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EIU Northern Illinois ISU CAU NCAT Southern Illinois University Florida State UCF Indiana State Howard PVAMU SIUE| Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University | Western Illinois University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Florida A&M | Western Illinois University | ||
| Location | Tallahassee, FL | Macomb, IL | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 9,215 | 7,643 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #907 | #579 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | famu.edu | wiu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Florida A&M | Western Illinois University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $3,152 | $9,515 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,524 | $9,515 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,644 | $10,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,583 | $11,213 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,191 | $15,632 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 94% |
Admission |
Florida A&M | Western Illinois University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,372 | 9,219 | ||
| Admitted | 4,074 | 6,914 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 32.9% | 75% | ||
| Enrolled % | 37.3% | 15.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.65 | 3.45 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 19/23 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1150 | 880/1090 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | May 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Florida A&M | Western Illinois University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Florida A&M | Western Illinois University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,600 | $46,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 32% | 61% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,500 | $24,704 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $294 | $255 |
Diversity |
Florida A&M | Western Illinois University | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 3% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 91% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Florida A&M | Western Illinois University | ||
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| % In-State | 66% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 10% | ||
Campus |
Florida A&M | Western Illinois University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University is larger than than Western Illinois University based on total student enrollment (9,215 students vs. 7,643 students)
Florida A&M vs. Western Illinois University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Florida A&M or Western Illinois University?
- Western Illinois University is 201.9% more expensive to attend than Florida A&M for in-state tuition ($9,515.00 vs. $3,152.00)
- Out of state tuition is 52.6% higher at Florida A&M than Western Illinois University ($14,524.00 vs. $9,515.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Western Illinois University than Florida A&M ($11,213 vs. $11,583)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Western Illinois University are 10.9% lower than costs at Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University ($10,500 vs. $11,644)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University than Western Illinois University (98% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Western Illinois University students is 28.2% larger than aid received Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University ($15,632 vs. $12,191)
Florida A&M vs. Western Illinois University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Florida A&M 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 Florida A&M .
- The average SAT score at Western Illinois University (970) is 4 points higher than at Florida A&M (966)
- Incoming Florida A&M students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at Western Illinois University (21)
- Accepted freshman Florida A&M students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.65) than students at Western Illinois University (3.45)
- Western Illinois University has a higher acceptance rate (75%) than Florida A&M (32.9%)
Florida A&M vs. Western Illinois University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Florida A&M 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 Florida A&M .
- The graduation rate at Western Illinois University is higher than Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University (53% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Western Illinois University earn on average $2,400 more per year than Florida A&M graduates after ten years. ($46,000 vs. $43,600)
- Western Illinois University students graduate with a $3,796 lower median federal student loan debt than Florida A&M graduates. ($24,704 vs. $28,500)
- Western Illinois University graduates are paying $39 less per month on federal student loans than Florida A&M graduates. ($255 vs. $294)
- More Western Illinois University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Florida A&M students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 32%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/