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ISU Bradley Illinois Wooster Loyola DePauw Lawrence Staten Island Saint Louis University-Main Campus Wheaton College Marquette University Washington and Lee| Illinois Wesleyan University | Wagner College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
IWU | Wagner College | ||
| Location | Bloomington, IL | Staten Island, NY | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,576 | 1,932 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #158 | #350 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Lutheran Church in America | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | iwu.edu | wagner.edu | ||
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Costs |
IWU | Wagner College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $55,500 | $50,200 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $55,500 | $50,200 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,930 | $15,600 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $31,310 | $28,109 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,999 | $35,322 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
IWU | Wagner College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,128 | 2,328 | ||
| Admitted | 2,768 | 1,943 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 45.2% | 83.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.9% | 20.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.86 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/29 | 23/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1330 | 1150/1320 | ||
| 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 | Feb 15, 2026 |
Academics |
IWU | Wagner College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IWU | Wagner College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 82% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $60,500 | $64,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,379 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $272 |
Diversity |
IWU | Wagner College | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 14% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 9% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 7% |
Students |
IWU | Wagner College | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 46% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 46% | ||
Campus |
IWU | Wagner College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Wagner College is larger than than IWU based on total student enrollment (1,932 students vs. 1,576 students)
IWU vs. Wagner College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IWU or Wagner College?
- Illinois Wesleyan University is 10.6% more expensive to attend than Wagner College for in-state tuition ($55,500.00 vs. $50,200.00)
- Out of state tuition is 10.6% higher at IWU than Wagner College ($55,500.00 vs. $50,200.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wagner College than IWU ($28,109 vs. $31,310)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Illinois Wesleyan University are 20.6% lower than costs at Wagner College ($12,930 vs. $15,600)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Illinois Wesleyan University as Wagner College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Illinois Wesleyan University students is 4.7% larger than aid received Wagner College ($36,999 vs. $35,322)
IWU vs. Wagner College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IWU or Wagner College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wagner College or IWU .
- Accepted freshman IWU students have a 0.36 point higher average high school GPA (3.86) than students at Wagner College (3.5)
- Wagner College has a higher acceptance rate (83.5%) than IWU (45.2%)
IWU vs. Wagner College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IWU or Wagner College? 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 Wagner College and IWU.
- The graduation rate at IWU is higher than Wagner College (82% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from Wagner College earn on average $3,600 more per year than IWU graduates after ten years. ($64,100 vs. $60,500)
- Wagner College students graduate with a $621 lower median federal student loan debt than IWU graduates. ($26,379 vs. $27,000)
- Wagner College graduates are paying $7 less per month on federal student loans than IWU graduates. ($272 vs. $279)
- More IWU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Wagner College students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/