by our College Data Analytics TeamIs Illinois Wesleyan worth the money? College Factual’s value analysis weighs the quality of education against the cost. Here is the verdict.
Illinois Wesleyan is ranked #2,669 out of 3,211 schools for value nationwide, earning a value grade of F. Within Illinois, it ranks #109 of 112 for value.
These Illinois Wesleyan majors earned the highest value rankings from College Factual.
| Major | National Value Rank |
|---|---|
| Acting | #58 of 85 |
| Musical Theater | #59 of 81 |
| Theater Design & Technology | #60 of 78 |
| Bachelor's Degree | #215 of 243 |
| General Business/Commerce | #215 of 243 |
| Theater Arts | #235 of 274 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | #247 of 299 |
| Theater | #247 of 299 |
| Accounting / Finance | #418 of 494 |
| Finance | #418 of 494 |
Read the full Illinois Wesleyan value report below — how it ranks within its state, how it ranks nationwide, what a degree actually costs, and whether it makes financial sense.
Illinois Wesleyan University is ranked #10 out of #129 in Illinois for quality and #109 out of #112 for Illinois value.
Do you qualify for in-state tuition? Check the Illinois Wesleyan financial aid page to be sure.
Illinois Wesleyan University is ranked #2,669 out of 3,211 for value nationwide.
Based on our analysis of other colleges at similar price points, Illinois Wesleyan University is overpriced for the quality of education it provides.
Averaged across all students — those who receive aid and those who pay full price — a year at Illinois Wesleyan costs about $28,199. Over a standard four-year bachelor's program, that adds up to an estimated $112,796 for the degree.
| Amount | |
|---|---|
| Sticker Price (before aid) | $70,825 / year |
| Net Price (students receiving aid) | $28,199 / year |
| Average Cost (all students) | $28,199 / year |
| Estimated 4-Year Cost | $112,796 |
*The average cost weights the net price paid by aid recipients against the sticker price paid by everyone else. The 4-year figure assumes the standard bachelor's length; your actual time to graduate and price may differ.
Your price depends heavily on your family income and the aid you qualify for. See the Illinois Wesleyan net price page for a fuller breakdown of what you might actually pay.
What Illinois Wesleyan costs you depends on how much aid you receive, so few students fit perfectly into averages.
Here is how the estimated 4-year cost of a Illinois Wesleyan degree breaks down by aid group, against its national value ranking.
| Nationwide Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $283,300 | — | — |
| All Students | $112,796 | #2,669 | F |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $112,796 | — | — |
| In-State Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $283,300 | — | — |
| All Students | $112,796 | #109 | F |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $112,796 | — | — |
*College Factual publishes a single overall value ranking (the All Students row). The cost rows show what each aid group pays toward the same degree.
You can also see how the average net price at Illinois Wesleyan shifts with family income:
| Family Income | Avg Net Price / Year |
|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $21,011 |
| $30K–$48K | $24,494 |
| $48K–$75K | $24,284 |
| $75K–$110K | $28,757 |
| Over $110K | $35,699 |
About 100% of Illinois Wesleyan undergraduates receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $38,601 per year. Get more details on the Illinois Wesleyan financial aid you may qualify for.
College Factual determines value by weighing a school’s average total cost against its educational quality, then comparing it to other schools in the same quality tier. See the Illinois Wesleyan net price page for the cost detail.
Read the full Best for the Money Ranking Methodology.