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ISU Calvin University Bradley Pepperdine Taylor University Illinois Wooster Loyola Hope College DePauw St Olaf Lawrence| Illinois Wesleyan University | Wheaton College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
IWU | Wheaton College | ||
| Location | Bloomington, IL | Wheaton, IL | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,527 | 2,885 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #144 | #166 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Undenominational | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | iwu.edu | wheaton.edu | ||
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Costs |
IWU | Wheaton College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,610 | $41,990 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,610 | $41,990 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,418 | $11,690 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,096 | $29,961 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,614 | $24,272 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
IWU | Wheaton College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,408 | 1,893 | ||
| Admitted | 1,861 | 1,674 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 42.2% | 88.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.5% | 30.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.86 | 3.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/30 | 28/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1120/1330 | 1250/1430 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
IWU | Wheaton College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IWU | Wheaton College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 82% | 87% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $60,500 | $54,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 90% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $22,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $232 |
Diversity |
IWU | Wheaton College | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 9% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
IWU | Wheaton College | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 23% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 70% | ||
Campus |
IWU | Wheaton College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Wheaton College is larger than than IWU based on total student enrollment (2,885 students vs. 1,527 students)
IWU vs. Wheaton College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IWU or Wheaton College?
- Illinois Wesleyan University is 27.7% more expensive to attend than Wheaton College for in-state tuition ($53,610.00 vs. $41,990.00)
- Out of state tuition is 27.7% higher at IWU than Wheaton College ($53,610.00 vs. $41,990.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wheaton College than IWU ($29,961 vs. $30,096)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wheaton College are 6.2% lower than costs at Illinois Wesleyan University ($11,690 vs. $12,418)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Illinois Wesleyan University as Wheaton College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Illinois Wesleyan University students is 50.8% larger than aid received Wheaton College ($36,614 vs. $24,272)
IWU vs. Wheaton College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IWU or Wheaton College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wheaton College or IWU .
- The average SAT score at Wheaton College (1314) is 65 points higher than at IWU (1249)
- Incoming Wheaton College students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (30) than students at IWU (28)
- Accepted freshman IWU students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.86) than students at Wheaton College (3.75)
- Wheaton College has a higher acceptance rate (88.4%) than IWU (42.2%)
IWU vs. Wheaton College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IWU or Wheaton 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 Wheaton College and IWU.
- The graduation rate at Wheaton College is higher than Illinois Wesleyan University (87% vs. 82%)
- Graduates from Illinois Wesleyan University earn on average $6,200 more per year than Wheaton College graduates after ten years. ($60,500 vs. $54,300)
- Wheaton College students graduate with a $4,500 lower median federal student loan debt than IWU graduates. ($22,500 vs. $27,000)
- Wheaton College graduates are paying $47 less per month on federal student loans than IWU graduates. ($232 vs. $279)
- More Wheaton College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former IWU students, three years after graduation. (90% vs. 87%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/