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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 | Kentucky Wesleyan College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Western Illinois University | KWC | ||
| Location | Macomb, IL | Owensboro, KY | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 7,643 | 813 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #579 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wiu.edu | kwc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Western Illinois University | KWC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,515 | $30,040 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,515 | $30,040 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,500 | $11,175 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,213 | $20,735 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,632 | $20,036 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 100% |
Admission |
Western Illinois University | KWC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,219 | 1,434 | ||
| Admitted | 6,914 | 983 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75% | 68.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.5% | 22.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.45 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | 17/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 880/1090 | 980/1210 | ||
| 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 | KWC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Western Illinois University | KWC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,000 | $38,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,704 | $22,907 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $255 | $236 |
Diversity |
Western Illinois University | KWC | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 51% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 49% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 9% |
Students |
Western Illinois University | KWC | ||
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| % In-State | 89% | 67% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 32% | ||
Campus |
Western Illinois University | KWC | ||
| 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 KWC based on total student enrollment (7,643 students vs. 813 students)
Western Illinois University vs. KWC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Western Illinois University or KWC?
- Kentucky Wesleyan College is 215.7% more expensive to attend than Western Illinois University for in-state tuition ($30,040.00 vs. $9,515.00)
- Out of state tuition is 215.7% higher at KWC than Western Illinois University ($30,040.00 vs. $9,515.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Western Illinois University than KWC ($11,213 vs. $20,735)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Western Illinois University are 6.4% lower than costs at Kentucky Wesleyan College ($10,500 vs. $11,175)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Kentucky Wesleyan College than Western Illinois University (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Kentucky Wesleyan College students is 28.2% larger than aid received Western Illinois University ($20,036 vs. $15,632)
Western Illinois University vs. KWC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Western Illinois University or KWC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between KWC or Western Illinois University .
- The average SAT score at Kentucky Wesleyan College (1048) is 78 points higher than at Western Illinois University (970)
- Incoming KWC students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Western Illinois University (21)
- Accepted freshman Western Illinois University students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.45) than students at KWC (3.3)
- Western Illinois University has a higher acceptance rate (75%) than KWC (68.5%)
Western Illinois University vs. KWC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Western Illinois University or KWC? 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 KWC and Western Illinois University.
- The graduation rate at Western Illinois University is higher than Kentucky Wesleyan College (53% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Western Illinois University earn on average $7,500 more per year than KWC graduates after ten years. ($46,000 vs. $38,500)
- Kentucky Wesleyan College students graduate with a $1,797 lower median federal student loan debt than Western Illinois University graduates. ($22,907 vs. $24,704)
- KWC graduates are paying $19 less per month on federal student loans than Western Illinois University graduates. ($236 vs. $255)
- More Western Illinois University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former KWC students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/