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EIU Northern Illinois ISU VSU Southern Illinois University Indiana State SIUE ABAC University of Illinois at Springfield Central UIC Cleveland State| Georgia Southwestern State University | Western Illinois University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Georgia Southwestern | Western Illinois University | ||
| Location | Americus, GA | Macomb, IL | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,070 | 7,643 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #908 | #579 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gsw.edu | wiu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Georgia Southwestern | Western Illinois University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,064 | $9,515 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,786 | $9,515 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,978 | $10,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,186 | $11,213 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,472 | $15,632 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 94% |
Admission |
Georgia Southwestern | Western Illinois University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,939 | 9,219 | ||
| Admitted | 1,419 | 6,914 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.2% | 75% | ||
| Enrolled % | 34.2% | 15.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.17 | 3.45 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1160 | 880/1090 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 21, 2024 |
Academics |
Georgia Southwestern | Western Illinois University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Georgia Southwestern | Western Illinois University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 30% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,100 | $46,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | 61% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,000 | $24,704 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $227 | $255 |
Diversity |
Georgia Southwestern | Western Illinois University | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 29% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Georgia Southwestern | Western Illinois University | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 4% | 10% | ||
Campus |
Georgia Southwestern | 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 Georgia Southwestern based on total student enrollment (7,643 students vs. 3,070 students)
Georgia Southwestern vs. Western Illinois University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Georgia Southwestern or Western Illinois University?
- Western Illinois University is 134.1% more expensive to attend than Georgia Southwestern for in-state tuition ($9,515.00 vs. $4,064.00)
- Out of state tuition is 55.4% higher at Georgia Southwestern than Western Illinois University ($14,786.00 vs. $9,515.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Western Illinois University than Georgia Southwestern ($11,213 vs. $12,186)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Georgia Southwestern State University are 17% lower than costs at Western Illinois University ($8,978 vs. $10,500)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Georgia Southwestern State University than Western Illinois University (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Western Illinois University students is 65% larger than aid received Georgia Southwestern State University ($15,632 vs. $9,472)
Georgia Southwestern vs. Western Illinois University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Georgia Southwestern 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 Georgia Southwestern .
- The average SAT score at Western Illinois University (970) is 3 points higher than at Georgia Southwestern (967)
- Incoming Georgia Southwestern students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at Western Illinois University (21)
- Accepted freshman Western Illinois University students have a 0.28 point higher average high school GPA (3.45) than students at Georgia Southwestern (3.17)
- Western Illinois University has a higher acceptance rate (75%) than Georgia Southwestern (73.2%)
Georgia Southwestern vs. Western Illinois University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Georgia Southwestern 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 Georgia Southwestern.
- The graduation rate at Western Illinois University is higher than Georgia Southwestern State University (53% vs. 30%)
- Graduates from Western Illinois University earn on average $7,900 more per year than Georgia Southwestern graduates after ten years. ($46,000 vs. $38,100)
- Georgia Southwestern State University students graduate with a $2,704 lower median federal student loan debt than Western Illinois University graduates. ($22,000 vs. $24,704)
- Georgia Southwestern graduates are paying $28 less per month on federal student loans than Western Illinois University graduates. ($227 vs. $255)
- More Western Illinois University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Georgia Southwestern students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/