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Overview |
IWU | UC | ||
| Location | Bloomington, IL | Cincinnati, OH | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,527 | 41,155 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #144 | #413 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | iwu.edu | uc.edu | ||
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Costs |
IWU | UC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,610 | $11,498 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,610 | $26,862 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,418 | $12,852 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,096 | $20,149 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,614 | $8,733 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 64% |
Admission |
IWU | UC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,408 | 29,025 | ||
| Admitted | 1,861 | 25,024 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 42.2% | 86.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.5% | 25.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.86 | 3.69 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/30 | 24/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1120/1330 | 1160/1360 | ||
| 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 | Mar 1, 2025 |
Academics |
IWU | UC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IWU | UC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 82% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $60,500 | $45,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $237 |
Diversity |
IWU | UC | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 9% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 4% |
Students |
IWU | UC | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 17% | ||
Campus |
IWU | UC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Cincinnati Main Campus is larger than than IWU based on total student enrollment (41,155 students vs. 1,527 students)
IWU vs. UC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IWU or UC?
- Illinois Wesleyan University is 366.3% more expensive to attend than UC for in-state tuition ($53,610.00 vs. $11,498.00)
- Out of state tuition is 99.6% higher at IWU than University of Cincinnati Main Campus ($53,610.00 vs. $26,862.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Cincinnati Main Campus than IWU ($20,149 vs. $30,096)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Illinois Wesleyan University are 3.5% lower than costs at University of Cincinnati Main Campus ($12,418 vs. $12,852)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Illinois Wesleyan University than University of Cincinnati Main Campus (100% vs. 64%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Illinois Wesleyan University students is 319.3% larger than aid received University of Cincinnati Main Campus ($36,614 vs. $8,733)
IWU vs. UC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IWU or UC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UC or IWU .
- The average SAT score at Illinois Wesleyan University (1249) is 84 points higher than at UC (1165)
- Incoming IWU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at UC (26)
- Accepted freshman IWU students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.86) than students at UC (3.69)
- UC has a higher acceptance rate (86.2%) than IWU (42.2%)
IWU vs. UC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IWU or UC? 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 UC and IWU.
- The graduation rate at IWU is higher than University of Cincinnati Main Campus (82% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from Illinois Wesleyan University earn on average $14,900 more per year than UC graduates after ten years. ($60,500 vs. $45,600)
- University of Cincinnati Main Campus students graduate with a $4,000 lower median federal student loan debt than IWU graduates. ($23,000 vs. $27,000)
- UC graduates are paying $42 less per month on federal student loans than IWU graduates. ($237 vs. $279)
- More IWU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UC students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/