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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 Tech | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Western Illinois University | Missouri Tech | ||
| Location | Macomb, IL | Saint Charles, Missouri | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 7,643 | |||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #579 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | For-profit | ||
| Website | wiu.edu | motech.edu | ||
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Costs |
Western Illinois University | Missouri Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,515 | $15,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,515 | $15,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,500 | $7,150 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,213 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,632 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 0% |
Admission |
Western Illinois University | Missouri Tech | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,219 | 5 | ||
| Admitted | 6,914 | 5 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75% | 100% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.5% | 100% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.45 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 880/1090 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Recommended | ||
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Academics |
Western Illinois University | Missouri Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 0:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Western Illinois University | Missouri Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,000 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,704 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $255 | N/A |
Diversity |
Western Illinois University | Missouri Tech | ||
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| % Men | 43% | NaN | ||
| % Women | 57% | NaN | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | - | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 0% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
Western Illinois University | Missouri Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 89% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | - | ||
Campus |
Western Illinois University | Missouri Tech | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Western Illinois University is larger than than Missouri Tech based on total student enrollment (7,643 students vs. 0 students)
Western Illinois University vs. Missouri Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Western Illinois University or Missouri Tech?
- Missouri Tech is 57.6% more expensive to attend than Western Illinois University for in-state tuition ($15,000.00 vs. $9,515.00)
- Out of state tuition is 57.6% higher at Missouri Tech than Western Illinois University ($15,000.00 vs. $9,515.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Missouri Tech are 46.9% lower than costs at Western Illinois University ($7,150 vs. $10,500)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Western Illinois University than Missouri Tech (94% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Western Illinois University students is ?% larger than aid received Missouri Tech ($15,632 vs. $0)
Western Illinois University vs. Missouri Tech Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Western Illinois University or Missouri Tech? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Missouri Tech or Western Illinois University .
- Missouri Tech has a higher acceptance rate (100%) than Western Illinois University (75%)
Western Illinois University vs. Missouri Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Western Illinois University or Missouri Tech? 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 Tech and Western Illinois University.
- The graduation rate at Western Illinois University is higher than Missouri Tech (53% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/