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EIU Northern Illinois ISU Southern Illinois University Indiana State SIUE Missouri State University-Springfield University of Illinois at Springfield Central MWSU UIC Cleveland State| Western Illinois University | Missouri Southern State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Western Illinois University | Missouri Southern | ||
| Location | Macomb, IL | Joplin, MO | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 7,643 | 4,144 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #579 | #911 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wiu.edu | mssu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Western Illinois University | Missouri Southern | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,515 | $8,026 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,515 | $16,052 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,500 | $7,624 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,213 | $10,061 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,632 | $8,016 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 100% |
Admission |
Western Illinois University | Missouri Southern | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,219 | 1,937 | ||
| Admitted | 6,914 | 1,927 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75% | 99.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.5% | 31.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.45 | 3.5 | ||
| 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 | 960/1220 | ||
| 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 Southern | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Western Illinois University | Missouri Southern | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 33% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,000 | $36,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,704 | $20,831 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $255 | $215 |
Diversity |
Western Illinois University | Missouri Southern | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
Western Illinois University | Missouri Southern | ||
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| % In-State | 89% | 70% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 28% | ||
Campus |
Western Illinois University | Missouri Southern | ||
| 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 Missouri Southern based on total student enrollment (7,643 students vs. 4,144 students)
Western Illinois University vs. Missouri Southern Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Western Illinois University or Missouri Southern?
- Western Illinois University is 18.6% more expensive to attend than Missouri Southern for in-state tuition ($9,515.00 vs. $8,026.00)
- Out of state tuition is 68.7% higher at Missouri Southern than Western Illinois University ($16,052.00 vs. $9,515.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Missouri Southern State University than Western Illinois University ($10,061 vs. $11,213)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Missouri Southern State University are 37.7% lower than costs at Western Illinois University ($7,624 vs. $10,500)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Missouri Southern State University than Western Illinois University (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Western Illinois University students is 95% larger than aid received Missouri Southern State University ($15,632 vs. $8,016)
Western Illinois University vs. Missouri Southern Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Western Illinois University or Missouri Southern? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Missouri Southern or Western Illinois University .
- The average SAT score at Missouri Southern State University (1030) is 60 points higher than at Western Illinois University (970)
- Incoming Missouri Southern students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Western Illinois University (21)
- Accepted freshman Missouri Southern students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Western Illinois University (3.45)
- Missouri Southern has a higher acceptance rate (99.5%) than Western Illinois University (75%)
Western Illinois University vs. Missouri Southern Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Western Illinois University or Missouri Southern? 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 Southern and Western Illinois University.
- The graduation rate at Western Illinois University is higher than Missouri Southern State University (53% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Western Illinois University earn on average $9,400 more per year than Missouri Southern graduates after ten years. ($46,000 vs. $36,600)
- Missouri Southern State University students graduate with a $3,873 lower median federal student loan debt than Western Illinois University graduates. ($20,831 vs. $24,704)
- Missouri Southern graduates are paying $40 less per month on federal student loans than Western Illinois University graduates. ($215 vs. $255)
- More Western Illinois University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Missouri Southern students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/