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Overview |
Iowa Wesleyan College | Willamette University | ||
| Location | Mount Pleasant, IA | Salem, OR | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 871 | 1,909 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | iwc.edu | willamette.edu | ||
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Costs |
Iowa Wesleyan College | Willamette University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,550 | $45,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,550 | $45,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,340 | $14,340 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,074 | $32,957 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,670 | $27,700 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 100% |
Admission |
Iowa Wesleyan College | Willamette University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,975 | 3,994 | ||
| Admitted | 2,404 | 3,219 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.8% | 80.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8% | 16.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.02 | 3.97 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/22 | |||
| SAT Range | 830/1010 | |||
| 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 15, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Iowa Wesleyan College | Willamette University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Iowa Wesleyan College | Willamette University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 25% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,900 | $54,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $268 |
Diversity |
Iowa Wesleyan College | Willamette University | ||
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| % Men | 56% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 44% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 10% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 24% | 2% |
Students |
Iowa Wesleyan College | Willamette University | ||
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| % In-State | 25% | 25% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 60% | 73% | ||
Campus |
Iowa Wesleyan College | Willamette University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Willamette University is larger than than Iowa Wesleyan College based on total student enrollment (1,909 students vs. 871 students)
Iowa Wesleyan College vs. Willamette University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Iowa Wesleyan College or Willamette University?
- Willamette University is 34.1% more expensive to attend than Iowa Wesleyan College for in-state tuition ($45,000.00 vs. $33,550.00)
- Out of state tuition is 34.1% higher at Willamette University than Iowa Wesleyan College ($45,000.00 vs. $33,550.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Iowa Wesleyan College than Willamette University ($20,074 vs. $32,957)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Iowa Wesleyan College are 26.5% lower than costs at Willamette University ($11,340 vs. $14,340)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Willamette University than Iowa Wesleyan College (100% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Willamette University students is 3.9% larger than aid received Iowa Wesleyan College ($27,700 vs. $26,670)
Iowa Wesleyan College vs. Willamette University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Iowa Wesleyan College or Willamette University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Willamette University or Iowa Wesleyan College .
- The average SAT score at Willamette University (1228) is 279 points higher than at Iowa Wesleyan College (949)
- Incoming Willamette University students have a 8 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Iowa Wesleyan College (20)
- Accepted freshman Willamette University students have a 0.95 point higher average high school GPA (3.97) than students at Iowa Wesleyan College (3.02)
- Iowa Wesleyan College has a higher acceptance rate (80.8%) than Willamette University (80.6%)
Iowa Wesleyan College vs. Willamette University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Iowa Wesleyan College or Willamette 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 Willamette University and Iowa Wesleyan College.
- The graduation rate at Willamette University is higher than Iowa Wesleyan College (77% vs. 25%)
- Graduates from Willamette University earn on average $17,400 more per year than Iowa Wesleyan College graduates after ten years. ($54,300 vs. $36,900)
- Iowa Wesleyan College students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Willamette University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,000)
- Iowa Wesleyan College graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Willamette University graduates. ($258 vs. $268)
- More Willamette University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Iowa Wesleyan College students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/