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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 | Wittenberg University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
IWU | Wittenberg University | ||
| Location | Bloomington, IL | Springfield, OH | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,527 | 1,299 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #144 | #348 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Lutheran Church in America | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | iwu.edu | wittenberg.edu | ||
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Costs |
IWU | Wittenberg University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,610 | $42,260 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,610 | $42,260 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,418 | $11,280 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,096 | $22,912 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,614 | $32,632 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
IWU | Wittenberg University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,408 | 2,998 | ||
| Admitted | 1,861 | 2,816 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 42.2% | 93.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.5% | 14.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.86 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/30 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1120/1330 | 1050/1370 | ||
| 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 | Wittenberg University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IWU | Wittenberg University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 82% | 71% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $60,500 | $46,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
IWU | Wittenberg University | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 6% | ||
| % International | 9% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
IWU | Wittenberg University | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 21% | ||
Campus |
IWU | Wittenberg University | ||
| 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
- Illinois Wesleyan University is larger than than Wittenberg University based on total student enrollment (1,527 students vs. 1,299 students)
IWU vs. Wittenberg University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IWU or Wittenberg University?
- Illinois Wesleyan University is 26.9% more expensive to attend than Wittenberg University for in-state tuition ($53,610.00 vs. $42,260.00)
- Out of state tuition is 26.9% higher at IWU than Wittenberg University ($53,610.00 vs. $42,260.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wittenberg University than IWU ($22,912 vs. $30,096)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wittenberg University are 10.1% lower than costs at Illinois Wesleyan University ($11,280 vs. $12,418)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Illinois Wesleyan University as Wittenberg University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Illinois Wesleyan University students is 12.2% larger than aid received Wittenberg University ($36,614 vs. $32,632)
IWU vs. Wittenberg University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IWU or Wittenberg University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wittenberg University or IWU .
- Accepted freshman IWU students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.86) than students at Wittenberg University (3.6)
- Wittenberg University has a higher acceptance rate (93.9%) than IWU (42.2%)
IWU vs. Wittenberg University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IWU or Wittenberg University? 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 Wittenberg University and IWU.
- The graduation rate at IWU is higher than Wittenberg University (82% vs. 71%)
- Graduates from Illinois Wesleyan University earn on average $14,200 more per year than Wittenberg University graduates after ten years. ($60,500 vs. $46,300)
- Wittenberg University and IWU graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Wittenberg 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 Wittenberg University students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/