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Furman Elon Clemson ISU Bradley Davidson Sewanee UofSC Illinois Mercer Wooster Loyola| Illinois Wesleyan University | Wofford College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
IWU | Wofford College | ||
| Location | Bloomington, IL | Spartanburg, SC | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,527 | 1,823 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #144 | #135 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | iwu.edu | wofford.edu | ||
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Costs |
IWU | Wofford College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,610 | $49,760 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,610 | $49,760 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,418 | $14,920 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,096 | $31,192 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,614 | $36,005 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
IWU | Wofford College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,408 | 4,425 | ||
| Admitted | 1,861 | 2,663 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 42.2% | 60.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.5% | 19% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.86 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 25/30 | 27/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1120/1330 | 1200/1353 | ||
| 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 15, 2025 |
Academics |
IWU | Wofford College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IWU | Wofford College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 82% | 79% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $60,500 | $58,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 79% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,747 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $266 |
Diversity |
IWU | Wofford College | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 9% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
IWU | Wofford College | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 53% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 44% | ||
Campus |
IWU | Wofford 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
- Wofford College is larger than than IWU based on total student enrollment (1,823 students vs. 1,527 students)
IWU vs. Wofford College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IWU or Wofford College?
- Illinois Wesleyan University is 7.7% more expensive to attend than Wofford College for in-state tuition ($53,610.00 vs. $49,760.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.7% higher at IWU than Wofford College ($53,610.00 vs. $49,760.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Illinois Wesleyan University than Wofford College ($30,096 vs. $31,192)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Illinois Wesleyan University are 20.1% lower than costs at Wofford College ($12,418 vs. $14,920)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Illinois Wesleyan University than Wofford College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Illinois Wesleyan University students is 1.7% larger than aid received Wofford College ($36,614 vs. $36,005)
IWU vs. Wofford College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IWU or Wofford College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wofford College or IWU .
- The average SAT score at Illinois Wesleyan University (1249) is 79 points higher than at Wofford College (1170)
- Incoming IWU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Wofford College (26)
- Accepted freshman IWU students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.86) than students at Wofford College (3.7)
- Wofford College has a higher acceptance rate (60.2%) than IWU (42.2%)
IWU vs. Wofford College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IWU or Wofford 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 Wofford College and IWU.
- The graduation rate at IWU is higher than Wofford College (82% vs. 79%)
- Graduates from Illinois Wesleyan University earn on average $2,400 more per year than Wofford College graduates after ten years. ($60,500 vs. $58,100)
- Wofford College students graduate with a $1,253 lower median federal student loan debt than IWU graduates. ($25,747 vs. $27,000)
- Wofford College graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than IWU graduates. ($266 vs. $279)
- More IWU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Wofford College students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 79%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/