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EIU Northern Illinois Purdue IU ISU Butler Indiana State Southern Illinois University BSU WMU Hanover College Marian| Western Illinois University | Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Western Illinois University | IUPUI | ||
| Location | Macomb, IL | Indianapolis, IN | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 7,643 | 25,979 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #579 | #482 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wiu.edu | iupui.edu | ||
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Costs |
Western Illinois University | IUPUI | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,515 | $8,972 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,515 | $31,410 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,500 | $11,252 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,213 | $11,462 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,632 | $12,201 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 83% |
Admission |
Western Illinois University | IUPUI | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,219 | 15,637 | ||
| Admitted | 6,914 | 12,961 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75% | 82.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.5% | 27.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.45 | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | 21/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 880/1090 | 1050/1250 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | May 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Western Illinois University | IUPUI | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Western Illinois University | IUPUI | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 33% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,000 | $48,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,704 | $23,090 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $255 | $238 |
Diversity |
Western Illinois University | IUPUI | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Western Illinois University | IUPUI | ||
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| % In-State | 89% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 7% | ||
Campus |
Western Illinois University | IUPUI | ||
| 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
- Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis is larger than than Western Illinois University based on total student enrollment (25,979 students vs. 7,643 students)
Western Illinois University vs. IUPUI Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Western Illinois University or IUPUI?
- Western Illinois University is 6.1% more expensive to attend than IUPUI for in-state tuition ($9,515.00 vs. $8,972.00)
- Out of state tuition is 230.1% higher at IUPUI than Western Illinois University ($31,410.00 vs. $9,515.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Western Illinois University than IUPUI ($11,213 vs. $11,462)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Western Illinois University are 7.2% lower than costs at Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis ($10,500 vs. $11,252)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Western Illinois University than Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis (94% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Western Illinois University students is 28.1% larger than aid received Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis ($15,632 vs. $12,201)
Western Illinois University vs. IUPUI Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Western Illinois University or IUPUI? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between IUPUI or Western Illinois University .
- The average SAT score at Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis (1014) is 44 points higher than at Western Illinois University (970)
- Incoming IUPUI students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Western Illinois University (21)
- Accepted freshman IUPUI students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at Western Illinois University (3.45)
- IUPUI has a higher acceptance rate (82.9%) than Western Illinois University (75%)
Western Illinois University vs. IUPUI Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Western Illinois University or IUPUI? 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 IUPUI and Western Illinois University.
- The graduation rate at Western Illinois University is higher than Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis (53% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis earn on average $2,600 more per year than Western Illinois University graduates after ten years. ($48,600 vs. $46,000)
- Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis students graduate with a $1,614 lower median federal student loan debt than Western Illinois University graduates. ($23,090 vs. $24,704)
- IUPUI graduates are paying $17 less per month on federal student loans than Western Illinois University graduates. ($238 vs. $255)
- More Western Illinois University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former IUPUI students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/