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Overview |
IWU | Kentucky | ||
| Location | Bloomington, IL | Lexington, KY | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,527 | 31,547 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #144 | #408 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | iwu.edu | uky.edu | ||
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Costs |
IWU | Kentucky | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,610 | $11,496 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,610 | $30,913 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,418 | $14,676 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,096 | $18,693 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,614 | $14,114 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 94% |
Admission |
IWU | Kentucky | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,408 | 22,109 | ||
| Admitted | 1,861 | 20,979 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 42.2% | 94.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.5% | 28.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.86 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/30 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1120/1330 | 1070/1290 | ||
| 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 15, 2025 |
Academics |
IWU | Kentucky | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IWU | Kentucky | ||
| Graduation Rate | 82% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $60,500 | $51,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $22,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $235 |
Diversity |
IWU | Kentucky | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 9% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
IWU | Kentucky | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 61% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 37% | ||
Campus |
IWU | Kentucky | ||
| 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
- University of Kentucky is larger than than IWU based on total student enrollment (31,547 students vs. 1,527 students)
IWU vs. Kentucky Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IWU or Kentucky?
- Illinois Wesleyan University is 366.3% more expensive to attend than Kentucky for in-state tuition ($53,610.00 vs. $11,496.00)
- Out of state tuition is 73.4% higher at IWU than University of Kentucky ($53,610.00 vs. $30,913.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Kentucky than IWU ($18,693 vs. $30,096)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Illinois Wesleyan University are 18.2% lower than costs at University of Kentucky ($12,418 vs. $14,676)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Illinois Wesleyan University than University of Kentucky (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Illinois Wesleyan University students is 159.4% larger than aid received University of Kentucky ($36,614 vs. $14,114)
IWU vs. Kentucky Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IWU or Kentucky? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Kentucky or IWU .
- The average SAT score at Illinois Wesleyan University (1249) is 106 points higher than at Kentucky (1143)
- Incoming IWU students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Kentucky (25)
- Accepted freshman IWU students have a 0.27 point higher average high school GPA (3.86) than students at Kentucky (3.59)
- Kentucky has a higher acceptance rate (94.9%) than IWU (42.2%)
IWU vs. Kentucky Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IWU or Kentucky? 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 Kentucky and IWU.
- The graduation rate at IWU is higher than University of Kentucky (82% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from Illinois Wesleyan University earn on average $9,500 more per year than Kentucky graduates after ten years. ($60,500 vs. $51,000)
- University of Kentucky students graduate with a $4,250 lower median federal student loan debt than IWU graduates. ($22,750 vs. $27,000)
- Kentucky graduates are paying $44 less per month on federal student loans than IWU graduates. ($235 vs. $279)
- More IWU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Kentucky students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/