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ISU Bradley Cedarville University IWU Wheaton College Illinois Wooster Loyola DePauw Hope College Lawrence Calvin College| Illinois Wesleyan University | Taylor University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
IWU | Taylor University | ||
| Location | Bloomington, IL | Upland, IN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,527 | 2,221 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #144 | #351 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Interdenominational | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | iwu.edu | taylor.edu | ||
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Costs |
IWU | Taylor University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,610 | $37,176 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,610 | $37,176 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,418 | $11,058 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,096 | $27,366 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,614 | $23,303 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
IWU | Taylor University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,408 | 2,099 | ||
| Admitted | 1,861 | 1,566 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 42.2% | 74.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.5% | 33.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.86 | 3.87 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/30 | 23/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1120/1330 | 1090/1310 | ||
| 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 | Taylor University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IWU | Taylor University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 82% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $60,500 | $41,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $24,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $248 |
Diversity |
IWU | Taylor University | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 86% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 9% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
IWU | Taylor University | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 46% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 50% | ||
Campus |
IWU | Taylor University | ||
| 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
- Taylor University is larger than than IWU based on total student enrollment (2,221 students vs. 1,527 students)
IWU vs. Taylor University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IWU or Taylor University?
- Illinois Wesleyan University is 44.2% more expensive to attend than Taylor University for in-state tuition ($53,610.00 vs. $37,176.00)
- Out of state tuition is 44.2% higher at IWU than Taylor University ($53,610.00 vs. $37,176.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Taylor University than IWU ($27,366 vs. $30,096)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Taylor University are 12.3% lower than costs at Illinois Wesleyan University ($11,058 vs. $12,418)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Illinois Wesleyan University than Taylor University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Illinois Wesleyan University students is 57.1% larger than aid received Taylor University ($36,614 vs. $23,303)
IWU vs. Taylor University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IWU or Taylor University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Taylor University or IWU .
- The average SAT score at Illinois Wesleyan University (1249) is 58 points higher than at Taylor University (1191)
- Incoming IWU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Taylor University (27)
- Accepted freshman Taylor University students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.87) than students at IWU (3.86)
- Taylor University has a higher acceptance rate (74.6%) than IWU (42.2%)
IWU vs. Taylor University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IWU or Taylor University? 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 Taylor University and IWU.
- The graduation rate at IWU is higher than Taylor University (82% vs. 80%)
- Graduates from Illinois Wesleyan University earn on average $19,200 more per year than Taylor University graduates after ten years. ($60,500 vs. $41,300)
- Taylor University students graduate with a $3,000 lower median federal student loan debt than IWU graduates. ($24,000 vs. $27,000)
- Taylor University graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than IWU graduates. ($248 vs. $279)
- More IWU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Taylor University students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 82%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/