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EIU Northern Illinois ISU Purdue Calumet BSU Southern Illinois University Indiana State DePaul SIUE University of Illinois at Springfield Central UIC| Western Illinois University | Indiana University Northwest | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Western Illinois University | IU Northwest | ||
| Location | Macomb, IL | Gary, IN | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 7,643 | 3,198 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #579 | #882 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wiu.edu | iun.edu | ||
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Costs |
Western Illinois University | IU Northwest | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,515 | $7,274 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,515 | $20,634 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,500 | $9,412 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,213 | $6,553 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,632 | $8,754 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 80% |
Admission |
Western Illinois University | IU Northwest | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,219 | 1,915 | ||
| Admitted | 6,914 | 1,538 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75% | 80.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.5% | 27.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.45 | 3.14 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | 20/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 880/1090 | 950/1170 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Western Illinois University | IU Northwest | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Western Illinois University | IU Northwest | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 23% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,000 | $39,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 33% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,704 | $25,030 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $255 | $258 |
Diversity |
Western Illinois University | IU Northwest | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 25% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 75% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 18% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 20% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Western Illinois University | IU Northwest | ||
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| % In-State | 89% | 97% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 2% | ||
Campus |
Western Illinois University | IU Northwest | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Western Illinois University is larger than than IU Northwest based on total student enrollment (7,643 students vs. 3,198 students)
Western Illinois University vs. IU Northwest Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Western Illinois University or IU Northwest?
- Western Illinois University is 30.8% more expensive to attend than IU Northwest for in-state tuition ($9,515.00 vs. $7,274.00)
- Out of state tuition is 116.9% higher at IU Northwest than Western Illinois University ($20,634.00 vs. $9,515.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana University Northwest than Western Illinois University ($6,553 vs. $11,213)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Indiana University Northwest are 11.6% lower than costs at Western Illinois University ($9,412 vs. $10,500)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Western Illinois University than Indiana University Northwest (94% vs. 80%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Western Illinois University students is 78.6% larger than aid received Indiana University Northwest ($15,632 vs. $8,754)
Western Illinois University vs. IU Northwest Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Western Illinois University or IU Northwest? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between IU Northwest or Western Illinois University .
- The average SAT score at Western Illinois University (970) is 42 points higher than at IU Northwest (928)
- Incoming Western Illinois University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at IU Northwest (20)
- Accepted freshman Western Illinois University students have a 0.31 point higher average high school GPA (3.45) than students at IU Northwest (3.14)
- IU Northwest has a higher acceptance rate (80.3%) than Western Illinois University (75%)
Western Illinois University vs. IU Northwest Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Western Illinois University or IU Northwest? 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 IU Northwest and Western Illinois University.
- The graduation rate at Western Illinois University is higher than Indiana University Northwest (53% vs. 23%)
- Graduates from Western Illinois University earn on average $6,500 more per year than IU Northwest graduates after ten years. ($46,000 vs. $39,500)
- Western Illinois University students graduate with a $326 lower median federal student loan debt than IU Northwest graduates. ($24,704 vs. $25,030)
- Western Illinois University graduates are paying $3 less per month on federal student loans than IU Northwest graduates. ($255 vs. $258)
- More Western Illinois University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former IU Northwest students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/