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Central Washington University EIU Northern Illinois Western Washington University ISU Washington State Western Oregon State College Southern Illinois University Indiana State UW-Seattle SIUE University of Illinois at Springfield| Western Illinois University | Eastern Washington University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Western Illinois University | EWU | ||
| Location | Macomb, IL | Cheney, WA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 7,643 | 10,910 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #579 | #858 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wiu.edu | ewu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Western Illinois University | EWU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,515 | $7,104 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,515 | $25,494 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,500 | $13,739 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,213 | $12,827 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,632 | $9,200 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 92% |
Admission |
Western Illinois University | EWU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,219 | 4,666 | ||
| Admitted | 6,914 | 4,485 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75% | 96.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.5% | 30.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.45 | 3.29 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | 16/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 880/1090 | 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 | EWU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Western Illinois University | EWU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,000 | $45,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,704 | $20,818 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $255 | $215 |
Diversity |
Western Illinois University | EWU | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 14% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 6% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
Western Illinois University | EWU | ||
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| % In-State | 89% | 94% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 5% | ||
Campus |
Western Illinois University | EWU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Eastern Washington University is larger than than Western Illinois University based on total student enrollment (10,910 students vs. 7,643 students)
Western Illinois University vs. EWU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Western Illinois University or EWU?
- Western Illinois University is 33.9% more expensive to attend than EWU for in-state tuition ($9,515.00 vs. $7,104.00)
- Out of state tuition is 167.9% higher at EWU than Western Illinois University ($25,494.00 vs. $9,515.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Western Illinois University than EWU ($11,213 vs. $12,827)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Western Illinois University are 30.8% lower than costs at Eastern Washington University ($10,500 vs. $13,739)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Western Illinois University than Eastern Washington University (94% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Western Illinois University students is 69.9% larger than aid received Eastern Washington University ($15,632 vs. $9,200)
Western Illinois University vs. EWU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Western Illinois University or EWU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between EWU or Western Illinois University .
- The average SAT score at Western Illinois University (970) is the same at EWU (970)
- Incoming Western Illinois University students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at EWU (21)
- Accepted freshman Western Illinois University students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.45) than students at EWU (3.29)
- EWU has a higher acceptance rate (96.1%) than Western Illinois University (75%)
Western Illinois University vs. EWU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Western Illinois University or EWU? 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 EWU and Western Illinois University.
- The graduation rate at Western Illinois University is higher than Eastern Washington University (53% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from Western Illinois University earn on average $700 more per year than EWU graduates after ten years. ($46,000 vs. $45,300)
- Eastern Washington University students graduate with a $3,886 lower median federal student loan debt than Western Illinois University graduates. ($20,818 vs. $24,704)
- EWU graduates are paying $40 less per month on federal student loans than Western Illinois University graduates. ($215 vs. $255)
- More Western Illinois University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former EWU students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/