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EIU Northern Illinois ISU Southern Illinois University LHU Indiana State SIUE University of Illinois at Springfield Central UIC Cleveland State Illinois| Western Illinois University | Mississippi University for Women | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Western Illinois University | MUW | ||
| Location | Macomb, IL | Columbus, MS | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 7,643 | 2,339 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #579 | #841 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wiu.edu | muw.edu | ||
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Costs |
Western Illinois University | MUW | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,515 | $7,766 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,515 | $7,766 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,500 | $8,212 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,213 | $12,691 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,632 | $9,887 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 97% |
Admission |
Western Illinois University | MUW | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,219 | 450 | ||
| Admitted | 6,914 | 446 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75% | 99.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.5% | 28% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.45 | 3.49 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 880/1090 | 850/1180 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
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Academics |
Western Illinois University | MUW | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Western Illinois University | MUW | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,000 | $37,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,704 | $15,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $255 | $155 |
Diversity |
Western Illinois University | MUW | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 22% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 78% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 37% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
Western Illinois University | MUW | ||
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| % In-State | 89% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 26% | ||
Campus |
Western Illinois University | MUW | ||
| 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 MUW based on total student enrollment (7,643 students vs. 2,339 students)
Western Illinois University vs. MUW Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Western Illinois University or MUW?
- Western Illinois University is 22.5% more expensive to attend than MUW for in-state tuition ($9,515.00 vs. $7,766.00)
- Out of state tuition is 22.5% higher at Western Illinois University than Mississippi University for Women ($9,515.00 vs. $7,766.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Western Illinois University than MUW ($11,213 vs. $12,691)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mississippi University for Women are 27.9% lower than costs at Western Illinois University ($8,212 vs. $10,500)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mississippi University for Women than Western Illinois University (97% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Western Illinois University students is 58.1% larger than aid received Mississippi University for Women ($15,632 vs. $9,887)
Western Illinois University vs. MUW Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Western Illinois University or MUW? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MUW or Western Illinois University .
- The average SAT score at Mississippi University for Women (1012) is 42 points higher than at Western Illinois University (970)
- Incoming Western Illinois University students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at MUW (21)
- Accepted freshman MUW students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.49) than students at Western Illinois University (3.45)
- MUW has a higher acceptance rate (99.1%) than Western Illinois University (75%)
Western Illinois University vs. MUW Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Western Illinois University or MUW? 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 MUW and Western Illinois University.
- The graduation rate at Western Illinois University is higher than Mississippi University for Women (53% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from Western Illinois University earn on average $8,200 more per year than MUW graduates after ten years. ($46,000 vs. $37,800)
- Mississippi University for Women students graduate with a $9,704 lower median federal student loan debt than Western Illinois University graduates. ($15,000 vs. $24,704)
- MUW graduates are paying $100 less per month on federal student loans than Western Illinois University graduates. ($155 vs. $255)
- More Western Illinois University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MUW students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/