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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 | Crossroads Bible College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Western Illinois University | Crossroads Bible College | ||
| Location | Macomb, IL | Indianapolis, IN | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 7,643 | 157 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #579 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wiu.edu | crossroads.edu | ||
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Costs |
Western Illinois University | Crossroads Bible College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,515 | $11,850 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,515 | $11,850 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,500 | $10,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,213 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,632 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 0% |
Admission |
Western Illinois University | Crossroads Bible College | ||
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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 | Crossroads Bible College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Western Illinois University | Crossroads Bible College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 23% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,000 | $29,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 35% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,704 | $30,485 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $255 | $315 |
Diversity |
Western Illinois University | Crossroads Bible College | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 61% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 39% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 23% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 60% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 4% |
Students |
Western Illinois University | Crossroads Bible College | ||
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| % In-State | 89% | 62% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 14% | ||
Campus |
Western Illinois University | Crossroads Bible College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Western Illinois University is larger than than Crossroads Bible College based on total student enrollment (7,643 students vs. 157 students)
Western Illinois University vs. Crossroads Bible College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Western Illinois University or Crossroads Bible College?
- Crossroads Bible College is 24.5% more expensive to attend than Western Illinois University for in-state tuition ($11,850.00 vs. $9,515.00)
- Out of state tuition is 24.5% higher at Crossroads Bible College than Western Illinois University ($11,850.00 vs. $9,515.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Crossroads Bible College are 0% lower than costs at Western Illinois University ($10,500 vs. $10,500)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Western Illinois University than Crossroads Bible College (94% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Western Illinois University students is ?% larger than aid received Crossroads Bible College ($15,632 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Western Illinois University or Crossroads Bible College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Crossroads Bible College or Western Illinois University .
Western Illinois University vs. Crossroads Bible College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Western Illinois University or Crossroads Bible 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 Crossroads Bible College and Western Illinois University.
- The graduation rate at Western Illinois University is higher than Crossroads Bible College (53% vs. 23%)
- Graduates from Western Illinois University earn on average $16,800 more per year than Crossroads Bible College graduates after ten years. ($46,000 vs. $29,200)
- Western Illinois University students graduate with a $5,781 lower median federal student loan debt than Crossroads Bible College graduates. ($24,704 vs. $30,485)
- Western Illinois University graduates are paying $60 less per month on federal student loans than Crossroads Bible College graduates. ($255 vs. $315)
- More Western Illinois University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Crossroads Bible College students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 35%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/