IWU vs. Carleton
The following statements compare Illinois Wesleyan University and Carleton College with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
- Both schools are private.
- Carleton's tuition ($65,457) is more expensive than IWU ($55,704).
- Carleton's acceptance rate (22.28%) is lower than IWU (45.17%).
- Carleton has higher yield (37.36%) than IWU (15.93%).
- Carleton's SAT score (1,500) is higher than IWU (1,220).
- Carleton's students to faculty ratio (8 to 1) is lower than IWU (11 to 1).
- Carleton (2,069 students) is larger than IWU (1,576 students) with more enrolled students.
- Carleton ($48,547) has higher amount of financial aid than IWU ($36,275).
- Carleton's graduation rate (91%) is higher than IWU (83%).

Illinois Wesleyan University
Private, 4 years • Bloomington, IL #37 Liberal Arts Colleges, #9 in Illinois more rivalsOffered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Bachelor's
Bachelor's
Tuition & Fees
$55,704
Financial Aid
$36,275
Test Scores
1,220 SAT
27 ACT
Admission
45.17% Acceptance Rate
15.93% Yield
Enrollment
1,576 (All undergraduate)
Graduation Rate
83% Graduation Rate
1% Transfer-out Rate
85% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
11 to 1 Students to Faculty
108 Faculties (full-time)
392 Staffs (full-time)
$77,079 Faculty Salary
$57,400 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Teacher Certificate
Study Abroad
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-$8,050 annual charge
-1,336 capacity

Carleton College
Private, 4 years • Northfield, MN #15 Liberal Arts Colleges, #1 in Minnesota more rivalsOffered Degrees
Bachelor's
Tuition & Fees
$65,457
Financial Aid
$48,547
Test Scores
1,500 SAT
33 ACT
Admission
22.28% Acceptance Rate
37.36% Yield
Enrollment
2,069 (All undergraduate)
Graduation Rate
91% Graduation Rate
96% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
8 to 1 Students to Faculty
261 Faculties (full-time)
660 Staffs (full-time)
$113,130 Faculty Salary
$80,510 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
Study Abroad
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-$8,820 annual charge
-1,840 capacity
Board/Meal Plan Offered
-$7,890 annual charge
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