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Overview |
Western Illinois University | ESU | ||
| Location | Macomb, IL | Emporia, KS | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 7,643 | 5,324 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #579 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wiu.edu | emporia.edu | ||
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Costs |
Western Illinois University | ESU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,515 | $5,278 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,515 | $13,195 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,500 | $9,308 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,213 | $14,854 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,632 | $5,345 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 89% |
Admission |
Western Illinois University | ESU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,219 | 1,846 | ||
| Admitted | 6,914 | 1,766 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75% | 95.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.5% | 30.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.45 | 3.41 | ||
| 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 required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Western Illinois University | ESU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Western Illinois University | ESU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,000 | $39,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,704 | $19,419 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $255 | $200 |
Diversity |
Western Illinois University | ESU | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 7% | ||
| % International | 2% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Western Illinois University | ESU | ||
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| % In-State | 89% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Western Illinois University | ESU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Western Illinois University is larger than than ESU based on total student enrollment (7,643 students vs. 5,324 students)
Western Illinois University vs. ESU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Western Illinois University or ESU ?
- Western Illinois University is 80.3% more expensive to attend than ESU for in-state tuition ($9,515.00 vs. $5,278.00)
- Out of state tuition is 38.7% higher at ESU than Western Illinois University ($13,195.00 vs. $9,515.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Western Illinois University than ESU ($11,213 vs. $14,854)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Emporia State University are 12.8% lower than costs at Western Illinois University ($9,308 vs. $10,500)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Western Illinois University than Emporia State University (94% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Western Illinois University students is 192.5% larger than aid received Emporia State University ($15,632 vs. $5,345)
Western Illinois University vs. ESU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Western Illinois University or ESU ? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between ESU or Western Illinois University .
- The average SAT score at Emporia State University (1030) is 60 points higher than at Western Illinois University (970)
- Incoming ESU 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 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.45) than students at ESU (3.41)
- ESU has a higher acceptance rate (95.7%) than Western Illinois University (75%)
Western Illinois University vs. ESU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Western Illinois University or ESU ? 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 ESU and Western Illinois University.
- The graduation rate at Western Illinois University is higher than Emporia State University (53% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from Western Illinois University earn on average $7,000 more per year than ESU graduates after ten years. ($46,000 vs. $39,000)
- Emporia State University students graduate with a $5,285 lower median federal student loan debt than Western Illinois University graduates. ($19,419 vs. $24,704)
- ESU graduates are paying $55 less per month on federal student loans than Western Illinois University graduates. ($200 vs. $255)
- More Western Illinois University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ESU students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/