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Overview |
Northeastern Illinois University | Iowa Wesleyan College | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Mount Pleasant, IA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 5,756 | 871 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #629 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | neiu.edu | iwc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Northeastern Illinois University | Iowa Wesleyan College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,091 | $33,550 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,182 | $33,550 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,742 | $11,340 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,262 | $20,074 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,143 | $26,670 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 85% | 92% |
Admission |
Northeastern Illinois University | Iowa Wesleyan College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,603 | 2,975 | ||
| Admitted | 2,886 | 2,404 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 62.7% | 80.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.9% | 8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 3.02 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 15/21 | 16/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 810/1010 | 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 | Jul 15, 2025 | Aug 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Northeastern Illinois University | Iowa Wesleyan College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Northeastern Illinois University | Iowa Wesleyan College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 23% | 25% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,000 | $36,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,500 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $149 | $258 |
Diversity |
Northeastern Illinois University | Iowa Wesleyan College | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 56% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 44% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 33% | 52% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 37% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 24% |
Students |
Northeastern Illinois University | Iowa Wesleyan College | ||
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| % In-State | 97% | 25% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 60% | ||
Campus |
Northeastern Illinois University | Iowa Wesleyan College | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Northeastern Illinois University is larger than than Iowa Wesleyan College based on total student enrollment (5,756 students vs. 871 students)
Northeastern Illinois University vs. Iowa Wesleyan College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Northeastern Illinois University or Iowa Wesleyan College?
- Iowa Wesleyan College is 232.5% more expensive to attend than Northeastern Illinois University for in-state tuition ($33,550.00 vs. $10,091.00)
- Out of state tuition is 66.2% higher at Iowa Wesleyan College than Northeastern Illinois University ($33,550.00 vs. $20,182.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northeastern Illinois University than Iowa Wesleyan College ($14,262 vs. $20,074)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northeastern Illinois University are 5.6% lower than costs at Iowa Wesleyan College ($10,742 vs. $11,340)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Iowa Wesleyan College than Northeastern Illinois University (92% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Iowa Wesleyan College students is 76.1% larger than aid received Northeastern Illinois University ($26,670 vs. $15,143)
Northeastern Illinois University vs. Iowa Wesleyan College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Northeastern Illinois University or Iowa Wesleyan College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Iowa Wesleyan College or Northeastern Illinois University .
- The average SAT score at Iowa Wesleyan College (949) is 79 points higher than at Northeastern Illinois University (870)
- Incoming Iowa Wesleyan College students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (20) than students at Northeastern Illinois University (18)
- Accepted freshman Northeastern Illinois University students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.1) than students at Iowa Wesleyan College (3.02)
- Iowa Wesleyan College has a higher acceptance rate (80.8%) than Northeastern Illinois University (62.7%)
Northeastern Illinois University vs. Iowa Wesleyan College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Northeastern Illinois University or Iowa Wesleyan 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 Iowa Wesleyan College and Northeastern Illinois University.
- The graduation rate at Iowa Wesleyan College is higher than Northeastern Illinois University (25% vs. 23%)
- Graduates from Northeastern Illinois University earn on average $3,100 more per year than Iowa Wesleyan College graduates after ten years. ($40,000 vs. $36,900)
- Northeastern Illinois University students graduate with a $10,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Iowa Wesleyan College graduates. ($14,500 vs. $25,000)
- Northeastern Illinois University graduates are paying $109 less per month on federal student loans than Iowa Wesleyan College graduates. ($149 vs. $258)
- More Northeastern Illinois University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Iowa Wesleyan College students, three years after graduation. (56% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/