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EIU Northern Illinois ISU Southern Illinois University UVM Indiana State Saint Michael's College SIUE Middlebury University of Illinois at Springfield Central UIC| Western Illinois University | Castleton State College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Western Illinois University | Castleton State College | ||
| Location | Macomb, IL | Castleton, VT | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 7,643 | 2,363 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #579 | #783 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wiu.edu | castleton.edu | ||
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Costs |
Western Illinois University | Castleton State College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,515 | $11,832 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,515 | $28,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,500 | $12,404 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,213 | $16,791 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,632 | $13,007 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 100% |
Admission |
Western Illinois University | Castleton State College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,219 | 3,115 | ||
| Admitted | 6,914 | 2,508 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75% | 80.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.5% | 16.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.45 | 3.17 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | 22/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 880/1090 | 970/1210 | ||
| 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 | Castleton State College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Western Illinois University | Castleton State College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,000 | $37,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,704 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $255 | $258 |
Diversity |
Western Illinois University | Castleton State College | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 6% |
Students |
Western Illinois University | Castleton State College | ||
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| % In-State | 89% | 43% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 51% | ||
Campus |
Western Illinois University | Castleton State College | ||
| 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 Castleton State College based on total student enrollment (7,643 students vs. 2,363 students)
Western Illinois University vs. Castleton State College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Western Illinois University or Castleton State College?
- Castleton State College is 24.4% more expensive to attend than Western Illinois University for in-state tuition ($11,832.00 vs. $9,515.00)
- Out of state tuition is 202.7% higher at Castleton State College than Western Illinois University ($28,800.00 vs. $9,515.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Western Illinois University than Castleton State College ($11,213 vs. $16,791)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Western Illinois University are 18.1% lower than costs at Castleton State College ($10,500 vs. $12,404)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Castleton State College than Western Illinois University (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Western Illinois University students is 20.2% larger than aid received Castleton State College ($15,632 vs. $13,007)
Western Illinois University vs. Castleton State College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Western Illinois University or Castleton State College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Castleton State College or Western Illinois University .
- The average SAT score at Western Illinois University (970) is 11 points higher than at Castleton State College (959)
- Incoming Western Illinois University students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at Castleton State College (21)
- Accepted freshman Western Illinois University students have a 0.28 point higher average high school GPA (3.45) than students at Castleton State College (3.17)
- Castleton State College has a higher acceptance rate (80.5%) than Western Illinois University (75%)
Western Illinois University vs. Castleton State College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Western Illinois University or Castleton State College? 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 Castleton State College and Western Illinois University.
- The graduation rate at Western Illinois University is higher than Castleton State College (53% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Western Illinois University earn on average $8,400 more per year than Castleton State College graduates after ten years. ($46,000 vs. $37,600)
- Western Illinois University students graduate with a $296 lower median federal student loan debt than Castleton State College graduates. ($24,704 vs. $25,000)
- Western Illinois University graduates are paying $3 less per month on federal student loans than Castleton State College graduates. ($255 vs. $258)
- More Castleton State College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Western Illinois University students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/