($55,500.00 vs. $23,730.00)
- Out of state tuition is 133.9% higher at IWU than Sweet Briar College ($55,500.00 vs. $23,730.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Sweet Briar College than IWU ($25,598 vs. $31,310)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Illinois Wesleyan University are 13.8% lower than costs at Sweet Briar College ($12,930 vs. $14,720)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Illinois Wesleyan University than Sweet Briar College (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Illinois Wesleyan University students is 133% larger than aid received Sweet Briar College ($36,999 vs. $15,880)
IWU vs. Sweet Briar College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IWU or Sweet Briar College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Sweet Briar College or IWU .
- The average SAT score at Illinois Wesleyan University (1249) is 151 points higher than at Sweet Briar College (1098)
- Incoming IWU students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Sweet Briar College (25)
- Accepted freshman IWU students have a 0.32 point higher average high school GPA (3.86) than students at Sweet Briar College (3.54)
- Sweet Briar College has a higher acceptance rate (71.7%) than IWU (45.2%)
IWU vs. Sweet Briar College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IWU or Sweet Briar 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 Sweet Briar College and IWU.
- The graduation rate at IWU is higher than Sweet Briar College (82% vs. 70%)
- Graduates from Illinois Wesleyan University earn on average $18,800 more per year than Sweet Briar College graduates after ten years. ($60,500 vs. $41,700)
- Sweet Briar College and IWU graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Sweet Briar 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 Sweet Briar College students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/