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EIU Northern Illinois ISU UL Lafayette Southern Illinois University LSU Indiana State SIUE University of Illinois at Springfield Southeastern Central UIC| Western Illinois University | Nicholls State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Western Illinois University | Nicholls State University | ||
| Location | Macomb, IL | Thibodaux, LA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 7,643 | 5,883 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #579 | #910 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wiu.edu | nicholls.edu | ||
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Costs |
Western Illinois University | Nicholls State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,515 | $4,922 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,515 | $6,015 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,500 | $10,602 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,213 | $12,365 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,632 | $9,310 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 100% |
Admission |
Western Illinois University | Nicholls State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,219 | 2,289 | ||
| Admitted | 6,914 | 2,253 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75% | 98.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.5% | 43.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.45 | 3.34 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | 19/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 880/1090 | 938/1130 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
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Academics |
Western Illinois University | Nicholls State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Western Illinois University | Nicholls State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,000 | $42,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,704 | $19,848 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $255 | $205 |
Diversity |
Western Illinois University | Nicholls State University | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 20% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Western Illinois University | Nicholls State University | ||
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| % In-State | 89% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 6% | ||
Campus |
Western Illinois University | Nicholls State University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Western Illinois University is larger than than Nicholls State University based on total student enrollment (7,643 students vs. 5,883 students)
Western Illinois University vs. Nicholls State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Western Illinois University or Nicholls State University?
- Western Illinois University is 93.3% more expensive to attend than Nicholls State University for in-state tuition ($9,515.00 vs. $4,922.00)
- Out of state tuition is 58.2% higher at Western Illinois University than Nicholls State University ($9,515.00 vs. $6,015.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Western Illinois University than Nicholls State University ($11,213 vs. $12,365)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Western Illinois University are 1% lower than costs at Nicholls State University ($10,500 vs. $10,602)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Nicholls State University than Western Illinois University (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Western Illinois University students is 67.9% larger than aid received Nicholls State University ($15,632 vs. $9,310)
Western Illinois University vs. Nicholls State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Western Illinois University or Nicholls State University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Nicholls State University or Western Illinois University .
- The average SAT score at Nicholls State University (1030) is 60 points higher than at Western Illinois University (970)
- Incoming Nicholls State University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Western Illinois University (21)
- Accepted freshman Western Illinois University students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.45) than students at Nicholls State University (3.34)
- Nicholls State University has a higher acceptance rate (98.4%) than Western Illinois University (75%)
Western Illinois University vs. Nicholls State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Western Illinois University or Nicholls State University? 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 Nicholls State University and Western Illinois University.
- The graduation rate at Western Illinois University is higher than Nicholls State University (53% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Western Illinois University earn on average $3,400 more per year than Nicholls State University graduates after ten years. ($46,000 vs. $42,600)
- Nicholls State University students graduate with a $4,856 lower median federal student loan debt than Western Illinois University graduates. ($19,848 vs. $24,704)
- Nicholls State University graduates are paying $50 less per month on federal student loans than Western Illinois University graduates. ($205 vs. $255)
- More Western Illinois University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Nicholls State University students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/