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EIU Northern Illinois ISU Southern Illinois University Indiana State SIUE University of Illinois at Springfield Central UIC Cleveland State Illinois Bradley| Western Illinois University | Cincinnati Christian University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Western Illinois University | Cincinnati Bible College | ||
| Location | Macomb, IL | Cincinnati, OH | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 7,643 | 776 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #579 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Christian Churches and Churches of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wiu.edu | ccuniversity.edu | ||
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Costs |
Western Illinois University | Cincinnati Bible College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,515 | $16,880 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,515 | $16,880 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,500 | $8,860 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,213 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,632 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 0% |
Admission |
Western Illinois University | Cincinnati Bible College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,219 | - | ||
| Admitted | 6,914 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75% | |||
| Enrolled % | 15.5% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.45 | 3.08 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 880/1090 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
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Academics |
Western Illinois University | Cincinnati Bible College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Western Illinois University | Cincinnati Bible College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,000 | $37,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 48% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,704 | $25,592 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $255 | $264 |
Diversity |
Western Illinois University | Cincinnati Bible College | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 65% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 35% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 16% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
Western Illinois University | Cincinnati Bible College | ||
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| % In-State | 89% | 42% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 57% | ||
Campus |
Western Illinois University | Cincinnati Bible College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Western Illinois University is larger than than Cincinnati Bible College based on total student enrollment (7,643 students vs. 776 students)
Western Illinois University vs. Cincinnati Bible College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Western Illinois University or Cincinnati Bible College?
- Cincinnati Christian University is 77.4% more expensive to attend than Western Illinois University for in-state tuition ($16,880.00 vs. $9,515.00)
- Out of state tuition is 77.4% higher at Cincinnati Bible College than Western Illinois University ($16,880.00 vs. $9,515.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cincinnati Christian University are 18.5% lower than costs at Western Illinois University ($8,860 vs. $10,500)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Western Illinois University than Cincinnati Christian University (94% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Western Illinois University students is ?% larger than aid received Cincinnati Christian University ($15,632 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Western Illinois University or Cincinnati Bible College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Cincinnati Bible College or Western Illinois University .
- The average SAT score at Cincinnati Christian University (1005) is 35 points higher than at Western Illinois University (970)
- Incoming Western Illinois University students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at Cincinnati Bible College (21)
- Accepted freshman Western Illinois University students have a 0.37 point higher average high school GPA (3.45) than students at Cincinnati Bible College (3.08)
Western Illinois University vs. Cincinnati Bible College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Western Illinois University or Cincinnati Bible College? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between Cincinnati Bible College and Western Illinois University.
- The graduation rate at Western Illinois University is higher than Cincinnati Christian University (53% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Western Illinois University earn on average $8,700 more per year than Cincinnati Bible College graduates after ten years. ($46,000 vs. $37,300)
- Western Illinois University students graduate with a $888 lower median federal student loan debt than Cincinnati Bible College graduates. ($24,704 vs. $25,592)
- Western Illinois University graduates are paying $9 less per month on federal student loans than Cincinnati Bible College graduates. ($255 vs. $264)
- More Western Illinois University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Cincinnati Bible College students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 48%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/