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UNM UTEP EIU Northern Illinois ISU Southern Illinois University Indiana State SIUE University of Illinois at Springfield Central Arizona Christian University UIC| Western Illinois University | New Mexico State University Main Campus | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Western Illinois University | NMSU | ||
| Location | Macomb, IL | Las Cruces, NM | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 7,643 | 14,268 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #579 | #811 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wiu.edu | nmsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Western Illinois University | NMSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,515 | $6,283 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,515 | $23,407 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,500 | $11,252 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,213 | $10,407 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,632 | $13,168 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 95% |
Admission |
Western Illinois University | NMSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,219 | 15,860 | ||
| Admitted | 6,914 | 12,378 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75% | 78% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.5% | 18.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.45 | 3.55 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | 17/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 880/1090 | 900/1140 | ||
| 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 | NMSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Western Illinois University | NMSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,000 | $39,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 44% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,704 | $17,118 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $255 | $176 |
Diversity |
Western Illinois University | NMSU | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 30% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 55% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
Western Illinois University | NMSU | ||
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| % In-State | 89% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 25% | ||
Campus |
Western Illinois University | NMSU | ||
| 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
- New Mexico State University Main Campus is larger than than Western Illinois University based on total student enrollment (14,268 students vs. 7,643 students)
Western Illinois University vs. NMSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Western Illinois University or NMSU?
- Western Illinois University is 51.4% more expensive to attend than NMSU for in-state tuition ($9,515.00 vs. $6,283.00)
- Out of state tuition is 146% higher at NMSU than Western Illinois University ($23,407.00 vs. $9,515.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at New Mexico State University Main Campus than Western Illinois University ($10,407 vs. $11,213)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Western Illinois University are 7.2% lower than costs at New Mexico State University Main Campus ($10,500 vs. $11,252)
- More students receive financial grant aid at New Mexico State University Main Campus than Western Illinois University (95% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Western Illinois University students is 18.7% larger than aid received New Mexico State University Main Campus ($15,632 vs. $13,168)
Western Illinois University vs. NMSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Western Illinois University or NMSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between NMSU or Western Illinois University .
- The average SAT score at New Mexico State University Main Campus (983) is 13 points higher than at Western Illinois University (970)
- Incoming Western Illinois University students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at NMSU (21)
- Accepted freshman NMSU students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.55) than students at Western Illinois University (3.45)
- NMSU has a higher acceptance rate (78%) than Western Illinois University (75%)
Western Illinois University vs. NMSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Western Illinois University or NMSU? 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 NMSU and Western Illinois University.
- The graduation rate at Western Illinois University is higher than New Mexico State University Main Campus (53% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from Western Illinois University earn on average $6,600 more per year than NMSU graduates after ten years. ($46,000 vs. $39,400)
- New Mexico State University Main Campus students graduate with a $7,586 lower median federal student loan debt than Western Illinois University graduates. ($17,118 vs. $24,704)
- NMSU graduates are paying $79 less per month on federal student loans than Western Illinois University graduates. ($176 vs. $255)
- More Western Illinois University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NMSU students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 44%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/