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Overview |
Western Illinois University | Purdue North Central | ||
| Location | Macomb, IL | Westville, IN | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 7,643 | 6,092 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #579 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wiu.edu | pnc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Western Illinois University | Purdue North Central | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,515 | $6,746 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,515 | $16,164 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,500 | $7,380 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,213 | $7,832 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,632 | $7,168 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 51% |
Admission |
Western Illinois University | Purdue North Central | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,219 | 2,975 | ||
| Admitted | 6,914 | 1,485 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75% | 49.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.5% | 27.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.45 | 3.19 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | 19/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 880/1090 | 950/1130 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Required | ||
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Academics |
Western Illinois University | Purdue North Central | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 0:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Western Illinois University | Purdue North Central | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 17% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,000 | $41,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 48% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,704 | $24,836 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $255 | $256 |
Diversity |
Western Illinois University | Purdue North Central | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
Western Illinois University | Purdue North Central | ||
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| % In-State | 89% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | - | ||
Campus |
Western Illinois University | Purdue North Central | ||
| 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 Purdue North Central based on total student enrollment (7,643 students vs. 6,092 students)
Western Illinois University vs. Purdue North Central Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Western Illinois University or Purdue North Central?
- Western Illinois University is 41% more expensive to attend than Purdue North Central for in-state tuition ($9,515.00 vs. $6,746.00)
- Out of state tuition is 69.9% higher at Purdue North Central than Western Illinois University ($16,164.00 vs. $9,515.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Purdue University North Central Campus than Western Illinois University ($7,832 vs. $11,213)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Purdue University North Central Campus are 42.3% lower than costs at Western Illinois University ($7,380 vs. $10,500)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Western Illinois University than Purdue University North Central Campus (94% vs. 51%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Western Illinois University students is 118.1% larger than aid received Purdue University North Central Campus ($15,632 vs. $7,168)
Western Illinois University vs. Purdue North Central Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Western Illinois University or Purdue North Central? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Purdue North Central or Western Illinois University .
- The average SAT score at Western Illinois University (970) is 27 points higher than at Purdue North Central (943)
- Incoming Western Illinois University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Purdue North Central (20)
- Accepted freshman Western Illinois University students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.45) than students at Purdue North Central (3.19)
- Western Illinois University has a higher acceptance rate (75%) than Purdue North Central (49.9%)
Western Illinois University vs. Purdue North Central Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Western Illinois University or Purdue North Central? 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 Purdue North Central and Western Illinois University.
- The graduation rate at Western Illinois University is higher than Purdue University North Central Campus (53% vs. 17%)
- Graduates from Western Illinois University earn on average $4,100 more per year than Purdue North Central graduates after ten years. ($46,000 vs. $41,900)
- Western Illinois University students graduate with a $132 lower median federal student loan debt than Purdue North Central graduates. ($24,704 vs. $24,836)
- Western Illinois University graduates are paying $1 less per month on federal student loans than Purdue North Central graduates. ($255 vs. $256)
- More Western Illinois University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Purdue North Central 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/