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Iowa ISU ISU Bradley Illinois Wooster Loyola DePauw Lawrence Saint Louis University-Main Campus Wheaton College Marquette University| Illinois Wesleyan University | University of Northern Iowa | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
IWU | UNI | ||
| Location | Bloomington, IL | Cedar Falls, IA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,527 | 8,945 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #144 | #414 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | iwu.edu | uni.edu | ||
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Costs |
IWU | UNI | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,610 | $8,111 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,610 | $19,265 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,418 | $9,343 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,096 | $15,782 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,614 | $6,412 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 83% |
Admission |
IWU | UNI | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,408 | 4,594 | ||
| Admitted | 1,861 | 4,362 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 42.2% | 94.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.5% | 32.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.86 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/30 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1120/1330 | 1020/1330 | ||
| 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 | UNI | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IWU | UNI | ||
| Graduation Rate | 82% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $60,500 | $47,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $20,625 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $213 |
Diversity |
IWU | UNI | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 9% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
IWU | UNI | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 8% | ||
Campus |
IWU | UNI | ||
| 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 Northern Iowa is larger than than IWU based on total student enrollment (8,945 students vs. 1,527 students)
IWU vs. UNI Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IWU or UNI?
- Illinois Wesleyan University is 561% more expensive to attend than UNI for in-state tuition ($53,610.00 vs. $8,111.00)
- Out of state tuition is 178.3% higher at IWU than University of Northern Iowa ($53,610.00 vs. $19,265.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Northern Iowa than IWU ($15,782 vs. $30,096)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Northern Iowa are 32.9% lower than costs at Illinois Wesleyan University ($9,343 vs. $12,418)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Illinois Wesleyan University than University of Northern Iowa (100% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Illinois Wesleyan University students is 471% larger than aid received University of Northern Iowa ($36,614 vs. $6,412)
IWU vs. UNI Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IWU or UNI? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UNI or IWU .
- The average SAT score at Illinois Wesleyan University (1249) is 199 points higher than at UNI (1050)
- Incoming IWU students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at UNI (23)
- Accepted freshman IWU students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.86) than students at UNI (3.61)
- UNI has a higher acceptance rate (94.9%) than IWU (42.2%)
IWU vs. UNI Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IWU or UNI? 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 UNI and IWU.
- The graduation rate at IWU is higher than University of Northern Iowa (82% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from Illinois Wesleyan University earn on average $12,800 more per year than UNI graduates after ten years. ($60,500 vs. $47,700)
- University of Northern Iowa students graduate with a $6,375 lower median federal student loan debt than IWU graduates. ($20,625 vs. $27,000)
- UNI graduates are paying $66 less per month on federal student loans than IWU graduates. ($213 vs. $279)
- More IWU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UNI students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/