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UIC ISU Bradley Loyola Illinois Wooster DePauw Lawrence SIUE Saint Louis University-Main Campus Wheaton College Marquette University| Illinois Wesleyan University | University of Illinois at Springfield | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
IWU | University of Illinois at Springfield | ||
| Location | Bloomington, IL | Springfield, IL | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,527 | 4,198 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #144 | #383 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | iwu.edu | uis.edu | ||
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Costs |
IWU | University of Illinois at Springfield | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,610 | $9,645 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,610 | $19,410 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,418 | $10,410 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,096 | $11,733 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,614 | $14,175 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
IWU | University of Illinois at Springfield | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,408 | 3,634 | ||
| Admitted | 1,861 | 2,981 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 42.2% | 82% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.5% | 8.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.86 | 3.46 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/30 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1120/1330 | 988/1220 | ||
| 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 | University of Illinois at Springfield | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IWU | University of Illinois at Springfield | ||
| Graduation Rate | 82% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $60,500 | $47,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $18,793 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $194 |
Diversity |
IWU | University of Illinois at Springfield | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 16% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 9% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
IWU | University of Illinois at Springfield | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 9% | ||
Campus |
IWU | University of Illinois at Springfield | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Illinois at Springfield is larger than than IWU based on total student enrollment (4,198 students vs. 1,527 students)
IWU vs. University of Illinois at Springfield Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IWU or University of Illinois at Springfield?
- Illinois Wesleyan University is 455.8% more expensive to attend than University of Illinois at Springfield for in-state tuition ($53,610.00 vs. $9,645.00)
- Out of state tuition is 176.2% higher at IWU than University of Illinois at Springfield ($53,610.00 vs. $19,410.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Illinois at Springfield than IWU ($11,733 vs. $30,096)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Illinois at Springfield are 19.3% lower than costs at Illinois Wesleyan University ($10,410 vs. $12,418)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Illinois Wesleyan University than University of Illinois at Springfield (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Illinois Wesleyan University students is 158.3% larger than aid received University of Illinois at Springfield ($36,614 vs. $14,175)
IWU vs. University of Illinois at Springfield Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IWU or University of Illinois at Springfield? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Illinois at Springfield or IWU .
- The average SAT score at Illinois Wesleyan University (1249) is 181 points higher than at University of Illinois at Springfield (1068)
- Incoming IWU students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at University of Illinois at Springfield (23)
- Accepted freshman IWU students have a 0.4 point higher average high school GPA (3.86) than students at University of Illinois at Springfield (3.46)
- University of Illinois at Springfield has a higher acceptance rate (82%) than IWU (42.2%)
IWU vs. University of Illinois at Springfield Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IWU or University of Illinois at Springfield? 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 Illinois at Springfield and IWU.
- The graduation rate at IWU is higher than University of Illinois at Springfield (82% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from Illinois Wesleyan University earn on average $13,000 more per year than University of Illinois at Springfield graduates after ten years. ($60,500 vs. $47,500)
- University of Illinois at Springfield students graduate with a $8,207 lower median federal student loan debt than IWU graduates. ($18,793 vs. $27,000)
- University of Illinois at Springfield graduates are paying $85 less per month on federal student loans than IWU graduates. ($194 vs. $279)
- More IWU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Illinois at Springfield students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/