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EIU Northern Illinois GS ISU KSU Georgia Southwestern Albany State University Southern Illinois University Clayton State University Georgia State ASU Indiana State| Valdosta State University | Western Illinois University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
VSU | Western Illinois University | ||
| Location | Valdosta, GA | Macomb, IL | ||
| Setting | Small City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 10,209 | 7,643 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #982 | #579 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | valdosta.edu | wiu.edu | ||
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Costs |
VSU | Western Illinois University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,371 | $9,515 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,426 | $9,515 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,922 | $10,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,836 | $11,213 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,875 | $15,632 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 94% |
Admission |
VSU | Western Illinois University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,975 | 9,219 | ||
| Admitted | 4,451 | 6,914 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.5% | 75% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.3% | 15.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.23 | 3.45 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/21 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 950/1130 | 880/1090 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jun 15, 2024 |
Academics |
VSU | Western Illinois University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
VSU | Western Illinois University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,300 | $46,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 41% | 61% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $24,704 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $255 |
Diversity |
VSU | Western Illinois University | ||
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| % Men | 31% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 69% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 51% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 36% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
VSU | Western Illinois University | ||
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| % In-State | 69% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 10% | ||
Campus |
VSU | Western Illinois University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Valdosta State University is larger than than Western Illinois University based on total student enrollment (10,209 students vs. 7,643 students)
VSU vs. Western Illinois University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, VSU or Western Illinois University?
- Western Illinois University is 117.7% more expensive to attend than VSU for in-state tuition ($9,515.00 vs. $4,371.00)
- Out of state tuition is 62.1% higher at VSU than Western Illinois University ($15,426.00 vs. $9,515.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Western Illinois University than VSU ($11,213 vs. $12,836)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Valdosta State University are 17.7% lower than costs at Western Illinois University ($8,922 vs. $10,500)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Valdosta State University than Western Illinois University (99% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Western Illinois University students is 58.3% larger than aid received Valdosta State University ($15,632 vs. $9,875)
VSU vs. Western Illinois University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, VSU 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 VSU .
- The average SAT score at Valdosta State University (993) is 23 points higher than at Western Illinois University (970)
- Incoming VSU students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at Western Illinois University (21)
- Accepted freshman Western Illinois University students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.45) than students at VSU (3.23)
- VSU has a higher acceptance rate (89.5%) than Western Illinois University (75%)
VSU vs. Western Illinois University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, VSU 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 VSU.
- The graduation rate at Western Illinois University is higher than Valdosta State University (53% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from Western Illinois University earn on average $5,700 more per year than VSU graduates after ten years. ($46,000 vs. $40,300)
- Western Illinois University students graduate with a $296 lower median federal student loan debt than VSU graduates. ($24,704 vs. $25,000)
- Western Illinois University graduates are paying $3 less per month on federal student loans than VSU graduates. ($255 vs. $258)
- More Western Illinois University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former VSU students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 41%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/