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EIU Northern Illinois ISU UW-Eau Claire UWSP Southern Illinois University University of Wisconsin-River Falls Indiana State Minnesota State University-Mankato UWM University of Wisconsin-Whitewater SIUE| Western Illinois University | University of Wisconsin Stout | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Western Illinois University | UW-Stout | ||
| Location | Macomb, IL | Menomonie, WI | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 7,643 | 7,234 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #579 | #748 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wiu.edu | uwstout.edu | ||
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Costs |
Western Illinois University | UW-Stout | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,515 | $7,014 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,515 | $15,281 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,500 | $8,398 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,213 | $15,510 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,632 | $4,736 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 71% |
Admission |
Western Illinois University | UW-Stout | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,219 | 6,231 | ||
| Admitted | 6,914 | 5,378 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75% | 86.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.5% | 23.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.45 | 3.35 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | 20/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 880/1090 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Sep 1, 2023 |
Academics |
Western Illinois University | UW-Stout | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Western Illinois University | UW-Stout | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,000 | $47,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,704 | $25,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $255 | $263 |
Diversity |
Western Illinois University | UW-Stout | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 54% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 46% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 87% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
Western Illinois University | UW-Stout | ||
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| % In-State | 89% | 61% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 36% | ||
Campus |
Western Illinois University | UW-Stout | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Western Illinois University is larger than than UW-Stout based on total student enrollment (7,643 students vs. 7,234 students)
Western Illinois University vs. UW-Stout Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Western Illinois University or UW-Stout?
- Western Illinois University is 35.7% more expensive to attend than UW-Stout for in-state tuition ($9,515.00 vs. $7,014.00)
- Out of state tuition is 60.6% higher at UW-Stout than Western Illinois University ($15,281.00 vs. $9,515.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Western Illinois University than UW-Stout ($11,213 vs. $15,510)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Wisconsin Stout are 25% lower than costs at Western Illinois University ($8,398 vs. $10,500)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Western Illinois University than University of Wisconsin Stout (94% vs. 71%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Western Illinois University students is 230.1% larger than aid received University of Wisconsin Stout ($15,632 vs. $4,736)
Western Illinois University vs. UW-Stout Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Western Illinois University or UW-Stout? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UW-Stout or Western Illinois University .
- The average SAT score at University of Wisconsin Stout (1030) is 60 points higher than at Western Illinois University (970)
- Incoming UW-Stout students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Western Illinois University (21)
- Accepted freshman Western Illinois University students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.45) than students at UW-Stout (3.35)
- UW-Stout has a higher acceptance rate (86.3%) than Western Illinois University (75%)
Western Illinois University vs. UW-Stout Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Western Illinois University or UW-Stout? 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 UW-Stout and Western Illinois University.
- The graduation rate at Western Illinois University is the same as at University of Wisconsin Stout (53% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from University of Wisconsin Stout earn on average $1,000 more per year than Western Illinois University graduates after ten years. ($47,000 vs. $46,000)
- Western Illinois University students graduate with a $796 lower median federal student loan debt than UW-Stout graduates. ($24,704 vs. $25,500)
- Western Illinois University graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than UW-Stout graduates. ($255 vs. $263)
- More UW-Stout graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Western Illinois University students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/