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IWU vs. Columbia University

The following statements compare Illinois Wesleyan University and Columbia University in the City of New York with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
  • Both schools are private.
  • Columbia University's tuition ($70,517) is more expensive than IWU ($57,704).
  • Columbia University's acceptance rate (3.99%) is lower than IWU (39.31%).
  • Columbia University has higher yield (64.92%) than IWU (12.27%).
  • Columbia University's SAT score (1,550) is higher than IWU (1,240).
  • Columbia University's students to faculty ratio (6 to 1) is lower than IWU (12 to 1).
  • Columbia University (35,173 students) is larger than IWU (1,582 students) with more enrolled students.
  • Columbia University ($55,902) has higher amount of financial aid than IWU ($38,601).
  • Columbia University's graduation rate (96%) is higher than IWU (75%).
Illinois Wesleyan University

Illinois Wesleyan University

Private, 4 years • Bloomington, IL more rivals
Offered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Bachelor's
Tuition & Fees
$57,704
Financial Aid
$38,601
Test Scores
1,240 SAT
29 ACT
Admission
39.31% Acceptance Rate
12.27% Yield
Enrollment
1,582 (All undergraduate)
Graduation Rate
75% Graduation Rate
19% Transfer-out Rate
80% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
12 to 1 Students to Faculty
108 Faculties (full-time)
392 Staffs (full-time)
$79,455 Faculty Salary
$58,159 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
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Offered Degrees
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Tuition & Fees
$70,517
Financial Aid
$55,902
Test Scores
1,550 SAT
35 ACT
Admission
3.99% Acceptance Rate
64.92% Yield
Enrollment
9,164 Undergraduate
26,009 Graduate
1,499 Online Students
Graduation Rate
96% Graduation Rate
98% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
6 to 1 Students to Faculty
4,683 Faculties (full-time)
19,717 Staffs (full-time)
$193,642 Faculty Salary
$99,867 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Campus Living
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