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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 | Indiana University East | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Western Illinois University | IU East | ||
| Location | Macomb, IL | Richmond, IN | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 7,643 | 3,039 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #579 | #855 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wiu.edu | iue.edu | ||
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Costs |
Western Illinois University | IU East | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,515 | $7,274 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,515 | $20,634 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,500 | $9,412 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,213 | $8,837 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,632 | $7,874 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 93% |
Admission |
Western Illinois University | IU East | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,219 | 1,586 | ||
| Admitted | 6,914 | 1,230 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75% | 77.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.5% | 28.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.45 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | 18/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 880/1090 | 960/1200 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 18, 2024 |
Academics |
Western Illinois University | IU East | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Western Illinois University | IU East | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 19% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,000 | $32,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 40% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,704 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $255 | $211 |
Diversity |
Western Illinois University | IU East | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 87% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
Western Illinois University | IU East | ||
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| % In-State | 89% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 25% | ||
Campus |
Western Illinois University | IU East | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Western Illinois University is larger than than IU East based on total student enrollment (7,643 students vs. 3,039 students)
Western Illinois University vs. IU East Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Western Illinois University or IU East?
- Western Illinois University is 30.8% more expensive to attend than IU East for in-state tuition ($9,515.00 vs. $7,274.00)
- Out of state tuition is 116.9% higher at IU East than Western Illinois University ($20,634.00 vs. $9,515.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana University East than Western Illinois University ($8,837 vs. $11,213)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Indiana University East are 11.6% lower than costs at Western Illinois University ($9,412 vs. $10,500)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Western Illinois University than Indiana University East (94% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Western Illinois University students is 98.5% larger than aid received Indiana University East ($15,632 vs. $7,874)
Western Illinois University vs. IU East Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Western Illinois University or IU East? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between IU East or Western Illinois University .
- The average SAT score at Western Illinois University (970) is 9 points higher than at IU East (961)
- Incoming Western Illinois University students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at IU East (21)
- Accepted freshman Western Illinois University students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.45) than students at IU East (3.41)
- IU East has a higher acceptance rate (77.6%) than Western Illinois University (75%)
Western Illinois University vs. IU East Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Western Illinois University or IU East? 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 IU East and Western Illinois University.
- The graduation rate at Western Illinois University is higher than Indiana University East (53% vs. 19%)
- Graduates from Western Illinois University earn on average $13,100 more per year than IU East graduates after ten years. ($46,000 vs. $32,900)
- Indiana University East students graduate with a $4,204 lower median federal student loan debt than Western Illinois University graduates. ($20,500 vs. $24,704)
- IU East graduates are paying $44 less per month on federal student loans than Western Illinois University graduates. ($211 vs. $255)
- More Western Illinois University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former IU East students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 40%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/