IWU vs. Northwest
IWU ranked #-1 and Northwest ranked #-1 in national university ranking. The following statements compare Illinois Wesleyan University and Northwest College with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
- IWU's tuition ($55,704) is more expensive than Northwest ($11,235).
- IWU's acceptance rate (45.17%) is lower than IWU (45.17%).
- IWU has higher yield (15.93%) 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 Northwest (13 to 1).
- IWU (1,576 students) is larger than Northwest (1,379 students) with more enrolled students.
- IWU ($36,275) has higher amount of financial aid than Northwest ($7,072).
- IWU's graduation rate (83%) is higher than Northwest (44%).

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
Associate
Bachelor's
Associate
Bachelor's
Tuition & Fees
$4,935 In-State
$11,235 out-of-state
$11,235 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$7,072
Test Scores
Admission
Enrollment
1,379 (All undergraduate)
255 Online Students
Graduation Rate
44% Graduation Rate
15% Transfer-out Rate
Faculty & Staff
13 to 1 Students to Faculty
52 Faculties (full-time)
137 Staffs (full-time)
$63,196 Faculty Salary
$50,394 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-$3,090 annual charge
-632 capacity
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