Illinois Wesleyan University (IWU) vs Haverford College

Envision yourself pursuing higher education at two esteemed institutions: Illinois Wesleyan University and Haverford College. While both offer exceptional academic experiences, they possess distinct characteristics that may influence your decision. Illinois Wesleyan, nestled in the vibrant city of Bloomington, boasts a higher acceptance rate, making it a more accessible option. Haverford, situated in the serene suburbs of Philadelphia, stands out for its rigorous curriculum and selective admissions process. Explore the comparison table to delve into further details, such as popular majors, student body demographics, and graduation rates, to determine which institution aligns best with your academic aspirations and personal preferences.

	Haverford College	Illinois Wesleyan University
Overview
Location	Haverford, Pennsylvania	Bloomington, Illinois
Campus setting	Suburb: Large	City: Small
College type	4 year	4 year
Control/business model	Private (Non Profit)	Private (Non Profit)
Calendar system	Semester	4-1-4
Degrees offered	Undergraduate	Undergraduate
Students retention rate	94.0%	85.0%
Common app member	Yes	Yes
Religious affiliation

Admission
Acceptance rate	17.8%	45.2%
Application fees	$65
SAT range	1420 - 1540	1110 - 1310
ACT range	33 - 35	24 - 29
Students submitting SAT score	38.0%	33.0%
Students submitting ACT score	21.0%	31.0%
Total number of applicants	5,332	4,543
Total number of admissions given out	951	2,055
Admitted students who chose to enroll	411	432
Yield rate	43.2%	21.0%
Test scores (SAT/ACT)	N/A	N/A
High school GPA	Not required	Not required
Recommendation letters	Required	Required
High school transcript	Not required	Not required
English proficiency test (e.g. TOEFL)	Not required	Required

Tuition and Fees
Sticker price	$81,570	$67,124
Average net price	$24,462	$30,610
Tuition	$60,442	$52,308
Room & board	Room/dormitory: $10,320 Meal plan: $6,980	Room/dormitory: $7,584 Meal plan: $4,528
Available payment plans	Tuition payment plan	Tuition payment plan

Financial Aid
Students receiving financial aid (Grants & scholarships)	45.0% Average amount $53,518	100.0% Average amount $34,810
Students receiving federal student loan	15.0% Average amount $4,885	68.0% Average amount $5,692
Students taking out private loans	3.0% Average amount $26,584	35.0% Average amount $6,781

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students	1,420 Men 46.3% Women 53.7%	1,653 Men 49.4% Women 50.6%
Graduate students	N/A	N/A
Racial/ethnic diversity	Moderate	Low
Out-of-state students	N/A	N/A
International students	10.6%	3.4%
Campus local/setting	Suburb: Large	City: Small
Dormitory capacity	1,424	1,308
First year students are required to live on campus?	No	No
Top 5 states where most U.S. students come from	N/A	N/A

Academics
Popular study areas	Social Sciences Physical Science Computer and Information Science Foreign Languages and Literatures Mathematics and Statistics	Business Biological and Biomedical Sciences Health Professions Education Visual & Performing Arts
Students to faculty ratio	8:1	12:1
Institutional accreditation	Middle States Commission on Higher Education	Higher Learning Commission

Outcome
Graduation rate	90.1%	81.1%
Dropout rate	2.9%	18.7%
Transferred out	6.4%	N/A
Alumni salary by major (Top 10)	Biology, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $35,410 Year 2: N/A Year 3: N/A Psychology, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $37,952 Year 2: N/A Year 3: N/A Economics (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $60,876 Year 2: N/A Year 3: N/A Political Science and Government (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $41,162 Year 2: N/A Year 3: N/A	Finance and Financial Management Services (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $57,305 Year 2: $53,358 Year 3: $77,743 Accounting and Related Services (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $61,838 Year 2: $62,792 Year 3: $73,001 Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $66,460 Year 2: $62,775 Year 3: $69,764 Business Administration, Management and Operations (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $45,302 Year 2: $50,356 Year 3: $56,336 Biology, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $26,739 Year 3: $46,139 Psychology, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $32,272 Year 2: $31,314 Year 3: $39,988 Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $18,075 Year 2: $20,140 Year 3: $30,321 Economics (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $61,516 Year 3: N/A Music (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $27,439 Year 3: N/A Sociology (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $36,674 Year 3: N/A

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