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EIU Northern Illinois ISU Southern Illinois University Indiana State SIUE University of Illinois at Springfield Central UIC Cleveland State Illinois Bradley| Western Illinois University | Baptist Bible College and Graduate School | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Western Illinois University | Baptist Bible College and Graduate School | ||
| Location | Macomb, IL | Springfield, MO | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 7,643 | 306 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #579 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wiu.edu | gobbc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Western Illinois University | Baptist Bible College and Graduate School | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,515 | $14,690 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,515 | $14,690 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,500 | $7,980 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,213 | $20,347 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,632 | $5,711 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 84% |
Admission |
Western Illinois University | Baptist Bible College and Graduate School | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,219 | - | ||
| Admitted | 6,914 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.5% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.45 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 880/1090 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
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Academics |
Western Illinois University | Baptist Bible College and Graduate School | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Western Illinois University | Baptist Bible College and Graduate School | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 26% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,000 | $33,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,704 | $22,765 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $255 | $235 |
Diversity |
Western Illinois University | Baptist Bible College and Graduate School | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 63% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 37% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 86% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
Western Illinois University | Baptist Bible College and Graduate School | ||
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| % In-State | 89% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 21% | ||
Campus |
Western Illinois University | Baptist Bible College and Graduate School | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Western Illinois University is larger than than Baptist Bible College and Graduate School based on total student enrollment (7,643 students vs. 306 students)
Western Illinois University vs. Baptist Bible College and Graduate School Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Western Illinois University or Baptist Bible College and Graduate School?
- Baptist Bible College and Graduate School is 54.4% more expensive to attend than Western Illinois University for in-state tuition ($14,690.00 vs. $9,515.00)
- Out of state tuition is 54.4% higher at Baptist Bible College and Graduate School than Western Illinois University ($14,690.00 vs. $9,515.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Western Illinois University than Baptist Bible College and Graduate School ($11,213 vs. $20,347)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Baptist Bible College and Graduate School are 31.6% lower than costs at Western Illinois University ($7,980 vs. $10,500)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Western Illinois University than Baptist Bible College and Graduate School (94% vs. 84%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Western Illinois University students is 173.7% larger than aid received Baptist Bible College and Graduate School ($15,632 vs. $5,711)
Which college is harder to get into, Western Illinois University or Baptist Bible College and Graduate School? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Baptist Bible College and Graduate School or Western Illinois University .
Western Illinois University vs. Baptist Bible College and Graduate School Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Western Illinois University or Baptist Bible College and Graduate School? 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 Baptist Bible College and Graduate School and Western Illinois University.
- The graduation rate at Western Illinois University is higher than Baptist Bible College and Graduate School (53% vs. 26%)
- Graduates from Western Illinois University earn on average $12,400 more per year than Baptist Bible College and Graduate School graduates after ten years. ($46,000 vs. $33,600)
- Baptist Bible College and Graduate School students graduate with a $1,939 lower median federal student loan debt than Western Illinois University graduates. ($22,765 vs. $24,704)
- Baptist Bible College and Graduate School graduates are paying $20 less per month on federal student loans than Western Illinois University graduates. ($235 vs. $255)
- More Western Illinois University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Baptist Bible College and Graduate School students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/