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EIU Northern Illinois ISU Southern Illinois University Bethel University Indiana State SIUE University of Illinois at Springfield Central UIC Cleveland State Illinois| Western Illinois University | Northwestern College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Western Illinois University | Northwestern College | ||
| Location | Macomb, IL | Saint Paul, MN | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 7,643 | 3,253 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #579 | #554 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Other Protestant | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wiu.edu | nwc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Western Illinois University | Northwestern College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,515 | $34,490 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,515 | $34,490 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,500 | $10,644 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,213 | $25,704 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,632 | $20,487 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 100% |
Admission |
Western Illinois University | Northwestern College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,219 | 1,349 | ||
| Admitted | 6,914 | 1,248 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75% | 92.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.5% | 31.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.45 | 3.58 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 880/1090 | 1015/1311 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Western Illinois University | Northwestern College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Western Illinois University | Northwestern College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 64% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,000 | $41,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,704 | $22,070 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $255 | $228 |
Diversity |
Western Illinois University | Northwestern College | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Western Illinois University | Northwestern College | ||
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| % In-State | 89% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 22% | ||
Campus |
Western Illinois University | Northwestern 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 Northwestern College based on total student enrollment (7,643 students vs. 3,253 students)
Western Illinois University vs. Northwestern College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Western Illinois University or Northwestern College?
- Northwestern College is 262.5% more expensive to attend than Western Illinois University for in-state tuition ($34,490.00 vs. $9,515.00)
- Out of state tuition is 262.5% higher at Northwestern College than Western Illinois University ($34,490.00 vs. $9,515.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Western Illinois University than Northwestern College ($11,213 vs. $25,704)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Western Illinois University are 1.4% lower than costs at Northwestern College ($10,500 vs. $10,644)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northwestern College than Western Illinois University (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northwestern College students is 31.1% larger than aid received Western Illinois University ($20,487 vs. $15,632)
Western Illinois University vs. Northwestern College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Western Illinois University or Northwestern College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Northwestern College or Western Illinois University .
- The average SAT score at Northwestern College (1102) is 132 points higher than at Western Illinois University (970)
- Incoming Northwestern College students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Western Illinois University (21)
- Accepted freshman Northwestern College students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.58) than students at Western Illinois University (3.45)
- Northwestern College has a higher acceptance rate (92.5%) than Western Illinois University (75%)
Western Illinois University vs. Northwestern College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Western Illinois University or Northwestern 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 Northwestern College and Western Illinois University.
- The graduation rate at Northwestern College is higher than Western Illinois University (64% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from Western Illinois University earn on average $4,900 more per year than Northwestern College graduates after ten years. ($46,000 vs. $41,100)
- Northwestern College students graduate with a $2,634 lower median federal student loan debt than Western Illinois University graduates. ($22,070 vs. $24,704)
- Northwestern College graduates are paying $27 less per month on federal student loans than Western Illinois University graduates. ($228 vs. $255)
- More Northwestern College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Western Illinois University students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/