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EIU Northern Illinois ISU Southern Illinois University Indiana State SIUE Western Oregon State College University of Illinois at Springfield Central Southern Oregon University UIC Cleveland State| Western Illinois University | Eastern Oregon University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Western Illinois University | EOU | ||
| Location | Macomb, IL | La Grande, OR | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 7,643 | 2,674 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #579 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wiu.edu | eou.edu | ||
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Costs |
Western Illinois University | EOU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,515 | $8,145 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,515 | $21,330 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,500 | $10,770 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,213 | $15,234 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,632 | $7,718 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 98% |
Admission |
Western Illinois University | EOU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,219 | 1,015 | ||
| Admitted | 6,914 | 1,000 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75% | 98.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.5% | 25.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.45 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | 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) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Sep 10, 2023 |
Academics |
Western Illinois University | EOU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Western Illinois University | EOU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 32% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,000 | $42,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,704 | $22,839 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $255 | $236 |
Diversity |
Western Illinois University | EOU | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 7% |
Students |
Western Illinois University | EOU | ||
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| % In-State | 89% | 67% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 31% | ||
Campus |
Western Illinois University | EOU | ||
| 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 EOU based on total student enrollment (7,643 students vs. 2,674 students)
Western Illinois University vs. EOU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Western Illinois University or EOU?
- Western Illinois University is 16.8% more expensive to attend than EOU for in-state tuition ($9,515.00 vs. $8,145.00)
- Out of state tuition is 124.2% higher at EOU than Western Illinois University ($21,330.00 vs. $9,515.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Western Illinois University than EOU ($11,213 vs. $15,234)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Western Illinois University are 2.6% lower than costs at Eastern Oregon University ($10,500 vs. $10,770)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Eastern Oregon University than Western Illinois University (98% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Western Illinois University students is 102.5% larger than aid received Eastern Oregon University ($15,632 vs. $7,718)
Western Illinois University vs. EOU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Western Illinois University or EOU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between EOU or Western Illinois University .
- The average SAT score at Western Illinois University (970) is 19 points higher than at EOU (951)
- Incoming Western Illinois University students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at EOU (21)
- Accepted freshman EOU students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at Western Illinois University (3.45)
- EOU has a higher acceptance rate (98.5%) than Western Illinois University (75%)
Western Illinois University vs. EOU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Western Illinois University or EOU? 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 EOU and Western Illinois University.
- The graduation rate at Western Illinois University is higher than Eastern Oregon University (53% vs. 32%)
- Graduates from Western Illinois University earn on average $3,800 more per year than EOU graduates after ten years. ($46,000 vs. $42,200)
- Eastern Oregon University students graduate with a $1,865 lower median federal student loan debt than Western Illinois University graduates. ($22,839 vs. $24,704)
- EOU graduates are paying $19 less per month on federal student loans than Western Illinois University graduates. ($236 vs. $255)
- More Western Illinois University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former EOU students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/