Gettysburg College vs Illinois Wesleyan University

Gettysburg College is the more selective of the two at 39%, versus 39% at Illinois Wesleyan University. Here is how they compare on selectivity, test scores, and what they weigh, plus a free way to estimate your odds at each.

Gettysburg College and Illinois Wesleyan University are almost equally selective (39% vs 39%), so neither is a clear safety relative to the other. Your odds at each come down to fit, not headline difficulty.

The two also read applications a little differently. Gettysburg College leans more on application essay, recommendations, while Illinois Wesleyan University puts more weight on a similar mix of factors. The same profile can land differently at each, which is why a per-school estimate matters more than a single GPA.

On test scores, Gettysburg College's admitted 75th-percentile SAT is around 1350 and Illinois Wesleyan University's is around 1300. Admitted students at Gettysburg College post somewhat higher scores. Run your own numbers below to see where you stand at each.