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University of Missouri-Kansas City Iowa Truman State Arkansas IU Purdue Michigan State Nebraska ISU Missouri State University-Springfield OU KU| Illinois Wesleyan University | University of Missouri Columbia | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
IWU | University of Missouri-Columbia | ||
| Location | Bloomington, IL | Columbia, MO | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,527 | 31,304 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #144 | #278 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | iwu.edu | missouri.edu | ||
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Costs |
IWU | University of Missouri-Columbia | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,610 | $10,452 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,610 | $30,441 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,418 | $10,890 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,096 | $19,889 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,614 | $11,545 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 87% |
Admission |
IWU | University of Missouri-Columbia | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,408 | 20,303 | ||
| Admitted | 1,861 | 16,065 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 42.2% | 79.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.5% | 31% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.86 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/30 | 23/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1120/1330 | 1140/1340 | ||
| 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 Missouri-Columbia | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IWU | University of Missouri-Columbia | ||
| Graduation Rate | 82% | 69% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $60,500 | $54,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $21,883 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $226 |
Diversity |
IWU | University of Missouri-Columbia | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 9% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
IWU | University of Missouri-Columbia | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 70% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 30% | ||
Campus |
IWU | University of Missouri-Columbia | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Missouri Columbia is larger than than IWU based on total student enrollment (31,304 students vs. 1,527 students)
IWU vs. University of Missouri-Columbia Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IWU or University of Missouri-Columbia?
- Illinois Wesleyan University is 412.9% more expensive to attend than University of Missouri-Columbia for in-state tuition ($53,610.00 vs. $10,452.00)
- Out of state tuition is 76.1% higher at IWU than University of Missouri Columbia ($53,610.00 vs. $30,441.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Missouri Columbia than IWU ($19,889 vs. $30,096)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Missouri Columbia are 14% lower than costs at Illinois Wesleyan University ($10,890 vs. $12,418)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Illinois Wesleyan University than University of Missouri Columbia (100% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Illinois Wesleyan University students is 217.1% larger than aid received University of Missouri Columbia ($36,614 vs. $11,545)
IWU vs. University of Missouri-Columbia Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IWU or University of Missouri-Columbia? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Missouri-Columbia or IWU .
- The average SAT score at Illinois Wesleyan University (1249) is 46 points higher than at University of Missouri-Columbia (1203)
- Incoming IWU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at University of Missouri-Columbia (27)
- Accepted freshman IWU students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.86) than students at University of Missouri-Columbia (3.61)
- University of Missouri-Columbia has a higher acceptance rate (79.1%) than IWU (42.2%)
IWU vs. University of Missouri-Columbia Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IWU or University of Missouri-Columbia? 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 Missouri-Columbia and IWU.
- The graduation rate at IWU is higher than University of Missouri Columbia (82% vs. 69%)
- Graduates from Illinois Wesleyan University earn on average $6,300 more per year than University of Missouri-Columbia graduates after ten years. ($60,500 vs. $54,200)
- University of Missouri Columbia students graduate with a $5,117 lower median federal student loan debt than IWU graduates. ($21,883 vs. $27,000)
- University of Missouri-Columbia graduates are paying $53 less per month on federal student loans than IWU graduates. ($226 vs. $279)
- More IWU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Missouri-Columbia students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 73%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/