Add a college to compare up to four schools
Frequently compared to these colleges. Click a college to add to the comparison.
ISU Bradley Belmont Illinois Wooster Loyola DePauw Lawrence Lipscomb Saint Louis University-Main Campus Wheaton College Marquette University| Illinois Wesleyan University | Trevecca Nazarene University | College 3 | College 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
 |
|||
| Remove | Remove | +Add | +Add | |
Overview |
IWU | Trevecca Nazarene University | ||
| Location | Bloomington, IL | Nashville, TN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,527 | 3,327 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #144 | #529 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Church of the Nazarene | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | iwu.edu | trevecca.edu | ||
| Team Colors |
Costs |
IWU | Trevecca Nazarene University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,610 | $27,300 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,610 | $27,300 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,418 | $9,900 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,096 | $16,080 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,614 | $21,013 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
IWU | Trevecca Nazarene University | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,408 | 1,658 | ||
| Admitted | 1,861 | 1,175 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 42.2% | 70.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.5% | 32.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.86 | 3.43 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 25/30 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1120/1330 | 1010/1250 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
IWU | Trevecca Nazarene University | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 22:1 | ||
| Popular Majors |
|
|
||
Outcomes |
IWU | Trevecca Nazarene University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 82% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $60,500 | $45,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $18,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $193 |
Diversity |
IWU | Trevecca Nazarene University | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % Men | 51% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 9% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 6% |
Students |
IWU | Trevecca Nazarene University | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % In-State | 77% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 21% | ||
Campus |
IWU | Trevecca Nazarene 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
- Trevecca Nazarene University is larger than than IWU based on total student enrollment (3,327 students vs. 1,527 students)
IWU vs. Trevecca Nazarene University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IWU or Trevecca Nazarene University?
- Illinois Wesleyan University is 96.4% more expensive to attend than Trevecca Nazarene University for in-state tuition ($53,610.00 vs. $27,300.00)
- Out of state tuition is 96.4% higher at IWU than Trevecca Nazarene University ($53,610.00 vs. $27,300.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Trevecca Nazarene University than IWU ($16,080 vs. $30,096)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Trevecca Nazarene University are 25.4% lower than costs at Illinois Wesleyan University ($9,900 vs. $12,418)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Illinois Wesleyan University as Trevecca Nazarene University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Illinois Wesleyan University students is 74.2% larger than aid received Trevecca Nazarene University ($36,614 vs. $21,013)
IWU vs. Trevecca Nazarene University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IWU or Trevecca Nazarene University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Trevecca Nazarene University or IWU .
- The average SAT score at Illinois Wesleyan University (1249) is 223 points higher than at Trevecca Nazarene University (1026)
- Incoming IWU students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Trevecca Nazarene University (22)
- Accepted freshman IWU students have a 0.43 point higher average high school GPA (3.86) than students at Trevecca Nazarene University (3.43)
- Trevecca Nazarene University has a higher acceptance rate (70.9%) than IWU (42.2%)
IWU vs. Trevecca Nazarene University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IWU or Trevecca Nazarene 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 Trevecca Nazarene University and IWU.
- The graduation rate at IWU is higher than Trevecca Nazarene University (82% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from Illinois Wesleyan University earn on average $15,500 more per year than Trevecca Nazarene University graduates after ten years. ($60,500 vs. $45,000)
- Trevecca Nazarene University students graduate with a $8,250 lower median federal student loan debt than IWU graduates. ($18,750 vs. $27,000)
- Trevecca Nazarene University graduates are paying $86 less per month on federal student loans than IWU graduates. ($193 vs. $279)
- More IWU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Trevecca Nazarene University 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/