- Both Lewis University and Illinois Wesleyan University (IWU) are private.
- Both schools are located in Illinois.
- IWU has more expensive tuition of $55,704 than Lewis University ($37,882).
- Lewis University has tighter acceptance rate of 53.83% than IWU (60.86%).
- IWU has higher SAT scores of 1,250 than Lewis University (1,100).
- Lewis University is larger with 6,513 students than IWU (1,527 students).
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| #10 in Illinois | Rankings | #37 in Liberal Arts Colleges #9 in Illinois |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| Romeoville, IL | Location | Bloomington, IL |
| Lewis College Lewis College of Science and Technology Lewis School of Aeronautics Lewis Holy Name School of Aeronautics Lewis Holy Name Technical School Holy Name Technical School Known as | IWU | |
| 2 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Other) | Offered Degrees | Bachelor's |
| Master's College and University (larger programs) | Carnegie Classification | Baccalaureate College - Diverse Fields |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $37,882 | Undergraduate | $55,704 |
| $15,490 | Graduate | |
| $20,916 | Financial Aid | $34,689 |
| Admission | ||
| Application Fee | ||
| 53.83% | Acceptance Rate | 60.86% |
| 20.77% | Yield | 16.80% |
| 1,100 SAT, 25 ACT | Test Scores | 1,250 SAT, 27 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 6,513 | Total Students | 1,527 |
| 3,933 | Undergraduate | 1,527 |
| 2,580 | Graduate | 0 |
| 1,332 | Online Enrollment | |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 62% | Graduation Rate | 79% |
| 23% | Transfer-out Rate | |
| 81% | Retention Rate | 82% |
| $53,600 | Average Earning after Graduation | $67,300 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Course (may not Degree Program) Offered for Undergraduate |
| ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,061) $7,350 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,308) $7,774 average annual costs |
| ✔ (19 meals per week) $4,606 average annual costs | Meal Plan | Not offered or not Reported |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 14 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 11 to 1 |
| 224 Full-time 320 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 119 Full-time 75 Part-time |
| 575 Full-time 340 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 395 Full-time 87 Part-time |
| $86,963 for Faculties $61,390 Part-time | Average Salary | $77,079 for Faculties $57,400 Part-time |