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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 | MidAmerica Nazarene University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Western Illinois University | MidAmerica Nazarene University | ||
| Location | Macomb, IL | Olathe, KS | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 7,643 | 1,508 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #579 | #576 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Church of the Nazarene | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wiu.edu | mnu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Western Illinois University | MidAmerica Nazarene University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,515 | $34,082 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,515 | $34,082 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,500 | $9,848 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,213 | $28,787 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,632 | $22,757 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 97% |
Admission |
Western Illinois University | MidAmerica Nazarene University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,219 | 1,103 | ||
| Admitted | 6,914 | 737 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75% | 66.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.5% | 31.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.45 | 3.28 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 880/1090 | 916/1118 | ||
| 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 | MidAmerica Nazarene University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Western Illinois University | MidAmerica Nazarene University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,000 | $47,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,704 | $18,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $255 | $193 |
Diversity |
Western Illinois University | MidAmerica Nazarene University | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 15% |
Students |
Western Illinois University | MidAmerica Nazarene University | ||
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| % In-State | 89% | 46% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 50% | ||
Campus |
Western Illinois University | MidAmerica Nazarene University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Western Illinois University is larger than than MidAmerica Nazarene University based on total student enrollment (7,643 students vs. 1,508 students)
Western Illinois University vs. MidAmerica Nazarene University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Western Illinois University or MidAmerica Nazarene University?
- MidAmerica Nazarene University is 258.2% more expensive to attend than Western Illinois University for in-state tuition ($34,082.00 vs. $9,515.00)
- Out of state tuition is 258.2% higher at MidAmerica Nazarene University than Western Illinois University ($34,082.00 vs. $9,515.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Western Illinois University than MidAmerica Nazarene University ($11,213 vs. $28,787)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at MidAmerica Nazarene University are 6.6% lower than costs at Western Illinois University ($9,848 vs. $10,500)
- More students receive financial grant aid at MidAmerica Nazarene University than Western Illinois University (97% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by MidAmerica Nazarene University students is 45.6% larger than aid received Western Illinois University ($22,757 vs. $15,632)
Western Illinois University vs. MidAmerica Nazarene University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Western Illinois University or MidAmerica Nazarene University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MidAmerica Nazarene University or Western Illinois University .
- The average SAT score at MidAmerica Nazarene University (1015) is 45 points higher than at Western Illinois University (970)
- Incoming MidAmerica Nazarene University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Western Illinois University (21)
- Accepted freshman Western Illinois University students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.45) than students at MidAmerica Nazarene University (3.28)
- Western Illinois University has a higher acceptance rate (75%) than MidAmerica Nazarene University (66.8%)
Western Illinois University vs. MidAmerica Nazarene University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Western Illinois University or MidAmerica Nazarene 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 MidAmerica Nazarene University and Western Illinois University.
- The graduation rate at Western Illinois University is higher than MidAmerica Nazarene University (53% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from MidAmerica Nazarene University earn on average $1,400 more per year than Western Illinois University graduates after ten years. ($47,400 vs. $46,000)
- MidAmerica Nazarene University students graduate with a $5,954 lower median federal student loan debt than Western Illinois University graduates. ($18,750 vs. $24,704)
- MidAmerica Nazarene University graduates are paying $62 less per month on federal student loans than Western Illinois University graduates. ($193 vs. $255)
- More MidAmerica Nazarene University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Western Illinois University students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/