Add a college to compare up to four schools
Frequently compared to these colleges. Click a college to add to the comparison.
EIU Northern Illinois ISU AAMU Southern Illinois University Albany State University TROY Tennessee State University Tuskegee University AUM Indiana State Jacksonville State University| Alabama State University | Western Illinois University | College 3 | College 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
 |
|||
| Remove | Remove | +Add | +Add | |
Overview |
Alabama State | Western Illinois University | ||
| Location | Montgomery, AL | Macomb, IL | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,828 | 7,643 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1016 | #579 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | alasu.edu | wiu.edu | ||
| Team Colors |
Costs |
Alabama State | Western Illinois University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,328 | $9,515 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,656 | $9,515 | ||
| Room & Board | $6,050 | $10,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,176 | $11,213 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,029 | $15,632 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 94% |
Admission |
Alabama State | Western Illinois University | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,731 | 9,219 | ||
| Admitted | 6,502 | 6,914 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.6% | 75% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.5% | 15.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.95 | 3.45 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | ||||
| ACT Range | 16/20 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 828/1041 | 880/1090 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 31, 2024 |
Academics |
Alabama State | Western Illinois University | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 13:1 | ||
| Popular Majors |
|
|
||
Outcomes |
Alabama State | Western Illinois University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 26% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $29,500 | $46,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 20% | 61% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $32,091 | $24,704 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $331 | $255 |
Diversity |
Alabama State | Western Illinois University | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % Men | 35% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 2% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 93% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Alabama State | Western Illinois University | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % In-State | 37% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 62% | 10% | ||
Campus |
Alabama State | Western Illinois University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Western Illinois University is larger than than Alabama State based on total student enrollment (7,643 students vs. 3,828 students)
Alabama State vs. Western Illinois University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Alabama State or Western Illinois University?
- Western Illinois University is 14.3% more expensive to attend than Alabama State for in-state tuition ($9,515.00 vs. $8,328.00)
- Out of state tuition is 75% higher at Alabama State than Western Illinois University ($16,656.00 vs. $9,515.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Western Illinois University than Alabama State ($11,213 vs. $13,176)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Alabama State University are 73.6% lower than costs at Western Illinois University ($6,050 vs. $10,500)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Alabama State University than Western Illinois University (97% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Western Illinois University students is 55.9% larger than aid received Alabama State University ($15,632 vs. $10,029)
Alabama State vs. Western Illinois University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Alabama State or Western Illinois University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Western Illinois University or Alabama State .
- The average SAT score at Western Illinois University (970) is 126 points higher than at Alabama State (844)
- Incoming Western Illinois University students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Alabama State (18)
- Accepted freshman Western Illinois University students have a 0.5 point higher average high school GPA (3.45) than students at Alabama State (2.95)
- Alabama State has a higher acceptance rate (96.6%) than Western Illinois University (75%)
Alabama State vs. Western Illinois University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Alabama State or Western Illinois University? 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 Western Illinois University and Alabama State.
- The graduation rate at Western Illinois University is higher than Alabama State University (53% vs. 26%)
- Graduates from Western Illinois University earn on average $16,500 more per year than Alabama State graduates after ten years. ($46,000 vs. $29,500)
- Western Illinois University students graduate with a $7,387 lower median federal student loan debt than Alabama State graduates. ($24,704 vs. $32,091)
- Western Illinois University graduates are paying $76 less per month on federal student loans than Alabama State graduates. ($255 vs. $331)
- More Western Illinois University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Alabama State students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 20%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/