IWU vs. Grinnell
The following statements compare Illinois Wesleyan University and Grinnell College with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
- Both schools are private.
- Grinnell's tuition ($64,862) is more expensive than IWU ($55,704).
- Grinnell's acceptance rate (12.68%) is lower than IWU (45.17%).
- Grinnell has higher yield (36.10%) than IWU (15.93%).
- Grinnell's SAT score (1,490) is higher than IWU (1,220).
- Grinnell's students to faculty ratio (9 to 1) is lower than IWU (11 to 1).
- Grinnell (1,775 students) is larger than IWU (1,576 students) with more enrolled students.
- Grinnell ($46,318) has higher amount of financial aid than IWU ($36,275).
- Grinnell's graduation rate (87%) 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

Offered Degrees
Bachelor's
Tuition & Fees
$64,862
Financial Aid
$46,318
Test Scores
1,490 SAT
33 ACT
Admission
12.68% Acceptance Rate
36.10% Yield
Enrollment
1,775 (All undergraduate)
Graduation Rate
87% Graduation Rate
93% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
9 to 1 Students to Faculty
209 Faculties (full-time)
792 Staffs (full-time)
$102,930 Faculty Salary
$69,616 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
Study Abroad
Teacher Certificate
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-$7,500 annual charge
-1,450 capacity
Board/Meal Plan Offered
-$8,378 annual charge
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