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Minnesota Michigan Illinois Ohio State UW-Seattle Purdue Maryland UT Austin IU Iowa UCSD Florida| Illinois Wesleyan University | University of Wisconsin Madison | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
IWU | Wisconsin | ||
| Location | Bloomington, IL | Madison, WI | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,527 | 48,956 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #144 | #105 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | iwu.edu | wisc.edu | ||
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Costs |
IWU | Wisconsin | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,610 | $9,273 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,610 | $37,904 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,418 | $12,894 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,096 | $13,376 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,614 | $11,171 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 47% |
Admission |
IWU | Wisconsin | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,408 | 60,214 | ||
| Admitted | 1,861 | 29,539 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 42.2% | 49.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.5% | 29.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.86 | 3.88 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 25/30 | 26/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1120/1330 | 1340/1510 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
IWU | Wisconsin | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IWU | Wisconsin | ||
| Graduation Rate | 82% | 82% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $60,500 | $64,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $22,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $230 |
Diversity |
IWU | Wisconsin | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 9% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
IWU | Wisconsin | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 43% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 47% | ||
Campus |
IWU | Wisconsin | ||
| 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 Wisconsin Madison is larger than than IWU based on total student enrollment (48,956 students vs. 1,527 students)
IWU vs. Wisconsin Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IWU or Wisconsin?
- Illinois Wesleyan University is 478.1% more expensive to attend than Wisconsin for in-state tuition ($53,610.00 vs. $9,273.00)
- Out of state tuition is 41.4% higher at IWU than University of Wisconsin Madison ($53,610.00 vs. $37,904.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Wisconsin Madison than IWU ($13,376 vs. $30,096)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Illinois Wesleyan University are 3.8% lower than costs at University of Wisconsin Madison ($12,418 vs. $12,894)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Illinois Wesleyan University than University of Wisconsin Madison (100% vs. 47%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Illinois Wesleyan University students is 227.8% larger than aid received University of Wisconsin Madison ($36,614 vs. $11,171)
IWU vs. Wisconsin Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IWU or Wisconsin? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wisconsin or IWU .
- The average SAT score at University of Wisconsin Madison (1300) is 51 points higher than at IWU (1249)
- Incoming Wisconsin students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at IWU (28)
- Accepted freshman Wisconsin students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.88) than students at IWU (3.86)
- Wisconsin has a higher acceptance rate (49.1%) than IWU (42.2%)
IWU vs. Wisconsin Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IWU or Wisconsin? 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 Wisconsin and IWU.
- The graduation rate at IWU is the same as at University of Wisconsin Madison (82% vs. 82%)
- Graduates from University of Wisconsin Madison earn on average $4,300 more per year than IWU graduates after ten years. ($64,800 vs. $60,500)
- University of Wisconsin Madison students graduate with a $4,750 lower median federal student loan debt than IWU graduates. ($22,250 vs. $27,000)
- Wisconsin graduates are paying $49 less per month on federal student loans than IWU graduates. ($230 vs. $279)
- More IWU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Wisconsin students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 84%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/