Add a college to compare up to four schools
Frequently compared to these colleges. Click a college to add to the comparison.
EIU Northern Illinois ISU Southern Illinois University Indiana State SIUE University of Illinois at Springfield Central Briar Cliff University UIC Cleveland State Illinois| Western Illinois University | Morningside College | College 3 | College 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
||||
| Remove | Remove | +Add | +Add | |
Overview |
Western Illinois University | Morningside College | ||
| Location | Macomb, IL | Sioux City, IA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 7,643 | 2,249 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #579 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wiu.edu | morningside.edu | ||
| Team Colors |
Costs |
Western Illinois University | Morningside College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,515 | $35,100 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,515 | $35,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,500 | $10,720 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,213 | $23,947 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,632 | $25,011 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 100% |
Admission |
Western Illinois University | Morningside College | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,219 | 3,222 | ||
| Admitted | 6,914 | 2,275 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75% | 70.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.5% | 15.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.45 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 880/1090 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline |
Academics |
Western Illinois University | Morningside College | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
| Popular Majors |
|
|
||
Outcomes |
Western Illinois University | Morningside College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,000 | $45,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,704 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $255 | $279 |
Diversity |
Western Illinois University | Morningside College | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % Men | 43% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 4% |
Students |
Western Illinois University | Morningside College | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % In-State | 89% | 47% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 47% | ||
Campus |
Western Illinois University | Morningside College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Western Illinois University is larger than than Morningside College based on total student enrollment (7,643 students vs. 2,249 students)
Western Illinois University vs. Morningside College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Western Illinois University or Morningside College?
- Morningside College is 268.9% more expensive to attend than Western Illinois University for in-state tuition ($35,100.00 vs. $9,515.00)
- Out of state tuition is 268.9% higher at Morningside College than Western Illinois University ($35,100.00 vs. $9,515.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Western Illinois University than Morningside College ($11,213 vs. $23,947)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Western Illinois University are 2.1% lower than costs at Morningside College ($10,500 vs. $10,720)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Morningside College than Western Illinois University (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Morningside College students is 60% larger than aid received Western Illinois University ($25,011 vs. $15,632)
Western Illinois University vs. Morningside College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Western Illinois University or Morningside College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Morningside College or Western Illinois University .
- The average SAT score at Morningside College (1070) is 100 points higher than at Western Illinois University (970)
- Incoming Morningside College students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Western Illinois University (21)
- Accepted freshman Western Illinois University students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.45) than students at Morningside College (3.42)
- Western Illinois University has a higher acceptance rate (75%) than Morningside College (70.6%)
Western Illinois University vs. Morningside College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Western Illinois University or Morningside College? 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 Morningside College and Western Illinois University.
- The graduation rate at Morningside College is higher than Western Illinois University (57% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from Western Illinois University earn on average $700 more per year than Morningside College graduates after ten years. ($46,000 vs. $45,300)
- Western Illinois University students graduate with a $2,296 lower median federal student loan debt than Morningside College graduates. ($24,704 vs. $27,000)
- Western Illinois University graduates are paying $24 less per month on federal student loans than Morningside College graduates. ($255 vs. $279)
- More Morningside College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Western Illinois University students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/