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EIU Northern Illinois RU JMU ISU CNU Mary Washington College Old Dominion Southern Illinois University VCU Mason Indiana State| Western Illinois University | Longwood University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Western Illinois University | Longwood University | ||
| Location | Macomb, IL | Farmville, VA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 7,643 | 4,358 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #579 | #603 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wiu.edu | longwood.edu | ||
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Costs |
Western Illinois University | Longwood University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,515 | $8,753 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,515 | $21,690 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,500 | $14,318 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,213 | $21,772 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,632 | $10,332 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 95% |
Admission |
Western Illinois University | Longwood University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,219 | 6,042 | ||
| Admitted | 6,914 | 5,304 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75% | 87.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.5% | 15% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.45 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 880/1090 | 1020/1210 | ||
| 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 | Longwood University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Western Illinois University | Longwood University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,000 | $43,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,704 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $255 | $258 |
Diversity |
Western Illinois University | Longwood University | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 30% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 70% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 4% |
Students |
Western Illinois University | Longwood University | ||
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| % In-State | 89% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 5% | ||
Campus |
Western Illinois University | Longwood University | ||
| 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 Longwood University based on total student enrollment (7,643 students vs. 4,358 students)
Western Illinois University vs. Longwood University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Western Illinois University or Longwood University?
- Western Illinois University is 8.7% more expensive to attend than Longwood University for in-state tuition ($9,515.00 vs. $8,753.00)
- Out of state tuition is 128% higher at Longwood University than Western Illinois University ($21,690.00 vs. $9,515.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Western Illinois University than Longwood University ($11,213 vs. $21,772)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Western Illinois University are 36.4% lower than costs at Longwood University ($10,500 vs. $14,318)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Longwood University than Western Illinois University (95% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Western Illinois University students is 51.3% larger than aid received Longwood University ($15,632 vs. $10,332)
Western Illinois University vs. Longwood University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Western Illinois University or Longwood University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Longwood University or Western Illinois University .
- The average SAT score at Longwood University (985) is 15 points higher than at Western Illinois University (970)
- Incoming Western Illinois University students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at Longwood University (21)
- Accepted freshman Longwood University students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at Western Illinois University (3.45)
- Longwood University has a higher acceptance rate (87.8%) than Western Illinois University (75%)
Western Illinois University vs. Longwood University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Western Illinois University or Longwood 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 Longwood University and Western Illinois University.
- The graduation rate at Longwood University is higher than Western Illinois University (60% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from Western Illinois University earn on average $2,800 more per year than Longwood University graduates after ten years. ($46,000 vs. $43,200)
- Western Illinois University students graduate with a $296 lower median federal student loan debt than Longwood University graduates. ($24,704 vs. $25,000)
- Western Illinois University graduates are paying $3 less per month on federal student loans than Longwood University graduates. ($255 vs. $258)
- More Longwood University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Western Illinois University students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/