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Overview |
IWU | University of Minnesota-Rochester | ||
| Location | Bloomington, IL | Rochester, MN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,527 | 630 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #144 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | iwu.edu | umn.edu | ||
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Costs |
IWU | University of Minnesota-Rochester | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,610 | $12,808 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,610 | $12,808 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,418 | $12,882 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,096 | $12,613 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,614 | $11,833 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 67% |
Admission |
IWU | University of Minnesota-Rochester | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,408 | 1,198 | ||
| Admitted | 1,861 | 859 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 42.2% | 71.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.5% | 22.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.86 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 25/30 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1120/1330 | 1058/1331 | ||
| 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 | Jul 31, 2025 |
Academics |
IWU | University of Minnesota-Rochester | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IWU | University of Minnesota-Rochester | ||
| Graduation Rate | 82% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $60,500 | $58,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $20,185 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $208 |
Diversity |
IWU | University of Minnesota-Rochester | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 20% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 80% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 9% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
IWU | University of Minnesota-Rochester | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 21% | ||
Campus |
IWU | University of Minnesota-Rochester | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Illinois Wesleyan University is larger than than University of Minnesota-Rochester based on total student enrollment (1,527 students vs. 630 students)
IWU vs. University of Minnesota-Rochester Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IWU or University of Minnesota-Rochester?
- Illinois Wesleyan University is 318.6% more expensive to attend than University of Minnesota-Rochester for in-state tuition ($53,610.00 vs. $12,808.00)
- Out of state tuition is 318.6% higher at IWU than University of Minnesota Rochester ($53,610.00 vs. $12,808.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Minnesota Rochester than IWU ($12,613 vs. $30,096)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Illinois Wesleyan University are 3.7% lower than costs at University of Minnesota Rochester ($12,418 vs. $12,882)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Illinois Wesleyan University than University of Minnesota Rochester (100% vs. 67%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Illinois Wesleyan University students is 209.4% larger than aid received University of Minnesota Rochester ($36,614 vs. $11,833)
IWU vs. University of Minnesota-Rochester Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IWU or University of Minnesota-Rochester? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Minnesota-Rochester or IWU .
- The average SAT score at Illinois Wesleyan University (1249) is 139 points higher than at University of Minnesota-Rochester (1110)
- Incoming IWU students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at University of Minnesota-Rochester (24)
- University of Minnesota-Rochester has a higher acceptance rate (71.7%) than IWU (42.2%)
IWU vs. University of Minnesota-Rochester Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IWU or University of Minnesota-Rochester? 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 Minnesota-Rochester and IWU.
- Graduates from Illinois Wesleyan University earn on average $2,300 more per year than University of Minnesota-Rochester graduates after ten years. ($60,500 vs. $58,200)
- University of Minnesota Rochester students graduate with a $6,815 lower median federal student loan debt than IWU graduates. ($20,185 vs. $27,000)
- University of Minnesota-Rochester graduates are paying $71 less per month on federal student loans than IWU graduates. ($208 vs. $279)
- More IWU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Minnesota-Rochester students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/