IWU vs. Central State
IWU ranked #-1 and Central State ranked #-1 in national university ranking. The following statements compare Illinois Wesleyan University and Central State University with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
- IWU's tuition ($55,704) is more expensive than Central State ($9,824).
- IWU's acceptance rate (45.17%) is lower than Central State (46.00%).
- Central State has higher yield (37.91%) than IWU (15.93%).
- Both schools have same SAT scores of 1,220.
- IWU's students to faculty ratio (11 to 1) is lower than Central State (17 to 1).
- Central State (3,454 students) is larger than IWU (1,576 students) with more enrolled students.
- IWU ($36,275) has higher amount of financial aid than Central State ($3,604).
- IWU's graduation rate (83%) is higher than Central State (26%).

Offered 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

Offered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Bachelor's
Master's
Bachelor's
Master's
Tuition & Fees
$7,824 In-State
$9,824 out-of-state
$9,824 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$3,604
Test Scores
Admission
46.00% Acceptance Rate
37.91% Yield
Enrollment
3,429 Undergraduate
25 Graduate
1,883 Online Students
Graduation Rate
26% Graduation Rate
36% Transfer-out Rate
51% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
17 to 1 Students to Faculty
113 Faculties (full-time)
470 Staffs (full-time)
$62,924 Faculty Salary
$57,009 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Study Abroad
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-$6,086 annual charge
-1,437 capacity
Board/Meal Plan Offered
-$5,304 annual charge
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