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ISU Bradley Butler Purdue Trine University Illinois Wooster Loyola DePauw Lawrence Lewis University UE| Illinois Wesleyan University | Valparaiso University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
IWU | Valpo | ||
| Location | Bloomington, IL | Valparaiso, IN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,527 | 2,958 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #144 | #313 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Lutheran Church in America | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | iwu.edu | valpo.edu | ||
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Costs |
IWU | Valpo | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,610 | $43,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,610 | $43,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,418 | $13,180 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,096 | $22,755 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,614 | $34,706 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
IWU | Valpo | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,408 | 6,842 | ||
| Admitted | 1,861 | 6,442 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 42.2% | 94.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.5% | 9.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.86 | 3.76 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/30 | 27/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1120/1330 | 1140/1360 | ||
| 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 | Valpo | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IWU | Valpo | ||
| Graduation Rate | 82% | 71% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $60,500 | $54,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
IWU | Valpo | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 9% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
IWU | Valpo | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 48% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 49% | ||
Campus |
IWU | Valpo | ||
| 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
- Valparaiso University is larger than than IWU based on total student enrollment (2,958 students vs. 1,527 students)
IWU vs. Valpo Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IWU or Valpo?
- Illinois Wesleyan University is 23.5% more expensive to attend than Valpo for in-state tuition ($53,610.00 vs. $43,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 23.5% higher at IWU than Valparaiso University ($53,610.00 vs. $43,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Valparaiso University than IWU ($22,755 vs. $30,096)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Illinois Wesleyan University are 6.1% lower than costs at Valparaiso University ($12,418 vs. $13,180)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Illinois Wesleyan University as Valparaiso University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Illinois Wesleyan University students is 5.5% larger than aid received Valparaiso University ($36,614 vs. $34,706)
IWU vs. Valpo Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IWU or Valpo? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Valpo or IWU .
- The average SAT score at Illinois Wesleyan University (1249) is 90 points higher than at Valpo (1159)
- Incoming IWU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Valpo (26)
- Accepted freshman IWU students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.86) than students at Valpo (3.76)
- Valpo has a higher acceptance rate (94.2%) than IWU (42.2%)
IWU vs. Valpo Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IWU or Valpo? 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 Valpo and IWU.
- The graduation rate at IWU is higher than Valparaiso University (82% vs. 71%)
- Graduates from Illinois Wesleyan University earn on average $6,500 more per year than Valpo graduates after ten years. ($60,500 vs. $54,000)
- Valparaiso University and IWU graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Valparaiso University 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 Valpo students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 77%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/