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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 | Bethany Lutheran College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Western Illinois University | BLC | ||
| Location | Macomb, IL | Mankato, MN | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 7,643 | 830 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #579 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Other (none of the above) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wiu.edu | blc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Western Illinois University | BLC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,515 | $28,330 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,515 | $28,330 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,500 | $8,270 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,213 | $18,525 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,632 | $20,705 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 100% |
Admission |
Western Illinois University | BLC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,219 | 665 | ||
| Admitted | 6,914 | 389 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75% | 58.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.5% | 45.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.45 | 3.51 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | 20/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 880/1090 | 990/1290 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Western Illinois University | BLC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Western Illinois University | BLC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,000 | $37,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,704 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $255 | $240 |
Diversity |
Western Illinois University | BLC | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 88% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Western Illinois University | BLC | ||
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| % In-State | 89% | 59% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 23% | ||
Campus |
Western Illinois University | BLC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Western Illinois University is larger than than BLC based on total student enrollment (7,643 students vs. 830 students)
Western Illinois University vs. BLC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Western Illinois University or BLC?
- Bethany Lutheran College is 197.7% more expensive to attend than Western Illinois University for in-state tuition ($28,330.00 vs. $9,515.00)
- Out of state tuition is 197.7% higher at BLC than Western Illinois University ($28,330.00 vs. $9,515.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Western Illinois University than BLC ($11,213 vs. $18,525)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bethany Lutheran College are 27% lower than costs at Western Illinois University ($8,270 vs. $10,500)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bethany Lutheran College than Western Illinois University (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bethany Lutheran College students is 32.5% larger than aid received Western Illinois University ($20,705 vs. $15,632)
Western Illinois University vs. BLC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Western Illinois University or BLC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between BLC or Western Illinois University .
- The average SAT score at Bethany Lutheran College (1074) is 104 points higher than at Western Illinois University (970)
- Incoming BLC students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Western Illinois University (21)
- Accepted freshman BLC students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.51) than students at Western Illinois University (3.45)
- Western Illinois University has a higher acceptance rate (75%) than BLC (58.5%)
Western Illinois University vs. BLC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Western Illinois University or BLC? 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 BLC and Western Illinois University.
- The graduation rate at Western Illinois University is the same as at Bethany Lutheran College (53% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from Western Illinois University earn on average $8,700 more per year than BLC graduates after ten years. ($46,000 vs. $37,300)
- Bethany Lutheran College students graduate with a $1,454 lower median federal student loan debt than Western Illinois University graduates. ($23,250 vs. $24,704)
- BLC graduates are paying $15 less per month on federal student loans than Western Illinois University graduates. ($240 vs. $255)
- More BLC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Western Illinois University students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/