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ISU IU Purdue University of Missouri-Columbia Nebraska UNI Wisconsin Illinois Miami Minnesota Michigan State ISU| Illinois Wesleyan University | University of Iowa | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
IWU | Iowa | ||
| Location | Bloomington, IL | Iowa City, IA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,527 | 30,015 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #144 | #224 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | iwu.edu | uiowa.edu | ||
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Costs |
IWU | Iowa | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,610 | $8,711 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,610 | $30,674 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,418 | $11,476 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,096 | $19,587 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,614 | $9,959 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 82% |
Admission |
IWU | Iowa | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,408 | 25,729 | ||
| Admitted | 1,861 | 22,128 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 42.2% | 86% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.5% | 23.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.86 | 3.81 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/30 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1120/1330 | 1130/1340 | ||
| 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 | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
IWU | Iowa | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IWU | Iowa | ||
| Graduation Rate | 82% | 71% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $60,500 | $59,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $21,616 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $223 |
Diversity |
IWU | Iowa | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 9% | 12% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 4% |
Students |
IWU | Iowa | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 45% | ||
Campus |
IWU | Iowa | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Iowa is larger than than IWU based on total student enrollment (30,015 students vs. 1,527 students)
IWU vs. Iowa Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IWU or Iowa?
- Illinois Wesleyan University is 515.4% more expensive to attend than Iowa for in-state tuition ($53,610.00 vs. $8,711.00)
- Out of state tuition is 74.8% higher at IWU than University of Iowa ($53,610.00 vs. $30,674.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Iowa than IWU ($19,587 vs. $30,096)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Iowa are 8.2% lower than costs at Illinois Wesleyan University ($11,476 vs. $12,418)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Illinois Wesleyan University than University of Iowa (100% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Illinois Wesleyan University students is 267.6% larger than aid received University of Iowa ($36,614 vs. $9,959)
IWU vs. Iowa Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IWU or Iowa? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Iowa or IWU .
- The average SAT score at Illinois Wesleyan University (1249) is 85 points higher than at Iowa (1164)
- Incoming IWU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Iowa (26)
- Accepted freshman IWU students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.86) than students at Iowa (3.81)
- Iowa has a higher acceptance rate (86%) than IWU (42.2%)
IWU vs. Iowa Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IWU or Iowa? 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 Iowa and IWU.
- The graduation rate at IWU is higher than University of Iowa (82% vs. 71%)
- Graduates from Illinois Wesleyan University earn on average $700 more per year than Iowa graduates after ten years. ($60,500 vs. $59,800)
- University of Iowa students graduate with a $5,384 lower median federal student loan debt than IWU graduates. ($21,616 vs. $27,000)
- Iowa graduates are paying $56 less per month on federal student loans than IWU graduates. ($223 vs. $279)
- More IWU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Iowa students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/