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EIU Northern Illinois ISU KSU Southern Illinois University USC Aiken Georgia State VSU Indiana State GS SIUE UC Merced| Augusta State University | Western Illinois University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
ASU | Western Illinois University | ||
| Location | Augusta, Georgia | Macomb, IL | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 7,643 | |||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #579 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | aug.edu | wiu.edu | ||
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Costs |
ASU | Western Illinois University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,512 | $9,515 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,416 | $9,515 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,250 | $10,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $11,213 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $15,632 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 94% |
Admission |
ASU | Western Illinois University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,369 | 9,219 | ||
| Admitted | 1,296 | 6,914 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 54.7% | 75% | ||
| Enrolled % | 63.5% | 15.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.45 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/22 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1150 | 880/1090 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
ASU | Western Illinois University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 0:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ASU | Western Illinois University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 22% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | N/A | $46,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | - | 61% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $24,704 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $255 |
Diversity |
ASU | Western Illinois University | ||
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| % Men | NaN | 43% | ||
| % Women | NaN | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | - | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 0% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
ASU | Western Illinois University | ||
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| % In-State | - | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 10% | ||
Campus |
ASU | Western Illinois University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Western Illinois University is larger than than ASU based on total student enrollment (7,643 students vs. 0 students)
ASU vs. Western Illinois University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ASU or Western Illinois University?
- Western Illinois University is 110.9% more expensive to attend than ASU for in-state tuition ($9,515.00 vs. $4,512.00)
- Out of state tuition is 72.5% higher at ASU than Western Illinois University ($16,416.00 vs. $9,515.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Augusta State University are 2.4% lower than costs at Western Illinois University ($10,250 vs. $10,500)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Western Illinois University than Augusta State University (94% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Western Illinois University students is ?% larger than aid received Augusta State University ($15,632 vs. $0)
ASU vs. Western Illinois University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ASU 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 ASU .
- Western Illinois University has a higher acceptance rate (75%) than ASU (54.7%)
ASU vs. Western Illinois University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ASU 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 ASU.
- The graduation rate at Western Illinois University is higher than Augusta State University (53% vs. 22%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/