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Overview |
Western Illinois University | Concord University | ||
| Location | Macomb, IL | Athens, WV | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 7,643 | 1,748 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #579 | #966 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wiu.edu | concord.edu | ||
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Costs |
Western Illinois University | Concord University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,515 | $8,540 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,515 | $18,780 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,500 | $10,090 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,213 | $8,464 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,632 | $11,120 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 97% |
Admission |
Western Illinois University | Concord University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,219 | 1,730 | ||
| Admitted | 6,914 | 1,581 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75% | 91.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.5% | 23.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.45 | 3.4 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 880/1090 | 890/1135 | ||
| 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 | Concord University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Western Illinois University | Concord University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 34% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,000 | $33,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,704 | $19,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $255 | $201 |
Diversity |
Western Illinois University | Concord University | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 86% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
Western Illinois University | Concord University | ||
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| % In-State | 89% | 63% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 37% | ||
Campus |
Western Illinois University | Concord University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | Yes | ||
| 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 Concord University based on total student enrollment (7,643 students vs. 1,748 students)
Western Illinois University vs. Concord University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Western Illinois University or Concord University?
- Western Illinois University is 11.4% more expensive to attend than Concord University for in-state tuition ($9,515.00 vs. $8,540.00)
- Out of state tuition is 97.4% higher at Concord University than Western Illinois University ($18,780.00 vs. $9,515.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Concord University than Western Illinois University ($8,464 vs. $11,213)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Concord University are 4.1% lower than costs at Western Illinois University ($10,090 vs. $10,500)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Concord University than Western Illinois University (97% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Western Illinois University students is 40.6% larger than aid received Concord University ($15,632 vs. $11,120)
Western Illinois University vs. Concord University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Western Illinois University or Concord University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Concord University or Western Illinois University .
- The average SAT score at Concord University (994) is 24 points higher than at Western Illinois University (970)
- Incoming Concord University 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 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.45) than students at Concord University (3.4)
- Concord University has a higher acceptance rate (91.4%) than Western Illinois University (75%)
Western Illinois University vs. Concord University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Western Illinois University or Concord 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 Concord University and Western Illinois University.
- The graduation rate at Western Illinois University is higher than Concord University (53% vs. 34%)
- Graduates from Western Illinois University earn on average $12,900 more per year than Concord University graduates after ten years. ($46,000 vs. $33,100)
- Concord University students graduate with a $5,204 lower median federal student loan debt than Western Illinois University graduates. ($19,500 vs. $24,704)
- Concord University graduates are paying $54 less per month on federal student loans than Western Illinois University graduates. ($201 vs. $255)
- More Western Illinois University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Concord University students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/