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EIU Northern Illinois ISU Southern Illinois University Indiana State SIUE University of Illinois at Springfield Central UIC Cleveland State Illinois IU South Bend| Western Illinois University | Indiana University Southeast | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Western Illinois University | IU Southeast | ||
| Location | Macomb, IL | New Albany, IN | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 7,643 | 3,672 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #579 | #809 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wiu.edu | ius.edu | ||
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Costs |
Western Illinois University | IU Southeast | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,515 | $7,274 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,515 | $20,634 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,500 | $11,012 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,213 | $8,264 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,632 | $7,262 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 88% |
Admission |
Western Illinois University | IU Southeast | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,219 | 1,923 | ||
| Admitted | 6,914 | 1,639 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75% | 85.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.5% | 37% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.45 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | 20/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 880/1090 | 1000/1190 | ||
| 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 | IU Southeast | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Western Illinois University | IU Southeast | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 27% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,000 | $38,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,704 | $20,261 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $255 | $209 |
Diversity |
Western Illinois University | IU Southeast | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Western Illinois University | IU Southeast | ||
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| % In-State | 89% | 82% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Western Illinois University | IU Southeast | ||
| 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
- Western Illinois University is larger than than IU Southeast based on total student enrollment (7,643 students vs. 3,672 students)
Western Illinois University vs. IU Southeast Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Western Illinois University or IU Southeast?
- Western Illinois University is 30.8% more expensive to attend than IU Southeast for in-state tuition ($9,515.00 vs. $7,274.00)
- Out of state tuition is 116.9% higher at IU Southeast 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 Southeast than Western Illinois University ($8,264 vs. $11,213)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Western Illinois University are 4.9% lower than costs at Indiana University Southeast ($10,500 vs. $11,012)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Western Illinois University than Indiana University Southeast (94% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Western Illinois University students is 115.3% larger than aid received Indiana University Southeast ($15,632 vs. $7,262)
Western Illinois University vs. IU Southeast Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Western Illinois University or IU Southeast? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between IU Southeast or Western Illinois University .
- The average SAT score at Western Illinois University (970) is 15 points higher than at IU Southeast (955)
- Incoming Western Illinois University students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at IU Southeast (21)
- Accepted freshman Western Illinois University students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.45) than students at IU Southeast (3.31)
- IU Southeast has a higher acceptance rate (85.2%) than Western Illinois University (75%)
Western Illinois University vs. IU Southeast Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Western Illinois University or IU Southeast? 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 Southeast and Western Illinois University.
- The graduation rate at Western Illinois University is higher than Indiana University Southeast (53% vs. 27%)
- Graduates from Western Illinois University earn on average $7,700 more per year than IU Southeast graduates after ten years. ($46,000 vs. $38,300)
- Indiana University Southeast students graduate with a $4,443 lower median federal student loan debt than Western Illinois University graduates. ($20,261 vs. $24,704)
- IU Southeast graduates are paying $46 less per month on federal student loans than Western Illinois University graduates. ($209 vs. $255)
- More Western Illinois University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former IU Southeast students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/