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EIU Northern Illinois ISU Southern Illinois University Alverno College Indiana State SIUE University of Illinois at Springfield Central UIC Cleveland State Illinois| Western Illinois University | Mount Mary College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Western Illinois University | Mount Mary College | ||
| Location | Macomb, IL | Milwaukee, WI | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 7,643 | 1,198 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #579 | #685 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wiu.edu | mtmary.edu | ||
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Costs |
Western Illinois University | Mount Mary College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,515 | $32,700 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,515 | $32,700 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,500 | $9,830 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,213 | $22,897 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,632 | $23,897 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 100% |
Admission |
Western Illinois University | Mount Mary College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,219 | 1,339 | ||
| Admitted | 6,914 | 930 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75% | 69.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.5% | 16.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.45 | 3.13 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | 16/21 | ||
| SAT Range | 880/1090 | 866/1123 | ||
| 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 | Mount Mary College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Western Illinois University | Mount Mary College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,000 | $41,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,704 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $255 | $279 |
Diversity |
Western Illinois University | Mount Mary College | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 96% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 49% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 20% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Western Illinois University | Mount Mary College | ||
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| % In-State | 89% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Western Illinois University | Mount Mary College | ||
| 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 Mount Mary College based on total student enrollment (7,643 students vs. 1,198 students)
Western Illinois University vs. Mount Mary College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Western Illinois University or Mount Mary College?
- Mount Mary College is 243.7% more expensive to attend than Western Illinois University for in-state tuition ($32,700.00 vs. $9,515.00)
- Out of state tuition is 243.7% higher at Mount Mary College than Western Illinois University ($32,700.00 vs. $9,515.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Western Illinois University than Mount Mary College ($11,213 vs. $22,897)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mount Mary College are 6.8% lower than costs at Western Illinois University ($9,830 vs. $10,500)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mount Mary College than Western Illinois University (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mount Mary College students is 52.9% larger than aid received Western Illinois University ($23,897 vs. $15,632)
Western Illinois University vs. Mount Mary College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Western Illinois University or Mount Mary College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Mount Mary College or Western Illinois University .
- The average SAT score at Western Illinois University (970) is 68 points higher than at Mount Mary College (902)
- Incoming Western Illinois University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Mount Mary College (19)
- Accepted freshman Western Illinois University students have a 0.32 point higher average high school GPA (3.45) than students at Mount Mary College (3.13)
- Western Illinois University has a higher acceptance rate (75%) than Mount Mary College (69.5%)
Western Illinois University vs. Mount Mary College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Western Illinois University or Mount Mary 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 Mount Mary College and Western Illinois University.
- The graduation rate at Western Illinois University is higher than Mount Mary College (53% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from Western Illinois University earn on average $4,300 more per year than Mount Mary College graduates after ten years. ($46,000 vs. $41,700)
- Western Illinois University students graduate with a $2,296 lower median federal student loan debt than Mount Mary College graduates. ($24,704 vs. $27,000)
- Western Illinois University graduates are paying $24 less per month on federal student loans than Mount Mary College graduates. ($255 vs. $279)
- More Western Illinois University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mount Mary College students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/