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Overview |
Western Illinois University | Calvary Bible College and Theological Seminary | ||
| Location | Macomb, IL | Kansas City, MO | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 7,643 | 299 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #579 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Other Protestant | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wiu.edu | calvary.edu | ||
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Costs |
Western Illinois University | Calvary Bible College and Theological Seminary | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,515 | $11,060 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,515 | $11,060 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,500 | $6,124 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,213 | $14,897 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,632 | $5,478 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 89% |
Admission |
Western Illinois University | Calvary Bible College and Theological Seminary | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,219 | 57 | ||
| Admitted | 6,914 | 36 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75% | 63.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.5% | 88.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.45 | 3.37 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | 15/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 880/1090 | 870/1170 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Western Illinois University | Calvary Bible College and Theological Seminary | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Western Illinois University | Calvary Bible College and Theological Seminary | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,000 | $36,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,704 | $20,946 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $255 | $216 |
Diversity |
Western Illinois University | Calvary Bible College and Theological Seminary | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
Western Illinois University | Calvary Bible College and Theological Seminary | ||
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| % In-State | 89% | 25% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 72% | ||
Campus |
Western Illinois University | Calvary Bible College and Theological Seminary | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Western Illinois University is larger than than Calvary Bible College and Theological Seminary based on total student enrollment (7,643 students vs. 299 students)
Western Illinois University vs. Calvary Bible College and Theological Seminary Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Western Illinois University or Calvary Bible College and Theological Seminary?
- Calvary Bible College and Theological Seminary is 16.2% more expensive to attend than Western Illinois University for in-state tuition ($11,060.00 vs. $9,515.00)
- Out of state tuition is 16.2% higher at Calvary Bible College and Theological Seminary than Western Illinois University ($11,060.00 vs. $9,515.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Western Illinois University than Calvary Bible College and Theological Seminary ($11,213 vs. $14,897)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Calvary Bible College and Theological Seminary are 71.5% lower than costs at Western Illinois University ($6,124 vs. $10,500)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Western Illinois University than Calvary Bible College and Theological Seminary (94% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Western Illinois University students is 185.4% larger than aid received Calvary Bible College and Theological Seminary ($15,632 vs. $5,478)
Western Illinois University vs. Calvary Bible College and Theological Seminary Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Western Illinois University or Calvary Bible College and Theological Seminary? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Calvary Bible College and Theological Seminary or Western Illinois University .
- The average SAT score at Calvary Bible College and Theological Seminary (1010) is 40 points higher than at Western Illinois University (970)
- Incoming Calvary Bible College and Theological Seminary students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Western Illinois University (21)
- Accepted freshman Western Illinois University students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.45) than students at Calvary Bible College and Theological Seminary (3.37)
- Western Illinois University has a higher acceptance rate (75%) than Calvary Bible College and Theological Seminary (63.2%)
Western Illinois University vs. Calvary Bible College and Theological Seminary Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Western Illinois University or Calvary Bible College and Theological Seminary? 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 Calvary Bible College and Theological Seminary and Western Illinois University.
- The graduation rate at Western Illinois University is higher than Calvary Bible College and Theological Seminary (53% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from Western Illinois University earn on average $9,900 more per year than Calvary Bible College and Theological Seminary graduates after ten years. ($46,000 vs. $36,100)
- Calvary Bible College and Theological Seminary students graduate with a $3,758 lower median federal student loan debt than Western Illinois University graduates. ($20,946 vs. $24,704)
- Calvary Bible College and Theological Seminary graduates are paying $39 less per month on federal student loans than Western Illinois University graduates. ($216 vs. $255)
- More Western Illinois University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Calvary Bible College and Theological Seminary students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/