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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 | Hannibal LaGrange University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Western Illinois University | Hannibal-LaGrange University | ||
| Location | Macomb, IL | Hannibal, MO | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 7,643 | 494 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #579 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Southern Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wiu.edu | hlg.edu | ||
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Costs |
Western Illinois University | Hannibal-LaGrange University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,515 | $24,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,515 | $24,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,500 | $9,400 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,213 | $20,537 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,632 | $16,439 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 76% |
Admission |
Western Illinois University | Hannibal-LaGrange University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,219 | 228 | ||
| Admitted | 6,914 | 153 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75% | 67.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.5% | 45.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.45 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | 17/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 880/1090 | 1067/1315 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
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Academics |
Western Illinois University | Hannibal-LaGrange University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Western Illinois University | Hannibal-LaGrange University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,000 | $35,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,704 | $18,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $255 | $193 |
Diversity |
Western Illinois University | Hannibal-LaGrange University | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
Western Illinois University | Hannibal-LaGrange University | ||
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| % In-State | 89% | 83% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 13% | ||
Campus |
Western Illinois University | Hannibal-LaGrange University | ||
| 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 Hannibal-LaGrange University based on total student enrollment (7,643 students vs. 494 students)
Western Illinois University vs. Hannibal-LaGrange University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Western Illinois University or Hannibal-LaGrange University?
- Hannibal LaGrange University is 152.2% more expensive to attend than Western Illinois University for in-state tuition ($24,000.00 vs. $9,515.00)
- Out of state tuition is 152.2% higher at Hannibal-LaGrange University than Western Illinois University ($24,000.00 vs. $9,515.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Western Illinois University than Hannibal-LaGrange University ($11,213 vs. $20,537)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Hannibal LaGrange University are 11.7% lower than costs at Western Illinois University ($9,400 vs. $10,500)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Western Illinois University than Hannibal LaGrange University (94% vs. 76%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hannibal LaGrange University students is 5.2% larger than aid received Western Illinois University ($16,439 vs. $15,632)
Western Illinois University vs. Hannibal-LaGrange University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Western Illinois University or Hannibal-LaGrange University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hannibal-LaGrange University or Western Illinois University .
- Western Illinois University has a higher acceptance rate (75%) than Hannibal-LaGrange University (67.1%)
Western Illinois University vs. Hannibal-LaGrange University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Western Illinois University or Hannibal-LaGrange University? 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 Hannibal-LaGrange University and Western Illinois University.
- The graduation rate at Western Illinois University is higher than Hannibal LaGrange University (53% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from Western Illinois University earn on average $10,500 more per year than Hannibal-LaGrange University graduates after ten years. ($46,000 vs. $35,500)
- Hannibal LaGrange University students graduate with a $5,954 lower median federal student loan debt than Western Illinois University graduates. ($18,750 vs. $24,704)
- Hannibal-LaGrange University graduates are paying $62 less per month on federal student loans than Western Illinois University graduates. ($193 vs. $255)
- More Hannibal-LaGrange University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Western Illinois University students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/