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Cleveland State Miami Xavier Ohio State Butler UC Wright State ISU Marquette University Kent State Loyola Duquesne University| Illinois Wesleyan University | University of Dayton | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
IWU | University of Dayton | ||
| Location | Bloomington, IL | Dayton, OH | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,527 | 11,674 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #144 | #230 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | iwu.edu | udayton.edu | ||
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Costs |
IWU | University of Dayton | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,610 | $46,170 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,610 | $46,170 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,418 | $15,390 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,096 | $30,590 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,614 | $31,920 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 96% |
Admission |
IWU | University of Dayton | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,408 | 18,864 | ||
| Admitted | 1,861 | 13,969 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 42.2% | 74.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.5% | 14.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.86 | 3.77 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 25/30 | 24/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1120/1330 | 1158/1363 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
IWU | University of Dayton | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IWU | University of Dayton | ||
| Graduation Rate | 82% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $60,500 | $57,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $268 |
Diversity |
IWU | University of Dayton | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 9% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
IWU | University of Dayton | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 45% | ||
Campus |
IWU | University of Dayton | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Dayton is larger than than IWU based on total student enrollment (11,674 students vs. 1,527 students)
IWU vs. University of Dayton Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IWU or University of Dayton?
- Illinois Wesleyan University is 16.1% more expensive to attend than University of Dayton for in-state tuition ($53,610.00 vs. $46,170.00)
- Out of state tuition is 16.1% higher at IWU than University of Dayton ($53,610.00 vs. $46,170.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Illinois Wesleyan University than University of Dayton ($30,096 vs. $30,590)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Illinois Wesleyan University are 23.9% lower than costs at University of Dayton ($12,418 vs. $15,390)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Illinois Wesleyan University than University of Dayton (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Illinois Wesleyan University students is 14.7% larger than aid received University of Dayton ($36,614 vs. $31,920)
IWU vs. University of Dayton Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IWU or University of Dayton? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Dayton or IWU .
- The average SAT score at Illinois Wesleyan University (1249) is 62 points higher than at University of Dayton (1187)
- Incoming IWU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at University of Dayton (27)
- Accepted freshman IWU students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.86) than students at University of Dayton (3.77)
- University of Dayton has a higher acceptance rate (74.1%) than IWU (42.2%)
IWU vs. University of Dayton Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IWU or University of Dayton? 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 University of Dayton and IWU.
- The graduation rate at IWU is higher than University of Dayton (82% vs. 74%)
- Graduates from Illinois Wesleyan University earn on average $3,200 more per year than University of Dayton graduates after ten years. ($60,500 vs. $57,300)
- University of Dayton students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than IWU graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- University of Dayton graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than IWU graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More IWU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Dayton students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 84%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/