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Overview |
IWU | Xavier | ||
| Location | Bloomington, IL | Cincinnati, OH | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,527 | 6,114 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #144 | #253 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | iwu.edu | xavier.edu | ||
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Costs |
IWU | Xavier | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,610 | $44,770 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,610 | $44,770 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,418 | $13,820 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,096 | $31,619 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,614 | $27,897 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
IWU | Xavier | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,408 | 14,836 | ||
| Admitted | 1,861 | 12,542 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 42.2% | 84.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.5% | 9.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.86 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/30 | 23/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1120/1330 | 1120/1310 | ||
| 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 | Xavier | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IWU | Xavier | ||
| Graduation Rate | 82% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $60,500 | $54,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
IWU | Xavier | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 9% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 5% |
Students |
IWU | Xavier | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 43% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 56% | ||
Campus |
IWU | Xavier | ||
| 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
- Xavier University is larger than than IWU based on total student enrollment (6,114 students vs. 1,527 students)
IWU vs. Xavier Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IWU or Xavier?
- Illinois Wesleyan University is 19.7% more expensive to attend than Xavier for in-state tuition ($53,610.00 vs. $44,770.00)
- Out of state tuition is 19.7% higher at IWU than Xavier University ($53,610.00 vs. $44,770.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Illinois Wesleyan University than Xavier ($30,096 vs. $31,619)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Illinois Wesleyan University are 11.3% lower than costs at Xavier University ($12,418 vs. $13,820)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Illinois Wesleyan University as Xavier University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Illinois Wesleyan University students is 31.2% larger than aid received Xavier University ($36,614 vs. $27,897)
IWU vs. Xavier Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IWU or Xavier? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Xavier or IWU .
- The average SAT score at Illinois Wesleyan University (1249) is 138 points higher than at Xavier (1111)
- Incoming IWU students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Xavier (25)
- Accepted freshman IWU students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.86) than students at Xavier (3.68)
- Xavier has a higher acceptance rate (84.5%) than IWU (42.2%)
IWU vs. Xavier Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IWU or Xavier? 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 Xavier and IWU.
- The graduation rate at IWU is higher than Xavier University (82% vs. 77%)
- Graduates from Illinois Wesleyan University earn on average $6,000 more per year than Xavier graduates after ten years. ($60,500 vs. $54,500)
- Xavier University and IWU graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Xavier 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 Xavier students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/