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ISU Bradley Illinois Wooster Loyola DePauw Lawrence Saint Louis University-Main Campus Wheaton College Marquette University Washington and Lee St Olaf| Illinois Wesleyan University | Washington College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
IWU | Washington College | ||
| Location | Bloomington, IL | Chestertown, MD | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,576 | 916 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #158 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | iwu.edu | washcoll.edu | ||
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Costs |
IWU | Washington College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $55,500 | $52,146 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $55,500 | $52,146 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,930 | $15,814 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $31,310 | $33,553 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,999 | $36,593 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
IWU | Washington College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,128 | 2,539 | ||
| Admitted | 2,768 | 1,664 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 45.2% | 65.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.9% | 13.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.86 | 3.71 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 24/29 | 25/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1330 | 1185/1345 | ||
| 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, 2025 |
Academics |
IWU | Washington College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IWU | Washington College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 82% | 75% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $60,500 | $50,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 85% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $24,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $250 |
Diversity |
IWU | Washington College | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 1% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 9% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 4% |
Students |
IWU | Washington College | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 42% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 56% | ||
Campus |
IWU | Washington College | ||
| 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
- Illinois Wesleyan University is larger than than Washington College based on total student enrollment (1,576 students vs. 916 students)
IWU vs. Washington College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IWU or Washington College?
- Illinois Wesleyan University is 6.4% more expensive to attend than Washington College for in-state tuition ($55,500.00 vs. $52,146.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.4% higher at IWU than Washington College ($55,500.00 vs. $52,146.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Illinois Wesleyan University than Washington College ($31,310 vs. $33,553)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Illinois Wesleyan University are 22.3% lower than costs at Washington College ($12,930 vs. $15,814)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Illinois Wesleyan University than Washington College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Illinois Wesleyan University students is 1.1% larger than aid received Washington College ($36,999 vs. $36,593)
IWU vs. Washington College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IWU or Washington College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Washington College or IWU .
- Accepted freshman IWU students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.86) than students at Washington College (3.71)
- Washington College has a higher acceptance rate (65.5%) than IWU (45.2%)
IWU vs. Washington College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IWU or Washington 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 Washington College and IWU.
- The graduation rate at IWU is higher than Washington College (82% vs. 75%)
- Graduates from Illinois Wesleyan University earn on average $9,700 more per year than Washington College graduates after ten years. ($60,500 vs. $50,800)
- Washington College students graduate with a $2,750 lower median federal student loan debt than IWU graduates. ($24,250 vs. $27,000)
- Washington College graduates are paying $29 less per month on federal student loans than IWU graduates. ($250 vs. $279)
- More IWU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Washington College students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 85%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/