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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 | Midland University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Western Illinois University | MidlandU | ||
| Location | Macomb, IL | Fremont, NE | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 7,643 | 1,615 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #579 | #830 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wiu.edu | midlandu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Western Illinois University | MidlandU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,515 | $37,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,515 | $37,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,500 | $10,066 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,213 | $22,377 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,632 | $27,057 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 100% |
Admission |
Western Illinois University | MidlandU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,219 | 1,493 | ||
| Admitted | 6,914 | 969 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75% | 64.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.5% | 33.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.45 | 3.26 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 880/1090 | 950/1210 | ||
| 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 | MidlandU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Western Illinois University | MidlandU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,000 | $42,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,704 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $255 | $279 |
Diversity |
Western Illinois University | MidlandU | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 44% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 21% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 24% |
Students |
Western Illinois University | MidlandU | ||
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| % In-State | 89% | 45% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 47% | ||
Campus |
Western Illinois University | MidlandU | ||
| 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 MidlandU based on total student enrollment (7,643 students vs. 1,615 students)
Western Illinois University vs. MidlandU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Western Illinois University or MidlandU?
- Midland University is 294.1% more expensive to attend than Western Illinois University for in-state tuition ($37,500.00 vs. $9,515.00)
- Out of state tuition is 294.1% higher at MidlandU than Western Illinois University ($37,500.00 vs. $9,515.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Western Illinois University than MidlandU ($11,213 vs. $22,377)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Midland University are 4.3% lower than costs at Western Illinois University ($10,066 vs. $10,500)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Midland University than Western Illinois University (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Midland University students is 73.1% larger than aid received Western Illinois University ($27,057 vs. $15,632)
Western Illinois University vs. MidlandU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Western Illinois University or MidlandU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MidlandU or Western Illinois University .
- The average SAT score at Western Illinois University (970) is 8 points higher than at MidlandU (962)
- Incoming Western Illinois University students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at MidlandU (21)
- Accepted freshman Western Illinois University students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.45) than students at MidlandU (3.26)
- Western Illinois University has a higher acceptance rate (75%) than MidlandU (64.9%)
Western Illinois University vs. MidlandU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Western Illinois University or MidlandU? 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 MidlandU and Western Illinois University.
- The graduation rate at Western Illinois University is higher than Midland University (53% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Western Illinois University earn on average $3,100 more per year than MidlandU graduates after ten years. ($46,000 vs. $42,900)
- Western Illinois University students graduate with a $2,296 lower median federal student loan debt than MidlandU graduates. ($24,704 vs. $27,000)
- Western Illinois University graduates are paying $24 less per month on federal student loans than MidlandU graduates. ($255 vs. $279)
- More MidlandU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Western Illinois University students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/