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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 | Missouri Baptist University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Western Illinois University | Missouri Baptist University | ||
| Location | Macomb, IL | Saint Louis, MO | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 7,643 | 5,231 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #579 | #925 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wiu.edu | mobap.edu | ||
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Costs |
Western Illinois University | Missouri Baptist University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,515 | $31,784 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,515 | $31,784 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,500 | $12,040 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,213 | $25,590 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,632 | $18,372 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 99% |
Admission |
Western Illinois University | Missouri Baptist University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,219 | 1,055 | ||
| Admitted | 6,914 | 748 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75% | 70.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.5% | 42.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.45 | 3.4 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 880/1090 | 1060/1200 | ||
| 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 | Missouri Baptist University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Western Illinois University | Missouri Baptist University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 28% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,000 | $38,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,704 | $21,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $255 | $224 |
Diversity |
Western Illinois University | Missouri Baptist University | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 12% |
Students |
Western Illinois University | Missouri Baptist University | ||
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| % In-State | 89% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 26% | ||
Campus |
Western Illinois University | Missouri Baptist 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 Missouri Baptist University based on total student enrollment (7,643 students vs. 5,231 students)
Western Illinois University vs. Missouri Baptist University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Western Illinois University or Missouri Baptist University?
- Missouri Baptist University is 234% more expensive to attend than Western Illinois University for in-state tuition ($31,784.00 vs. $9,515.00)
- Out of state tuition is 234% higher at Missouri Baptist University than Western Illinois University ($31,784.00 vs. $9,515.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Western Illinois University than Missouri Baptist University ($11,213 vs. $25,590)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Western Illinois University are 14.7% lower than costs at Missouri Baptist University ($10,500 vs. $12,040)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Missouri Baptist University than Western Illinois University (99% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Missouri Baptist University students is 17.5% larger than aid received Western Illinois University ($18,372 vs. $15,632)
Western Illinois University vs. Missouri Baptist University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Western Illinois University or Missouri Baptist University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Missouri Baptist University or Western Illinois University .
- The average SAT score at Western Illinois University (970) is 9 points higher than at Missouri Baptist University (961)
- Incoming Western Illinois University students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at Missouri Baptist University (21)
- Accepted freshman Western Illinois University students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.45) than students at Missouri Baptist University (3.4)
- Western Illinois University has a higher acceptance rate (75%) than Missouri Baptist University (70.9%)
Western Illinois University vs. Missouri Baptist University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Western Illinois University or Missouri Baptist 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 Missouri Baptist University and Western Illinois University.
- The graduation rate at Western Illinois University is higher than Missouri Baptist University (53% vs. 28%)
- Graduates from Western Illinois University earn on average $7,900 more per year than Missouri Baptist University graduates after ten years. ($46,000 vs. $38,100)
- Missouri Baptist University students graduate with a $2,954 lower median federal student loan debt than Western Illinois University graduates. ($21,750 vs. $24,704)
- Missouri Baptist University graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than Western Illinois University graduates. ($224 vs. $255)
- More Western Illinois University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Missouri Baptist University 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/