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SIUE Northern Illinois ISU Southeast Missouri State University Illinois EIU WMU Western Illinois University UIC University of Missouri-Columbia IU Lewis University| Southern Illinois University Carbondale | Iowa Wesleyan College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Southern Illinois University | Iowa Wesleyan College | ||
| Location | Carbondale, IL | Mount Pleasant, IA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 11,107 | 871 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #467 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | siuc.edu | iwc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Southern Illinois University | Iowa Wesleyan College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,638 | $33,550 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,638 | $33,550 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,622 | $11,340 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,990 | $20,074 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,269 | $26,670 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 92% |
Admission |
Southern Illinois University | Iowa Wesleyan College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,771 | 2,975 | ||
| Admitted | 8,940 | 2,404 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.5% | 80.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17% | 8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.24 | 3.02 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/27 | 16/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 900/1140 | 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 |
Academics |
Southern Illinois University | Iowa Wesleyan College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Southern Illinois University | Iowa Wesleyan College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 25% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,800 | $36,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $258 |
Diversity |
Southern Illinois University | Iowa Wesleyan College | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 56% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 44% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 52% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 24% |
Students |
Southern Illinois University | Iowa Wesleyan College | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 25% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 60% | ||
Campus |
Southern Illinois University | Iowa Wesleyan College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Southern Illinois University Carbondale is larger than than Iowa Wesleyan College based on total student enrollment (11,107 students vs. 871 students)
Southern Illinois University vs. Iowa Wesleyan College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Southern Illinois University or Iowa Wesleyan College?
- Iowa Wesleyan College is 248.1% more expensive to attend than Southern Illinois University for in-state tuition ($33,550.00 vs. $9,638.00)
- Out of state tuition is 248.1% higher at Iowa Wesleyan College than Southern Illinois University Carbondale ($33,550.00 vs. $9,638.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southern Illinois University Carbondale than Iowa Wesleyan College ($16,990 vs. $20,074)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern Illinois University Carbondale are 6.8% lower than costs at Iowa Wesleyan College ($10,622 vs. $11,340)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southern Illinois University Carbondale than Iowa Wesleyan College (98% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Iowa Wesleyan College students is 136.7% larger than aid received Southern Illinois University Carbondale ($26,670 vs. $11,269)
Southern Illinois University vs. Iowa Wesleyan College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Southern 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 Southern Illinois University .
- The average SAT score at Southern Illinois University Carbondale (1032) is 83 points higher than at Iowa Wesleyan College (949)
- Incoming Southern Illinois University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Iowa Wesleyan College (20)
- Accepted freshman Southern Illinois University students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.24) than students at Iowa Wesleyan College (3.02)
- Southern Illinois University has a higher acceptance rate (91.5%) than Iowa Wesleyan College (80.8%)
Southern Illinois University vs. Iowa Wesleyan College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Southern 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 Southern Illinois University.
- The graduation rate at Southern Illinois University is higher than Iowa Wesleyan College (44% vs. 25%)
- Graduates from Southern Illinois University Carbondale earn on average $10,900 more per year than Iowa Wesleyan College graduates after ten years. ($47,800 vs. $36,900)
- Southern Illinois University Carbondale students graduate with a $2,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Iowa Wesleyan College graduates. ($22,500 vs. $25,000)
- Southern Illinois University graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than Iowa Wesleyan College graduates. ($232 vs. $258)
- More Iowa Wesleyan College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Southern Illinois University students, three years after graduation. (55% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/