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ISU Bradley Illinois Wooster Loyola DePauw BU NYU Lawrence Saint Louis University-Main Campus Wheaton College Northeastern| Illinois Wesleyan University | The King's College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
IWU | The King's College | ||
| Location | Bloomington, IL | New York, NY | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,527 | 326 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #144 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Interdenominational | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | iwu.edu | tkc.edu | ||
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Costs |
IWU | The King's College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,610 | $21,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,610 | $21,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,418 | $18,394 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,096 | $34,192 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,614 | $24,640 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 96% |
Admission |
IWU | The King's College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,408 | 961 | ||
| Admitted | 1,861 | 435 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 42.2% | 45.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.5% | 14.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.86 | 3.73 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 25/30 | 25/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1120/1330 | 1190/1340 | ||
| 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 | The King's College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IWU | The King's College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 82% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $60,500 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $240 |
Diversity |
IWU | The King's College | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 9% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 16% |
Students |
IWU | The King's College | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 23% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 72% | ||
Campus |
IWU | The King's College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Illinois Wesleyan University is larger than than The King's College based on total student enrollment (1,527 students vs. 326 students)
IWU vs. The King's College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IWU or The King's College?
- Illinois Wesleyan University is 155.3% more expensive to attend than The King's College for in-state tuition ($53,610.00 vs. $21,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 155.3% higher at IWU than The King's College ($53,610.00 vs. $21,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Illinois Wesleyan University than The King's College ($30,096 vs. $34,192)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Illinois Wesleyan University are 48.1% lower than costs at The King's College ($12,418 vs. $18,394)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Illinois Wesleyan University than The King's College (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Illinois Wesleyan University students is 48.6% larger than aid received The King's College ($36,614 vs. $24,640)
IWU vs. The King's College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IWU or The King's College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between The King's College or IWU .
- The average SAT score at Illinois Wesleyan University (1249) is 68 points higher than at The King's College (1181)
- Incoming IWU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at The King's College (27)
- Accepted freshman IWU students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.86) than students at The King's College (3.73)
- The King's College has a higher acceptance rate (45.3%) than IWU (42.2%)
IWU vs. The King's College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IWU or The King's 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 The King's College and IWU.
- The graduation rate at IWU is higher than The King's College (82% vs. 51%)
- The King's College students graduate with a $3,750 lower median federal student loan debt than IWU graduates. ($23,250 vs. $27,000)
- The King's College graduates are paying $39 less per month on federal student loans than IWU graduates. ($240 vs. $279)
- More IWU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former The King's College students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/