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EIU Northern Illinois ISU Cleveland State Southern Illinois University Indiana State SIUE University of Illinois at Springfield Central Manchester University UIC Illinois| Western Illinois University | Franklin College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Western Illinois University | Franklin College of Indiana | ||
| Location | Macomb, IL | Franklin, IN | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 7,643 | 959 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #579 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | American Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wiu.edu | franklincollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
Western Illinois University | Franklin College of Indiana | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,515 | $35,636 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,515 | $35,636 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,500 | $11,305 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,213 | $20,791 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,632 | $28,290 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 100% |
Admission |
Western Illinois University | Franklin College of Indiana | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,219 | 1,737 | ||
| Admitted | 6,914 | 1,613 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75% | 92.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.5% | 15.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.45 | 3.51 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 880/1090 | 970/1170 | ||
| 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 | Franklin College of Indiana | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Western Illinois University | Franklin College of Indiana | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,000 | $45,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,704 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $255 | $279 |
Diversity |
Western Illinois University | Franklin College of Indiana | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
Western Illinois University | Franklin College of Indiana | ||
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| % In-State | 89% | 93% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 6% | ||
Campus |
Western Illinois University | Franklin College of Indiana | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Western Illinois University is larger than than Franklin College of Indiana based on total student enrollment (7,643 students vs. 959 students)
Western Illinois University vs. Franklin College of Indiana Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Western Illinois University or Franklin College of Indiana?
- Franklin College is 274.5% more expensive to attend than Western Illinois University for in-state tuition ($35,636.00 vs. $9,515.00)
- Out of state tuition is 274.5% higher at Franklin College of Indiana than Western Illinois University ($35,636.00 vs. $9,515.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Western Illinois University than Franklin College of Indiana ($11,213 vs. $20,791)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Western Illinois University are 7.7% lower than costs at Franklin College ($10,500 vs. $11,305)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Franklin College than Western Illinois University (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Franklin College students is 81% larger than aid received Western Illinois University ($28,290 vs. $15,632)
Western Illinois University vs. Franklin College of Indiana Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Western Illinois University or Franklin College of Indiana? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Franklin College of Indiana or Western Illinois University .
- The average SAT score at Franklin College (994) is 24 points higher than at Western Illinois University (970)
- Incoming Franklin College of Indiana students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Western Illinois University (21)
- Accepted freshman Franklin College of Indiana students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.51) than students at Western Illinois University (3.45)
- Franklin College of Indiana has a higher acceptance rate (92.9%) than Western Illinois University (75%)
Western Illinois University vs. Franklin College of Indiana Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Western Illinois University or Franklin College of Indiana? 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 Franklin College of Indiana and Western Illinois University.
- The graduation rate at Western Illinois University is higher than Franklin College (53% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Western Illinois University earn on average $700 more per year than Franklin College of Indiana graduates after ten years. ($46,000 vs. $45,300)
- Western Illinois University students graduate with a $2,296 lower median federal student loan debt than Franklin College of Indiana graduates. ($24,704 vs. $27,000)
- Western Illinois University graduates are paying $24 less per month on federal student loans than Franklin College of Indiana graduates. ($255 vs. $279)
- More Franklin College of Indiana graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Western Illinois University students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/