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ISU Bradley Illinois Wooster Loyola DePauw Drexel Lawrence Saint Louis University-Main Campus Wheaton College Saint Joseph's University Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences| Illinois Wesleyan University | University of the Sciences | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
IWU | USciences | ||
| Location | Bloomington, IL | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,527 | 2,420 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #144 | #1037 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | iwu.edu | usciences.edu | ||
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Costs |
IWU | USciences | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,610 | $25,800 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,610 | $25,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,418 | $17,594 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,096 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,614 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 0% |
Admission |
IWU | USciences | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,408 | - | ||
| Admitted | 1,861 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 42.2% | |||
| Enrolled % | 20.5% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.86 | 3.63 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/30 | |||
| SAT Range | 1120/1330 | 1090/1340 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
IWU | USciences | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IWU | USciences | ||
| Graduation Rate | 82% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $60,500 | $91,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
IWU | USciences | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 42% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 9% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 8% |
Students |
IWU | USciences | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 60% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 39% | ||
Campus |
IWU | USciences | ||
| 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 the Sciences is larger than than IWU based on total student enrollment (2,420 students vs. 1,527 students)
IWU vs. USciences Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IWU or USciences?
- Illinois Wesleyan University is 107.8% more expensive to attend than USciences for in-state tuition ($53,610.00 vs. $25,800.00)
- Out of state tuition is 107.8% higher at IWU than University of the Sciences ($53,610.00 vs. $25,800.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Illinois Wesleyan University are 41.7% lower than costs at University of the Sciences ($12,418 vs. $17,594)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Illinois Wesleyan University than University of the Sciences (100% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Illinois Wesleyan University students is ?% larger than aid received University of the Sciences ($36,614 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, IWU or USciences? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between USciences or IWU .
- The average SAT score at Illinois Wesleyan University (1249) is 104 points higher than at USciences (1145)
- Incoming IWU students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at USciences (25)
- Accepted freshman IWU students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.86) than students at USciences (3.63)
IWU vs. USciences Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IWU or USciences? 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 USciences and IWU.
- The graduation rate at IWU is higher than University of the Sciences (82% vs. 65%)
- Graduates from University of the Sciences earn on average $30,600 more per year than IWU graduates after ten years. ($91,100 vs. $60,500)
- University of the Sciences and IWU graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- University of the Sciences and IWU graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More IWU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former USciences students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 86%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/