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Vanderbilt Emory Northwestern Cornell Rice Duke Notre Dame Georgetown Saint Louis University-Main Campus Case Western USC UChicago| Illinois Wesleyan University | Washington University in St Louis | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
IWU | WUSTL | ||
| Location | Bloomington, IL | Saint Louis, MO | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,527 | 17,012 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #144 | #20 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | iwu.edu | wustl.edu | ||
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Costs |
IWU | WUSTL | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,610 | $59,420 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,610 | $59,420 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,418 | $18,470 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,096 | $23,432 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,614 | $58,188 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 43% |
Admission |
IWU | WUSTL | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,408 | 32,014 | ||
| Admitted | 1,861 | 3,764 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 42.2% | 11.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.5% | 48.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.86 | 3.92 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 25/30 | 33/35 | ||
| SAT Range | 1120/1330 | 1500/1570 | ||
| 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 4, 2025 |
Academics |
IWU | WUSTL | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IWU | WUSTL | ||
| Graduation Rate | 82% | 93% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $60,500 | $82,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 88% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $19,900 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $205 |
Diversity |
IWU | WUSTL | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 9% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
IWU | WUSTL | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 12% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 77% | ||
Campus |
IWU | WUSTL | ||
| 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
- Washington University in St Louis is larger than than IWU based on total student enrollment (17,012 students vs. 1,527 students)
IWU vs. WUSTL Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IWU or WUSTL ?
- Washington University in St Louis is 10.8% more expensive to attend than IWU for in-state tuition ($59,420.00 vs. $53,610.00)
- Out of state tuition is 10.8% higher at WUSTL than Illinois Wesleyan University ($59,420.00 vs. $53,610.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Washington University in St Louis than IWU ($23,432 vs. $30,096)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Illinois Wesleyan University are 48.7% lower than costs at Washington University in St Louis ($12,418 vs. $18,470)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Illinois Wesleyan University than Washington University in St Louis (100% vs. 43%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Washington University in St Louis students is 58.9% larger than aid received Illinois Wesleyan University ($58,188 vs. $36,614)
IWU vs. WUSTL Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IWU or WUSTL ? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WUSTL or IWU .
- The average SAT score at Washington University in St Louis (1469) is 220 points higher than at IWU (1249)
- Incoming WUSTL students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (33) than students at IWU (28)
- Accepted freshman WUSTL students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.92) than students at IWU (3.86)
- IWU has a higher acceptance rate (42.2%) than WUSTL (11.8%)
IWU vs. WUSTL Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IWU or WUSTL ? 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 WUSTL and IWU.
- The graduation rate at WUSTL is higher than Illinois Wesleyan University (93% vs. 82%)
- Graduates from Washington University in St Louis earn on average $22,300 more per year than IWU graduates after ten years. ($82,800 vs. $60,500)
- Washington University in St Louis students graduate with a $7,100 lower median federal student loan debt than IWU graduates. ($19,900 vs. $27,000)
- WUSTL graduates are paying $74 less per month on federal student loans than IWU graduates. ($205 vs. $279)
- More WUSTL graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former IWU students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 87%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/